The Jewish Community of West Philadelphia

by Allen Meyers

Book Overview

The Jewish Community of West Philadelphia portrays Jewish life throughout West Philadelphia in the mid-twentieth century, including rare and vintage photographs.

The Jewish community of Philadelphia west of the Schuylkill River is a composite of seven distinct neighborhoods surrounding West Philadelphia proper. These include Fortieth and Girard, Parkside, Wynnefield, Overbrook Park, Wynnefield Heights, Southwest Philly, and Island...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738508543
• ISBN13: 9780738508542
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A trip down memory lane

This book brought back many memories. From my Bar Mitzvah at Tikvas Israel Congregation to congregating on the corner of 42nd & Leidy Ave with the guys. Can't forget the hot summer nights riding the Woodside trolley to cool off or the trips to Crystal Pool, or the #15 trolley to go to Overbrook High. Then there's the Park Manor's Knockbockles (try explaining them to people!)or the meals at Grossman's, and so many more flashbacks. All these memories come flashing back while looking at the photos of this book. Thank you Mr. Meyers for this trip down memory lane.