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Roads Taken

hasia diner things do nycNearly one third of the world’s Jewish population immigrated to new lands between the late 1700s and the 1920s. Whether leaving Europe, North Africa or the Ottoman Empire, and arriving in the United States, Great Britain, South Africa or Latin America, what bound them together was their experience as peddlers. NYU historian Hasia Diner relays their story, and Nancy Foner, CUNY Graduate Center sociologist, explores connections to immigration today.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Roads Taken: The Great Jewish Migrations to the New World and the Peddlers Who Forged the Way will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.











When: Wed., Mar. 4, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free
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hasia diner things do nycNearly one third of the world’s Jewish population immigrated to new lands between the late 1700s and the 1920s. Whether leaving Europe, North Africa or the Ottoman Empire, and arriving in the United States, Great Britain, South Africa or Latin America, what bound them together was their experience as peddlers. NYU historian Hasia Diner relays their story, and Nancy Foner, CUNY Graduate Center sociologist, explores connections to immigration today.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Roads Taken: The Great Jewish Migrations to the New World and the Peddlers Who Forged the Way will be available for purchase with a 15% discount. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.

Buy tickets/get more info now