Scholars in Session: Advice Columns and the American Press with Ayelet Brinn, UofM Frankel Fellow
The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West BloomfieldAt 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 ...
