Scholars in Session: Advice Columns and the American Press with Ayelet Brinn, UofM Frankel Fellow

At the turn of the twentieth century, American Yiddish advice columns were more than entertainment—they became vital guides that helped new immigrants navigate personal struggles, American politics, and Jewish communal life while forging deep, trust-based relationships between newspapers and readers.

Brinn delves into how these columns transformed the Yiddish press into a central institution of immigrant acclimation, extending their influence beyond the page and into readers’ everyday lives.

SAJE programming is endowed by a generous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel, Sheri & David Jaffa, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light Program. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations. This program is proudly supported by the Jean & Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan.

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