This history of Detroits enduring Jewish population tells the story of the community from its beginning: the first Jewish immigrants the robust growth during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and the migration to the suburbs in modern times. Here are Detroits Jewish neighborhoods schools synagogues charitable institutions and successful businesses. But most important are the peoplethe families and relationships the famous and not-so-famousthat define the community and allow Detroits Jewish population to thrive into the present day. Includes 400 photos many not available elsewhere.