Cover Story
LAND
merica has been a land of opportu-
Jewish immigrant
experiences
lead from hardship
to fulfillment
as Detroiters find
their dream
in America.
nity for so many immigrants from
around the world. They come here
to flee persecution, to enjoy reli-
gious freedom, to pursue the
American Dream. At various historic times
when the world seemed turned against them,
Jews have been drawn to our shores for all
three reasons and found a haven. As we cele-
brate American independence on July 4, we
take a look at a few local immigrants,
now citizens, who found their Jewish
American Dream here in the United States.
— Keri Guten Cohen, story development editor
7/ 5
2002
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