Arts & Leisure
Author details small-town life for Jews in old Vermont
Peggy Nelson tells the story of the Fishman family, including Max Fishman (left), Abe Cohen (top), Carrie Fishman (right) and Meyer Fishman (bottom), and other Jewish peddlers, merchants and junk dealers.
Photo courtesy of David Coen
July 2, 2026
Discover the forgotten history of Jewish peddlers, merchants, and junk dealers in rural Vermont. Professor Peggy Nelson’s upcoming book explores their unique, isolated lives, incredible resilience, and lasting community legacy.
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