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Alan Feinberg

NYC Firefighter

Alan Feinberg was one of three Jewish New York City firefighters to die on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.

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Asser Levy

Law Enforcement

In the 16th Century, Asser Levy became the first Jewish member of law enforcement in America and is considered the "patron saint" of Jewish police officers.

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Otto Raphael

NYPD Officer

Otto Raphael began boxing at an early age and went on to become one of the legends of the NYPD, befriending Theodore Roosevelt along the way.

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Albert Seedman

NYPD Chief of Detectives

Cigar-chomping, tough and flamboyant—Detective Albert Seedman was the first and only Jewish NYPD Chief of Detectives.

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David Weiss

NYC Firefighter

David Weiss was one of three Jewish New York City firefighters to die on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.

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