"…The Jews of Long Island represents a thorough documentation of a set of local communities, and provides a valuable compilation of material for those interested in delving further into an examination of Long Island's rich Jewish past." — H-Net Reviews (H-Judaic)"Brad Kolodny's extensive work is a scrupulous masterpiece about the early years of Jews in Long Island. It gives a new life, background and understanding to how people, who are no longer among the living, used to be connected to each other … His deep research and understanding bring an important treasure to the Jewish world." — AJL News and Reviews"At its core, the book is a work of investigative journalism that gives new life to people long gone." — Dan's Papers"A well-illustrated and painstakingly researched chronicle that teaches us more than we have ever known about the early Jews of Long Island." — Jonathan D. Sarna, University Professor and Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University"Brad Kolodny exhibits his thorough research and engaging narrative in detailing the origins of our Jewish community. His knowledge and dedication showcased in this book is a gift for Jews everywhere." — Rabbi Joel Levenson, President, Long Island Board of Rabbis"Kolodny's blend of narrative and visual portraits illuminate a third center of New York Jewish culture, religion, and commerce that bloomed in the late nineteenth century alongside oft-spotlighted Manhattan's Harlem and Lower East Side." — Shira D. Epstein, Dean, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education and Assistant Professor, Jewish Theological Seminary
