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This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Apr

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for funding nearly 5,000 schools for rural Black communities during the Jim Crow era.

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Why Did a Jewish Businessman Fund Segregated Black Schools? | Unpacked

Unpacked · 4 Dec 2024

Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman known for his success with Sears, Roebuck & Co, significantly contributed to the education of Black children in the segregated American South.

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This would be the only national park telling the story of a Jewish American

Mark I. Pinsky in Forward · 17 Oct 2022

Efforts are underway to establish the Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, highlighting the significant contributions of Julius Rosenwald, a German Jewish immigrant's son and philanthropist, who funded over 5,000 schools for Black communities in the rural American South during the Jim Crow era.

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JULIUS ROSENWALD

Jewish Lives · 29 Jul 2021

In this Jewish Lives Podcast episode, the life and impact of Julius Rosenwald, a retail magnate and philanthropist, is explored.

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Was Julius Rosenwald Our Greatest Philanthropist?

Forward · 14 Aug 2015

Aviva Kempner's documentary "Rosenwald" celebrates the philanthropic legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman who profoundly impacted African American education in the South by building over 5,300 schools.