The Rise and Fall of Newark's Jewish Gangsters

🔍Newark's Jewish gangsters played a significant role in organized crime during the early 20th century.

💰Abner Longy Zwillman and Joe Doc Stacher were key figures in the bootlegging and alcohol smuggling business during prohibition.

🌍The Jewish gangsters of Newark were involved in various criminal activities, such as gambling and illegal jukebox operations.

💪The gangsters formed the Minutemen, an organization to protect their neighborhood and fight against anti-Semitism.

🎥Their influence even extended into Hollywood, with Longy Zwillman having connections in the entertainment industry.

Who were the key Jewish gangsters in Newark?

—The key Jewish gangsters in Newark were Abner Longy Zwillman and Joe Doc Stacher.

What criminal activities were they involved in?

—They were involved in bootlegging, alcohol smuggling, gambling, and illegal jukebox operations.

What was the Minutemen?

—The Minutemen was an organization formed by the gangsters to protect their neighborhood and fight against anti-Semitism.

Did their influence extend beyond Newark?

—Yes, Abner Longy Zwillman had connections in Hollywood and was involved in the entertainment industry.

What happened to the Jewish gangsters of Newark?

—Their influence declined after World War II, with some going into legitimate businesses or leaving the criminal world.

00:00Introduction and welcome to the program.

00:38Overview of the key Jewish gangsters in Newark, including Abner Longy Zwillman and Joe Doc Stacher.

06:00Formation of the Minutemen and their role in protecting the neighborhood and fighting against anti-Semitism.

09:01Influence of the gangsters in various criminal activities, such as bootlegging, smuggling, gambling, and illegal jukebox operations.

12:08Abner Longy Zwillman's connections in Hollywood and his involvement in the entertainment industry.

13:56Decline of the Jewish gangsters' influence after World War II and their transition into legitimate businesses.