From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America They came seeking a haven and found a home. From the first settlers who came to New Amsterdam in 1654 to waves of immigrants who entered the country in the last century, Jews have come to America seeking freedom from persecution. This Library of Congress exhibition offers a unique perspective on their life in America. Relying heavily on historical maps, illustrations, and documents, the site tells the stories of diverse Jewish immigrants from the famous to the anonymous and examines the challenges and opportunities they faced in their adopted home. For many Jews in America, the evolution of this country from haven to home is summed up in the words of Irving Berlin, "God Bless America." (in U.S. History)
