WETA Extras
The Early Jewish Community
Special | 2m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
WETA looks at the challenges that Jewish Americans faced during the 19th century.
By the 19th century, a significant number of Jews were immigrating to and living in the United States. Thousands of patriotic Jewish citizens fought in the Union Army. So, why, in the midst of the Civil War, did the government try to expel them from three states? And, how did Washington D.C.'s first synagogue help heal the scars of this discrimination?
Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback
WETA Extras is a local public television program presented by WETA
WETA Extras
The Early Jewish Community
Special | 2m 18sVideo has Closed Captions
By the 19th century, a significant number of Jews were immigrating to and living in the United States. Thousands of patriotic Jewish citizens fought in the Union Army. So, why, in the midst of the Civil War, did the government try to expel them from three states? And, how did Washington D.C.'s first synagogue help heal the scars of this discrimination?
Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch WETA Extras
WETA Extras is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Support for PBS provided by:
WETA Extras is a local public television program presented by WETA