Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of by Stephen Birmingham 1967, Hardcover

Our Crowd: The Great Jewish Families of New York" is a non-fiction book written by Stephen Birmingham, published in 1967. The book explores the history of prominent Jewish families who immigrated from Germany to New York in the 19th century. These families, including names like Loeb, Sachs, Seligman, Lehman, Guggenheim, and Goldman, built vast fortunes and established powerful businesses. Despite their wealth, they were excluded from the highest levels of New York society due to their religion. In response, they created their own exclusive society, mirroring the one that had rejected them. The book is based on letters, documents, diary entries, and personal memories from members of these families. It covers their rise from humble beginnings to becoming major figures in American finance, philanthropy, and business.

"Our Crowd" is considered a significant work in the genre of social history and was a bestseller upon its release.