Famous Jew in History: Emma Lazarus

Oct 3, 2025
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When America needed words to define its soul, a Jewish poet stepped up. Emma Lazarus wrote “The New Colossus,” the sonnet engraved on the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” She wasn’t just a poet—she was a proud Jewish activist who spoke out against antisemitism and advocated for refugees.

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