Jan Siegel Hart’s family came to Texas in 1907 as part of the Galveston Movement and has been embracing the ways of the Lone Star State since. But it hasn't come without its challenges.
GALVESTON, Texas — Max Sukiennik and his family are among the thousands of Jewish Texans who found refuge in the state, specifically Galveston, during the 20th century and after years in European labor and displacement camps.
Making it in America is nothing new, so Sukiennik questions how nearly a century later, antisemitism is at an all-time high in Texas, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Galveston Historical Foundation Executive Director Dwayne Jones said the city’s history could serve as a way to reinforce their contributions.
From the small towns of Dublin to Temple, she’s spread her family’s story, even writing books on the topic.
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