‘Black and Jewish America’ compiles an illuminating history of intersection

History is complicated – full of different viewpoints and unanswered questions – but understanding it is crucial to avoiding past mistakes. PBS, despite recent funding cuts, remains a key source for historical programming, and is truly unique in its dedication to the subject (unlike the History Channel, which focuses on other content). Their new four-part series, “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., begins airing Tuesday, coinciding with the start of Black History Month.