#OnThisDay in 1892, the Ellis Island Immigration Station opened its doors. For millions of immigrants, and for many Jewish families, this was a place of both hope and uncertainty, and a pivotal point in their journey to build a new life. Explore this defining chapter of the American Jewish experience. Plan your visit to The Weitzman today: theweitzman.org 🎟️ #TheWeitzman #EllisIsland #AmericanJewishHistory #ImmigrationHistory | National Museum of American Jewish History

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Many Jewish families changed their last names when they came to America; but, contrary to popular belief, your family’s name did not change at Ellis Island. There are myriad reasons why your family’s name did change: errors in transliteration, a desire to simplify spelling, or even to assimilate and better one’s economic prospects during a more overtly antisemitic time. However, genealogists, like Caitlin, know that passenger lists were written at the port of departure, and until 1924 visas were

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Strange foods on Ellis Island; bananas and ice cream. | Tasting History