The Jewish Americans

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Documentary·2008·1 Seasons

Explores 350 years of Jewish American history, beginning with the first Jews who arrive in the 17th century, who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. (Yad Vashem)

Starring: Liev Schreiber,Carl Reiner,Mandy Patinkin,Sherry Lansing

Episodes

Miniseries
They Came to Stay / A World of Their Own

S01 | E01

They Came to Stay / A World of Their Own

2008-01-09

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

S01 | E02

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

2008-01-16

Home

S01 | E03

Home

2008-01-23

Cast

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Self - Narrator (voice)

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Self

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin

Self

Sherry Lansing

Sherry Lansing

Self

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Self

Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan

Self

Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar

Self

Tony Kushner

Tony Kushner

Self

Fyvush Finkel

Fyvush Finkel

Self

Details

First Aired
2008-01-09
Last Aired
2008-01-23
Status
Ended
Network
PBS
Production
David Grubin Productions, JTN Productions
Creator
David Grubin