COVID-19: Toward a Meaningful Snapshot of the American Jewish Community in 2020

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COVID-19: Toward a Meaningful Snapshot of the American Jewish Community in 2020

Description

Collecting the stories of 36 individuals to comprise a representational picture of Jewish experiences in the Covid-19 pandemic. Interest in individuals whose personal and professional experiences shaped the pandemic's impact. It identifies priorities for diversity in race, generation, sexual orientation, gender identity, professional role, institutions, ability and disability, geography, and denominations. Commitment and capturing idiosyncratic or counter-cultural perspectives that can speak to experiences outside the mainstream of the Jewish community.

has originating institution

Type

Digital Collection

categorical focus

A collection focused on Jewish materials and experiences

collection URL

collecting URL

populated place name

New York

state/territory name

New York

country name

United States of America

geographical focus

Northeast
Midwest
South
West

material focus

oral histories