Pioneer Jews

The definitive chronicle of the lives, experiences and contributions of the Jewish men and women who helped shape the American frontier. What reviewers have said about Pioneer Jews:  "From their storehouse of information...the Rochlins have produced an 'illustrated social history' packed with information and anecdotes likely to surprise most readers." --"New York Times Book Review".  "American Jewish history in a fresh, Far Western light--unpreoccupied by traditional themes...and closer in outlook to other expressions of ethnic frontier pride: the surprise is that it's a legitimate approach... Something of an accolade, yes--but also something more: a strong suggestion that these were 'different Jews...with an exuberance that is still discernible.' "--"Kirkus Reviews (starred)" "Built on some twenty years research, the Rochlins' book is riveting, at once a dramatic story and mind-broadening journey into the past."--"Publishers Weekly" "A fascinating panorama of Jewish life in the Far We