Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative

10/04/2026

Starting in the 1660s, this timeline blends NYC’s historic milestones with the rich, multifaceted history of Brooklyn’s Jewish community — from religious and civic life to culture, politics, philanthropy, sports, and education.

Timeline: 1600-Present The timeline begins in the 1660s, and is anchored by foundational historic dates that represent the history of New York City and its place in the larger history of the world. Beyond this basic framework, we populated the chronology with an emphasis on Brooklyn Jewish history,....

09/25/2026

Happy Suckkot!

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09/21/2026

Sukkots in Brooklyn

09/03/2026

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06/29/2026

Brooks was born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn, New York, on June 28, 1926. After serving in the Army during World War II and performing in the Borscht Belt, Sid Caesar hired him as a writer. On his “Show of Shows,” Brooks met Carl Reiner, who’d remain a lifelong friend and with whom he created the “2000 Year Old Man” sketches.
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06/29/2026

Mel Brooks, Jewish, Brooklyn born has reached an amazinng milestone. Happy 100th Birthday!

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06/27/2026

Let us all say goodbye and thank you to the "Music Titan" Clive Jay Davis. Brooklyn, Jewish born Davis gave us the most diverse and outstanding musicians for decades; artist include Aretha Franklin; Barry Manilow; Billy Joel; Carlos Santana; Chicago; Earth, Wind and Fire; Aerosmith; Bruce Springsteen; and Whitney Houston.

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01/14/2026

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Sephardim in Colonial America

Sephardic Jews are the descendants of Iberian Jews who left Spain beginning in 1492. Fleeing persecution, many sought refuge in more tolerant regions and eventually made their way to the Americas. Settling in New Amsterdam (later New York) and Rhode Island, they formed the first American Jewish comm...

12/05/2025

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