Chicago’s Jewish West Side
Chicago’s Jewish West Side by Irving Cutler, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on October 21, 2009, is an illustrated exploration of the vibrant Jewish community in the greater Lawndale area of Chicago. This edition, comprising 130 pages, delves into a significant period when nearly 40 percent of the city’s Jewish population resided there, highlighting over 70 synagogues and various Jewish organizations and institutions that played a crucial role in community life.
Readers will find a rich narrative that recounts the history and cultural significance of this neighborhood, featuring notable residents such as Benny Goodman and Golda Meir. The book presents a collection of images from the author’s extensive archive, capturing the essence of Jewish life on the West Side. It serves as a poignant reminder of the community’s legacy, appealing to both those who lived in the area and those interested in the broader history of Jewish life in the Midwest.
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For nearly half a century, the greater Lawndale area was the vibrant, spirited center of Jewish life in Chicago. It contained almost 40 percent of the city’s entire Jewish population with over 70 synagogues and numerous active Jewish organizations and institutions, such as the Jewish People’s Institute, the Hebrew Theological College, and Mount Sinai Hospital. Its residents included “King of Swing” Benny Goodman, Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, journalists Irv Kupcinet and Meyer Levin, federal judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, civil rights attorney Elmer Gertz, Eli’s Cheesecake founder Eli Shulman, and comedian Shelley Berman. Many of the selected images come from the author’s extensive collection. This book will bring back memories for those who lived there and retell the story of Jewish life on the West Side for those who did not. No matter where the scattered Jews of Chicago live now, many can trace their roots to this “Jerusalem of Chicago.”
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