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History of the Jews in the United States

The history of Jews in the United States is a long one filled with many ups and downs. Jews have lived in North America since the late 1600s. They were some of the first people to come to what is now the United States to escape persecution and religious discrimination in Europe. Jews built strong communities and played important roles in the growth and development of the United States.

There were many accomplishments by Jews in areas like government, business, education, the arts, and science. Over time, Jews made a place for themselves in the United States and prospered. Unfortunately, there were also periods of anti-Semitism (when people are unhappy and discriminatory against Jewish people) throughout American history. In recent times, Jews in the United States still make important contributions to society and are respected members of the American community.