In the late 19th century, the Russian Empire was home to the largest Jewish population, but violent pogroms led to massive emigration to escape persecution.

The Jewish Parent Academy (JPA) is an organization that aims to empower Russian-speaking Jews in the U.S. to embrace their unique identity and become leaders in their communities.

Russian-speaking Jews (RSJs) in America have struggled to reconcile their Jewish identity with that of their American-born peers.