What Was She Doing?

Sarah Edelson Sparks The Kosher Meat Riots


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In this episode we learn about the Jewish women of the lower east side of Manhattan in the late 1800's. The direct impact a decision in Chicago has on their daily lives and how Sarah Edelson leads the Kosher homemakers in a revolt against hundreds of butchers.

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