Involvement with Hebrew Emigrant Aid Society
Poet involved
What happened
In 1881, Emma Lazarus began her involvement with the Hebrew Emigrant Aid Society in New York City, where she taught English to Jewish immigrants. This work was inspired by the increasing anti-Semitism in Europe and the influx of Jewish refugees. Her experiences with the immigrants deeply affected her worldview and her writing.
Literary impact
This engagement with the immigrant community profoundly influenced Lazarus's poetry, leading her to address themes of displacement, identity, and acceptance in her later works. It also solidified her commitment to advocating for Jewish causes and the rights of immigrants.
Source: Wikipedia
