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History On The Rocks – Jewish Gangsters

Young adults Adults Community leaders Community Jewish Life Learning

Grab a cocktail and uncover the surprising story of Jewish gangsters in early 20th-century America. From the streets of New York’s Lower East Side and the rise of organized crime under Arnold Rothstein to the role some played in defending Jewish communities, this class explores a fascinating chapter of Jewish history. We’ll end in Las Vegas, where many former mobsters reinvented themselves, turning crime into business and choosing a different future for the next generation. Part of the History on the Rocks series, this engaging evening pairs compelling storytelling with a themed craft cocktail inspired by the era. Come for the history, stay for the drinks, and leave with a story.