This meticulously researched book isn't just about genealogy—it’s a powerful look at how race, religion, and class were navigated in the 18th and 19th centuries. It challenges everything we think we know about early American Jewish history.
Focuses on the extraordinary true story of a multiracial Jewish family. Once We Were Slaves
The phrase "" ( Avadim Hayinu ) is a cornerstone of the Jewish Passover Seder and is also the title of a celebrated historical monograph by Laura Arnold Leibman . Depending on your audience, here are three draft options: Option 1: Book Review/Spotlight Once We Were Slaves