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)

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Liev Schreiber

Self - Narrator (voice)

Carl Reiner

Self

Mandy Patinkin

Self

Sherry Lansing

Self

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Self

Betty Friedan

Self

Sid Caesar

Self

Tony Kushner

Self

Fyvush Finkel

Self