JEWISH MIGRATION FOR THE PAST HUNDRED YEARS by Jacob Lestchinsky, Yiddish Scientific Institute Publishing, YIVO, New York – 1944 – first English edition. Rare.
A detailed report of Jewish immigration data from 1840-1942, focusing on migration from European countries to the Land of Israel, the United States, and the African continent. The publication includes tables, charts, and a large map. The author divides the hundred years into nine periods and details the Jewish immigration data for each period, including the annual average number of Jews immigrating to the Land of Israel and the United States, among other destinations. The data highlight a dramatic increase in the rate of immigration in the 1930s and a decrease in immigration during the first two years of World War II due to the closing of borders by the British.
The author, Jacob Lestchinsky, served as the Research Secretary of the Economics and Statistics Section of the YIVO Institute and has authored several books and studies on the economic and statistical aspects of Jewish issues. A renowned Jewish sociologist and economist, played a significant role in documenting and analyzing Jewish migration patterns and demographic changes. His work during the mid-20th century provided critical insights into the effects of political, social, and economic factors on Jewish communities worldwide. The YIVO Institute, founded in Vilna (Vilnius) and later relocated to New York, became a central repository for Jewish scholarship, particularly in areas related to Yiddish culture, language, and history. This publication, being a first edition in English, represents a crucial resource for understanding Jewish migration trends during a turbulent period in history.
22 [2] pages. Rupture in the upper part of the spine. Other than that, in good condition.
