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If you mean "was there room," the answer is yes. Alaska is still 99% empty.
If, however, you mean "was a place set up to receive Jewish refugees" in Alaska, the answer is no. A plan was put forth in 1938 to receive Jewish refugees in Sitka, Alaska, but the plan was blocked and never came to fruition.
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∙ 9y ago
Yes, there was a Jewish community in Sitka, Alaska dating back to the 19th century when Sitka was part of Russian America. The community had a synagogue, cemetery, and religious institutions. However, over time, many members dispersed or relocated, and the community is much smaller today.
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∙ 9y agoYes, though not a large one. The entire borough of Sitka has a population of about 9,000.
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Was there a jewish community in Sitka?
Yes, there was a Jewish community in Sitka, Alaska, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The community was established by Jewish immigrants who came to Sitka in search of economic opportunities and to escape persecution in other parts of the world. Over time, the Jewish community in Sitka has dwindled, but it still has a historic presence in the town.
What is the flying distance from Juneau Alaska to Sitka Alaska?
The flight distance from Juneau, Alaska to Sitka, Alaska is 93 miles.
What is the state tree in Alaska?
The sitka spruce tree.It is known to be the tallest spruce tree and is named after a city where the first sitka was sighted, Sitka, Alaska.
Where is Sitka Alaska?
On Baranof Island of the Alaska Panhandle.
How was Sitka in Alaska made?
Sitka is a city in Alaska that is on two islands. The land was created from uplift after glaciation.
What is the state state tree of Alaska?
The Sitka Spruce.
When was Sitka the capital of Alaska?
When alaska was owned by russia.
What is the fourth largest city in Alaska?
Based on population, Sitka is the fourth largest city in Alaska. The largest cities in Alaska are Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Sitka.
What is the web address of the Sitka Historical Society in Sitka Alaska?
The web address of the Sitka Historical Society is: http://www.sitkahistory.org
Tallest Alaska conifer named after town in Alaska?
Sitka spruce.
Where is the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society in Sitka Alaska located?
The address of the Sitka Maritime Heritage Society is: Po Box 2153, Sitka, AK 99835-2153
Sitka Alaska's size?
Sitka is the largest incorporated city in the US at 2,874 square miles.
