321K views · 39K reactions | During Jewish American Heritage Month, we spotlight Jewish American songwriter Irving Berlin. He wrote over 800 songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", and "Alexander’s Ragtime Band." Berlin defined 20th century American music, scoring 20 original Broadway musicals and 15 films. He died at the age of 101 in 1989. Watch his story. | The Genesis Prize | Facebook

406 reactions · 91 shares | Emma Lazarus - one of the most prominent Jewish writers of the 19th century - was born on this day in 1849. She used her voice to advocate for Jews abroad and new immigrants coming to America, famously writing "The New Colossus" poem, which was placed in the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal. Watch her story. | The Genesis Prize | Facebook