02:00pm - 04:00pm  Long Island's Jewish History

Speaker: Rhoda Miller Publication of Jewish Community of Long Island, the story of Long Island’s Jewish heritage, has brought earlier histories of Long Island's Jewry into a new perspective through a photographic journey. Jewish life on Long Island reflects the transition from an agricultural region to the suburban dream. The research reflects the roles of peddlers, local businesses, synagogues, social organization, individuals and families.  Social history is an important part of genealogical research and much of this book was researched and written from a genealogical perspective. The written text takes the reader through the historical changes on Long Island through use ...