In the late 19th century, Baron Maurice de Hirsch helped resettle Jews from the Pale of Settlement in the Russian Empire in agricultural communities across southern New Jersey. Supported by Hirsch and other philanthropic organization, these colonies represented ambitious efforts to build self-sustaining agrarian lives for immigrants escaping tsarist persecution.

Explore the lasting legacy of these settlements through a visit to the Sam Azeez Museum and beautifully preserved synagogue in Woodbine, along with nearby communities such as a Carmel and Alliance. Together, these sites offer a compelling window into an important and often overlooked chapter of American Jewish history.

Includes Lunch

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