Abraham Cahan

Co-founder and editor of the Yiddish daily Foverts, Abraham Cahan was perhaps the greatest Jewish newspaperman of his age. In this episode, Professor Wisse will discuss how he became a pivotal figure in bridging the gap between Eastern European Jewish immigrants and American society. She also discusses the ways in which Cahan's work influenced later generations of Jewish intellectuals, and assesses his lasting impact on American Jewish culture.