A History of Jewish Youngstown and the Steel Valley

Founded in the Mahoning Valley during 1837, a tiny settlement of secular German immigrants grew into one of the most influential centers of Jewish life in the Midwest. Home to nationally renowned rabbis and Zionist firebrands alike, the community produced an astonishing array of leaders in an impressive range of fields throughout the twentieth century. This notable legacy ranges from the entertainment juggernaut of Warner Brothers to the Arby's fast-food empire and the prominent Youngstown Sheet & Tube, among many others. Authors Thomas Welsh, Joshua Foster and Gordon F. Morgan trace the unique history of one of Ohio's oldest Jewish communities from its humble beginnings into the challenging climate of the new millennium.

About the author

Thomas Welsh is a professional writer and editor who grew up in the industrial center of Youngstown, Ohio.

Joshua Foster is an independent scholar and professional writer whose family has been part of Youngstown's Jewish community for more than a century.

Gordon F. Morgan is a professional writer and editor who grew up in the industrial town of Campbell, Ohio, located just east of Youngstown.

Product details

• Authors: Joshua Foster, Gordon F Morgan, Gordon F. Morgan, The Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Thomas Welsh, Thomas G. Welsh
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2017
• EAN: 9781467118965
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-1896-5
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: American Heritage; American Heritage
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous