November 1 – December 14, 2015 The Center for Jewish History’s landmark Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute will showcase its vast resources and host expert speakers on specific genealogy topics throughout November and December in an ongoing event series called “Family History Today.” Whether visitors are just beginning their family history searches or are expert genealogists, all are welcome to join in the…
An Evening of Conversation & Stories On October 8, 1985, terrorists representing the Palestinian Liberation Organization stormed the Achille Lauro cruise ship, murdering Leon Klinghoffer, who was vacationing with his wife and friends. His tragic death became a rallying cry in the fight against terrorism. In the ensuing years the story was co-opted and retold through the lens of popular culture. Featuring Ilsa…
Sunday, June 21, 5 pmShtetl: Graphic Works and Sketches of Solomon Yudovin (1920-1940)Exhibit OpeningPresented by YIVO InstituteClick here for more information. Monday, June 22, 8 pm The Merchant of Venice by William ShakespearePlay with MusicPresented by American Sephardi FederationClick here for more information. Tuesday, June 23, 6 pm Changing Lives, Making History: CBST – The First Forty Years – CBST’s 40th Anniversary Book Book…
Sidney Franklin (11 July 1903 – 26 April 1976) -the first Jewish American to become a successful bullfighter From the Sidney Franklin Collection (Call number P-894) in the archives of the American Jewish Historical Society. There is an electronic finding aid for the collection here: http://digifindingaids.cjh.org/?pID=635255 From the finding aid: “…In 1922, after a violent dispute with his father, Franklin ran away to Mexico…
This image is from the first Jewish queer zine – it is preserved in the Jewish Counter Culture collection (Call number I-504) in the archives of the American Jewish Historical Society here at the Center. This artifact will be part of a special display during an upcoming program presented by the American Jewish Historical Society on June 23rd: Changing Lives, Making History: CBST –…
Sunday, June 14, 2 pmJews, Liquor, and Life in Eastern EuropeLecturePresented by Jewish Genealogical SocietyClick here for more information. Sunday, June 14, 7 pmThe Merchant of Venice by William ShakespearePlay with MusicPresented by American Sephardi FederationClick here for more information. Tuesday, June 16, 7 pmThe Modicut Project: World Premiere Puppet TheaterPresented by YIVO Institute; co-presented with National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene as part of KulturfestNYC….
An upcoming event from our partner The American Jewish Historical Society More info: http://cjh.org/event/2667
Upcoming Programs at the Center Sunday, June 7, 6:30 pm Isaac Babel: Life and WorksConversation Presented by YIVO Institute, the Russian American Foundation and RTVi (Independent Russian TV Network), as part of the 13th Annual Russian Heritage Month® Click here for more information. Sunday, June 7, 8 pm Touchdown IsraelFilm Presented by American Jewish Historical Society in partnership with JCC Manhattan’s 2015 Israel Film…
Upcoming Programs at the Center Sunday, May 31, 3 pmMusic in Our Time: 2015 ConcertPresented by American Society for Jewish Music and American Jewish Historical SocietyClick here for more information Monday, June 1An Evening with David B. YoffieDr. Yoffie will be discussing topics from his recent book Strategy Rules: Five Timeless Lessons from Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs, co-authored with MIT Professor…
Thursday, May 28, 7:00 pm Sephardic Journeys: An Evening of ExplorationExhibit Opening & DiscussionClick here for more information Monday, June 1An Evening with David B. YoffieDr. Yoffie will be discussing topics from his recent book Strategy Rules: Five Timeless Lessons from Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs, co-authored with MIT Professor Michael Cusumanos5:30 pm Reception6:30 pm LectureClick here for more information Wednesday, June…