Paper Mensch – Nu York Mishpacha
Our Founding Couples
The four couples who established our family lineage in America. Their stories of immigration, resilience, and family values form the foundation of our genealogical heritage.
Samuel KLEIN & Katie RIPNER
Origin: Galicia, Austria-Hungary
Immigration: Late 1800s
Samuel and Katie Klein established their family roots in New York, contributing to the vibrant Jewish immigrant community of the Lower East Side.
View FamilyMax TEITELBAUM & Gussie HALBFINGER
Origin: Galicia, Austria-Hungary
Immigration: Early 1890s
Max and Gussie immigrated from Warzawa in the early 1890s and married in NYC in 1892. Their family portrait from about 1901 captures a moment in their early American life.
View FamilyHerman SCHWARTZ & Tillie GREENBERG
Origin: Bessarabia, Russian Empire
Immigration: Early 1900s
Herman and Tillie brought their family to America seeking safety and opportunity during a period of upheaval in their homeland.
View FamilySamuel SINGER & Minne JACOBS
Origin: Poland
Immigration: 1910s
Samuel and Minne's journey to America represented hope for a new beginning, bringing traditions and values that continue through their descendants.
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