Between the 1880s and 1920s, Yiddish-language newspapers rose from obscurity to become successful institutions integral to American Jewish life. During this period, Yiddish-speaking immigrants came to view newspapers as indispensable parts of their daily lives. For many Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, acclimating to America became inextricably intertwined with becoming a devoted reader of the Yiddish periodical press, as the newspapers and their staffs became a fusion of friends, religious and political authorities, tour guides, matchmakers, and social welfare agencies. 
This hybrid event will take place in the Jewish Studies Center, Arnold Hall (Room 100) and via Zoom.  
Brunch will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. 
Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the event.