An upcoming event from our partner The American Jewish Historical Society
More info: http://cjh.org/event/2667
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Upcoming Programs at the Center
Sunday, May 17, 2 pm Holly Golightly Was a Nice Jewish Girl: Our Ancestors Reinvented
Lecture
Presented by Jewish Genealogical Society
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Monday, May 18, 7 pm A Wing and a Prayer: A Secret Operation to Prevent a Second Holocaust
Film & Panel Discussion
Presented by American Jewish Historical Society
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Sermons of Thanksgiving
By Lauren Gilbert
Senior Manager for Public Services, Center for Jewish History
Sermons of Thanksgiving
It is widely believed that the Pilgrims modeled their Thanksgiving feast after the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. In its modern incarnation as a secular festival focusing on gratitude, an appropriately Jewish concept, Thanksgiving has been observed by American Jews from its earliest days.
Partner organizations of the Center
Partner organizations of the Center
The Center’s website offers more information about each of the wonderful partner organizations that make up the Center for Jewish History. Please visit this page to learn about the partners’ vital work, invaluable collections and impressive commitments to preserving the Jewish past.