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Three Centuries of Philadelphia Jewish Life
Sunday, December 21
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
In this presentation we will learn the origins of the Philadelphia Jewish community, one of the largest in the United States, from its beginning in 1740. We will explore the history of the community through synagogues and neighborhoods as well as other institutions of Jewish life and learn about some of the leading personalities over these decades. The talk features an exploration of Jewish immigration from Europe, migration patterns from immigrant neighborhoods to modern suburbs, and dynamics between successive waves of Jewish immigrant communities. The program will conclude with a description of contemporary Jewish life and its various expressions in the Philadelphia of the twenty-first century.
About Michael
Dr. Michael Schatz, a fifth-generation Philadelphian, leads historical tours and lectures frequently about the fascinating and rich history of the Philadelphia Jewish community. Michael is an accomplished Jewish educator, having taught and served as an educational leader at area synagogues as well as Gratz College. Currently, he is the principal of the religious school at Har Zion Temple and East Coast manager of Hebrew Helpers. He is a past national president of the Jewish Educators Assembly, and holds Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in education and Jewish studies from Vassar College, Arcadia University, Gratz College, and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
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You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution you will also be donating to Congregation Mikveh Israel, the Synagogue of the American Revolution.
