Step into the world of early 20th-century New York through the eyes of Abraham Cahan, the visionary behind the Jewish Daily Forward. As a Yiddish-speaking immigrant himself, Cahan sought to empower fellow newcomers to navigate their new lives. His most celebrated work, The Rise of David Levinsky, is a poignant semi-autobiographical tale of a Russian Jews journey from poverty to prosperity in America. Join us as we explore themes of identity, ambition, and the immigrant experience in this captivating narrative. - Summary modified from Wikipedia. Proof-listened by marinal88 and Mark Chulsky

Step into the world of early 20th-century New York through the eyes of Abraham Cahan, the visionary behind the Jewish Daily Forward. As a Yiddish-speaking immigrant himself, Cahan sought to empower fellow newcomers to navigate their new lives. His most celebrated work, The Rise of David Levinsky, is a poignant semi-autobiographical tale of a Russian Jews journey from poverty to prosperity in America. Join us as we explore themes of identity, ambition, and the immigrant experience in this captivating narrative. - Summary modified from Wikipedia. Proof-listened by marinal88 and Mark Chulsky