CRS Book Club: “The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum” by Margarlit Fox
Thursday, February 5 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss by Margarlit Fox
Acclaimed author Margalit Fox uncovers the true story of Fredericka “Marm” Mandelbaum, a poor German Jewish immigrant who rose from peddling on Manhattan’s streets to becoming the most powerful criminal mastermind of Gilded Age New York. Blending historical detail with gripping storytelling, this biography follows Mandelbaum’s transformation into a criminal entrepreneur who built a vast network of thieves, fences, and corrupt officials—redefining the American dream in the process. A fascinating look at crime, capitalism, and ambition in 19th-century New York.
CRS Book Club gathers on a Thursday each month at 7:00 PM to discuss books (fiction and non-fiction, plays, and poetry) written by Jewish authors or that have a Jewish theme. See a book that interests you? Read it and join us for the discussion! Learn more about CRS Book Club here.
The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized-Crime Boss by Margarlit Fox
Acclaimed author Margalit Fox uncovers the true story of Fredericka “Marm” Mandelbaum, a poor German Jewish immigrant who rose from peddling on Manhattan’s streets to becoming the most powerful criminal mastermind of Gilded Age New York. Blending historical detail with gripping storytelling, this biography follows Mandelbaum’s transformation into a criminal entrepreneur who built a vast network of thieves, fences, and corrupt officials—redefining the American dream in the process. A fascinating look at crime, capitalism, and ambition in 19th-century New York.
CRS Book Club gathers on a Thursday each month at 7:00 PM to discuss books (fiction and non-fiction, plays, and poetry) written by Jewish authors or that have a Jewish theme. See a book that interests you? Read it and join us for the discussion! Learn more about CRS Book Club here.
