The Jews of Vicksburg Mississippi

The Presence Of Jews In Vicksburg Mississippi Can Be Traced Back To The Beginning Of The Nineteenth Century. Despite This Historic Fact As Of Today The History Of The Jews In Vicksburg Mississippi Has Remained Largely Undocumented. The Book The Jews Of Vicksburg Mississippi Is A Concise Presentation Of The Life Of The Jewish Community Of This Historic Town. Much Of The Information Presented In This Book Has Been Newly Discovered In Local And National Archives. After Framing The Geographical And Historic Context In Which This Community Lived The Rest Of The Book Presents Various Topics Related To The Jewish Life Of The Congregation Including: The Bnai Brith Club Confirmation Sisterhood Veterans Cemeteries Etc. The Information In Each Chapter Is Presented Chronologically.