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    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City
    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City
    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City

    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City

    $19.95

    This photograph captures a moment from the Jewish New Year celebration, Rosh ha-Shanah, in New York City in 1907. It features an individual in prayer, draped in a traditional shawl while holding a Bible, highlighting the deeply spiritual aspects of the celebration. This image is significant as it reflects the patterns of Jewish communal and religious life during a time when many Jewish immigrants were settling in the United States. At the turn of the century, New York was becoming a vital hub for Jewish culture and spirituality, influenced by the wave of immigration from Eastern Europe.

    The presence of both children and adults in this scene indicates how Rosh ha-Shanah served as a communal event, reinforcing family values and cultural identity within the Jewish community of New York. Observances like these were crucial in maintaining traditions and rituals amidst the challenges of acclimating to life in a new country. The photograph not only documents the religious practices of the time but also offers insight into the social dynamics of Jewish life in urban America, emphasizing how faith and community intertwined during a period of profound change.

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    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City

    1907 Rosh Hashanah Celebration in New York City

    8" x 10"
    $19.95
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