Impact of Jewish Immigrants on Scotland Flashcards
What businesses did Jews have?
Jews established businesses such as tailors, butchers and bakeries, employing Scots.
The first synagogue was built in Garnethill in 1888.
Jews were active in joining Scottish political parties and participating in democracy, particularly the Labour Party.
Poorer Jews fleeing Russia were forced to seek accomodation in the already crowded city slums of the Gorbals, increasing competition for housing.
Jews from Eastern European countries brought their own foods such as Jewish bread, called Challah.
Dr Salis Baiches helped to build and raise funds for the synagogue in Edinburgh.
Isaac Hirshow became the first ever graduate in Music from the University of Glasgow in 1938.
Ralph Glasser was the son of a Jewish immigrant and was a famous Scottish psychologist and economist.
