Raizel and her father face rejection at Ellis Island, but with a change in attitude and the help of kindly fellow passengers, their second attempt at immigration is successful. Based on a true story. More

Waves of Jewish immigrants from Europe travelled to America throughout the 1800’s and early 20th century....... More

Raizel and her father face rejection at Ellis Island, but with a change in attitude and the help of kindly fellow passengers, their second attempt at immigration is successful. Based on a true story. More

In the early 1900s, two cousins leave their Russian shtetl with the rest of their family to come to America, hopeful that they will all pass the dreaded inspection at Ellis Island.  More

An enthralling story of perseverance and strength, Watts depicts the chronology of Miriam and her family from 1905 when they flee the pogroms of Russia to their journey to reach Ellis Island and the tragedy of the Triangle Shirt Waist Fire. More

From the Tenement Museum: Build a character and join Victoria Confino for a virtual journey from Ellis Island to Orchard Street....... More