From a small boat load of Brazilian Jews into New Amsterdam, to a mere 2000 at the time of the Declaration of Independence as a beginning, the Jews immigrated by the millions and have since participated in and effected American life. Today, particularly because of those who perished in the Holocaust, Jewish genealogists are documenting their heritage and family life.
This book is quite interesting a read for anyone, Jewish or not, interested in American History. And as most genealogist know, reading around the history is likely to give you clues when you are researching, especially when it comes to following patterns of migration.
Jews of the United States
1654-2000
by Hasia R. Diner
University of California Press
