This book describes the assimilation and acculturation of a small minority who immigrated to the United States in the nineteenth century and again in the twentieth century. Gerhard Falk focuses on refugees who fled from Nazi tyranny in the 1930s, immigrated to America, and succeeded despite immense obstacles. This book includes a review of the most prominent academics that made major contributions to science, medicine, art, and literature in America. The German Jews in America demonstrates that America is still the land of opportunity for everyone who makes an effort, no matter what their religion, ethnicity, or race. In addition, this book is a key to understanding immigration and the role of community in providing the support needed in becoming an American.

By Gerhard Falk

Acknowledgments
Preface
Chapter 1 - Prologue
Chapter 2 - The Germans Re-Invent Judaism
Chapter 3 - The Persecution of the German Jews, 1933-1941
Chapter 4 - The Refugees Come to America
Chapter 5 - Scientists, Professors and Academics
Chapter 6 - From Immigrant to Marginal Man
Chapter 7 - Assimilation, Acculturation and the Immigrant
Bibliography
Index