# The Life and Times of Emma Lazarus

The Life and Times of Emma Lazarus at West End Synagogue, Saturday 7 November 2026, 10:00.

- Venue: West End Synagogue, Amsterdam Avenue 190, 10023 New York
- With: Carole Kessner
- Go to page: https://westendsynagogue.org/node/17766

A program on the life and work of Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), presented during services. It is given by West End Synagogue member Carole Kessner. Lazarus composed the sonnet inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty, aided refugees who had fled antisemitic pogroms in Eastern Europe, and encouraged Jews to move to Palestine. Carole will focus particularly on Lazarus' correspondence with Henry James.

## Dates

- Saturday 7 November 10:00 — West End Synagogue

Written by a model, sources: [westendsynagogue.org](https://westendsynagogue.org/node/17766)

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