City of Promises Enrique Quevedo From the Moorish Science Temple

From the Moorish Science Temple to the Peace Mission Movement of Father Divine to the Commandment Keepers sect of Black Judaism

A veces le encantaría vivir grandes aventuras y visitar lugares lejanos

This edition has been updated by the author to reflect new trends in urban forestry

During World War II

Sara Martucci draws on four decades of residents’ memories and experiences

City of Promises Enrique Quevedo From the Moorish Science TempleWinner of the 2012 National Jewish Book Award, presented by the National Jewish Book Council New York Jews, so visible and integral to the culture, economy and politics of Americas greatest city, has eluded the grasp of historians for decades. Surprisingly, no comprehensive history of New York Jews has ever been written. City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York, a three volume set of original research, pioneers a path breaking