New World Jews

Interesting video. Coincidentally, my mother's family from Moldova also settled in Providence. I had no idea Rhode Island had such history as a tribal way station. The fascinating story of Chaim Solomon is also new to me.

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And since we are on the topic my wife found this and sent it to me: 

Yiddisher Black cantors from 100 years ago rediscovered thanks to rare recording. Discographer Henry Sapoznik tracks down record by international Yiddish-language performer Thomas LaRue, and slips into a rabbit hole of Black Jewish history.