Eastern European Jewish Immigrants

Definition

Eastern European Jewish immigrants were individuals who migrated from countries in Eastern Europe, such as Russia and Poland, to other parts of the world during the early twentieth century due to various reasons including political persecution and economic opportunities.

Related terms

Immigration: Immigration refers to the act of moving permanently from one country to another with the intention of residing there.

Push Factors: Push factors are circumstances or conditions that encourage people to leave their home country and migrate elsewhere.

Ellis Island: Ellis Island was an immigration processing center located in New York Harbor where millions of immigrants, including many from Eastern Europe, were inspected before entering the United States between 1892 and 1954.