Irving Berlin: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees - International Institute of Buffalo

Irving Berlin: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees - International Institute of Buffalo

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight the prolific Russian American composer, Irving Berlin. Irving Berlin was born in Russia in 1888. At just five years old, he and his family, immigrated to New York while fleeing the persecution of the Jewish community. Th…