13K views · 960 reactions | Irving Berlin was the composer of more than 1,500 songs, including "White Christmas," "Puttin' on the Ritz" and "God Bless America," was a Jewish immigrant from Russia who lived the American Dream. https://cbsn.ws/2Q7ks22 | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

During Jewish American Heritage Month, we spotlight Jewish American songwriter Irving Berlin. He wrote over 800 songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", and "Alexander’s Ragtime Band." Berlin defined 20th century American music, scoring 20 original Broadway musicals and 15 films. He died at the age of 101 in 1989. Watch his story. | The Genesis Prize

Reflecting upon Berlin's humble beginnings to his rise as one of America's iconic songwriters, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin features several of the composer’s most recognizable songs, including "God Bless America," "Puttin' on the Ritz," "White Christmas" and more. June 21–30. Get tickets --> bit.ly/hsc_ib | Hartford Stage