The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County presents
The Golden Medinah: The 19th and 20th Century Monmouth County, New Jersey
Eastern European Jewry Immigration presented by Jessica Solomon on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 @ 7:00 PM. This is an in-person and Zoom program with free admission.
For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Museum at 732-252-6990 or visit our website at http://www.jhmomc.org.
The largest wave of immigration to America was that of Eastern European Jews, who were escaping political, economic, and religious strife they faced in the 19th and 20th centuries. This presentation tells the story of their journey to America, known as the “Land of the Shining Oportunities,” and accomplishments made by the immigrants and families who settled in Monmouth County, and more.
Jessica Solomon is the Executive Director at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. She holds a BA in History and International Studies from Rowan University and MA in History from Monmouth University. Jessica has also received a Certification of Nonprofit Management from Brookdale Community College. Jessica was awarded the History Department Chair’s List Award recognizing outstanding history students for their classroom performance and impact on historical research. Her research is also published in the Armstrong Journal of History and Portmanteau: Slippery Rock’s Gender Studies Journal.