The Jewish American: Conquering Adversity

, and decency are all attributes of America. The idea of happiness, and the opportunity for success is what made America such a safe haven for the Jewish people in their time of need. America gave the Jewish people a chance to succeed, and most importantly, to live life happily. It was the large extent of sheer formlessness in American society to live side by side (people of different cultures) (Sklare 77). By providing steady jobs, the possibility of advancement, and a place free of religious ridicule; America fulfilled the dreams of many Jewish families.
             Inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty, this poem can illustrate how Jewish Immigrants were viewed by Americans.
             Give me your tired, your poor,
             Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
             The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
             Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me...
             I lift my lamp beside the golden door!
             Emma shows how the Jewish has been seen: tired, hudd
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