Brad Kolodny is the author of “The Jews of Long Island 1705-1918,” published by SUNY Press.
Brad Kolodny
By Brad Kolodny
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News A Long Island synagogue’s renovations uncover a massive work of art
At the High Holidays, many Merrick Jewish Centre congregants will get a first look at a forgotten treasure
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News In 1899, Major League’s first Jewish pitcher left field after one game to become lawyer
You’ve heard of Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg, maybe even Ron Blomberg, Shawn Green and Alex Bregman. All have achieved success at the great American pastime as a handful of about 175 Jewish men to have played at the major league level. Enthusiasts of 19th century baseball may be familiar with Lipman Pike, the first…
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News These three Black churches on Long Island have something in common — they all used to be synagogues
Walk by Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Harlem and you’ll notice something interesting. A Star of David can be seen atop each of the four fluted Ionic columns at the main entrance, leaving a subtle trace that it was once used a synagogue. It’s a familiar story often told in cities both large and small…
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