Center for Jewish History

NEXT WEEK! Creative Tax Planning: Leave a Legacy Live on Zoom Featuring Morris Sabbagh Thursday, September 19, 7:00 PM ET ________________________________________ Please join us for a conversation with guest speaker Morris Sabbagh, Partner at Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, to explore creative ways to maximize your charitable giving while optimizing your tax benefits. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss upcoming changes to the estate and gift tax exemptions, as well as strategies and best practices for incorporating philanthropy into your financial and estate planning, ensuring that your legacy reflects your values and makes a lasting impact on the institutions you care about. Morris has valuable insights to share, and we are all sure to learn a lot. Tickets are free. To register: https://bit.ly/478wFuj Presented by Center for Jewish History & Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP.

Join us for a powerful evening at the Center for Jewish History! 7:00 PM: Exhibition viewing 7:30 PM: Panel discussion followed by a reception Given the continuation of campus protests against the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, CJH’s new exhibition Between Antisemitism and Activism could not be more timely. Between Antisemitism and Activism examines the turbulent experiences of Jewish students and faculty at European and American universities over the course of the past century. Through a series of thought-provoking historical vignettes, visitors will explore how Jews have been targets of antisemitic persecution as well as passionate leaders of activist movements. From the harrowing experiences of Jewish scholars in Nazi Germany to the creation of Jewish student organizations in the United States, the exhibition offers visitors a historical perspective on the ongoing challenges facing Jewish students and faculty on college campuses. As college students return for the fall academic semester, the exhibition will provide essential historical context for understanding the complexities of Jewish life and activism at today's universities. Join esteemed panelists: Eric Alterman (Brooklyn College) Rebecca Kobrin (Columbia University) Jodi Rudoren (Editor-in-Chief, The Forward) Daniel Schwartz (The George Washington University) Tickets: Admission is free to the public. Visit https://lnkd.in/ghq6xziw #betweenantisemitismandactivism #jewishhistory #activism #universities #history

90th Anniversary of Hank Greenberg’s Yom Kippur Stand Please join us for a remastered version of the acclaimed documentary on the 25th anniversary of the film’s release. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon. Detroit Tiger Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments during the Golden Age of Baseball rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. This compelling documentary examines how America’s first Jewish baseball star was a beacon of hope to American Jews who faced bigotry during the Depression and World War II. Included in the colorful collage of 47 interviews are Hank Greenberg and family members; sports figures Ira Berkow, Ernie Harwell, Joe Falls and Dick Schaap; fellow players Bob Feller, Charlie Gehringer and Ralph Kiner; fans Alan Dershowitz, Congressman Sander Levin and Senator Carl Levin; and actors Walter Matthau, Michael Moriarty, and Maury Povich. The screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Aviva Kempner and Pulitzer prize-winning sports columnist for The New York Times and editor of Hank Greenberg: The Story of My Life, Ira Berkow. Save your seat! https://lnkd.in/gbqgVN7m #yomkippur #jewishholidays #baseball #hankgreenberg #mlb

Exciting News! The Center for Jewish History is thrilled to announce that Professor Daniel Schwartz has been appointed as the new Chair of our Academic Advisory Council, succeeding Professor Jeffrey Veidlinger! A distinguished scholar at The George Washington University, Professor Schwartz brings a wealth of knowledge in modern Jewish history -- both European and American -- along with specializations in intellectual, cultural, and urban history. His acclaimed works include The First Modern Jew: Spinoza and the History of an Image and Ghetto: The History of a Word. We are excited to have him lead our efforts in fostering academic excellence and strengthening the bridge between scholarship and the Center’s mission. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Jeffrey Veidlinger for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the Council since 2021. Join us in welcoming Professor Schwartz and thanking Professor Veidlinger! To learn more https://bit.ly/3XjxEU3 #jewishhistory #academicadvisorycouncil #instituteforadvancedresearch #scholarship

Thank you to everyone who joined us earlier this evening for Alfred Dreyfus: Antisemitism and Jewish Identity at the Turn of the Twentieth Century. Maurice Samuels, the Betty Jane Anlyan Professor of French at Yale University, delivered an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of the Dreyfus Affair, highlighting its profound impact on Jewish identity and the role antisemitism played in the case. We appreciate your participation in this important conversation! Don’t forget to visit The Dreyfus Affair in Postcards: Going Viral at the End of the 19th Century exhibition presented with the Blavatnik Archive , now on display in our Valentin Blavatnik Gallery.

Calling all superheroes and comic book lovers! Get ready to power up your day at The Jewish Comics Experience on November 10! 

Join pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky of the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble, alongside guest artists Anna Elashvili on violin and Joshua Halpern on cello, for a captivating evening of chamber music. Program: Joseph Ahron: Stimmungen Bela Bartok: Romanian Dances Johannes Brahms: Trio in C Majo, Op.87 Gabriel Fauré: Élégie, Op.24 Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Piano Trio in C minor, Op.66 Founded in 2005 by Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky, the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble has become a cornerstone of New York’s classical music scene, offering over 70 concerts at the Center for Jewish History. Renowned for its imaginative programming and nuanced performances, the ensemble has earned international acclaim with appearances in Russia, Poland, Italy, and beyond. Their collaborations include celebrated guest artists like clarinetist David Krakauer, the Grammy-nominated Enso Quartet, the Tesla Quartet, members of the Jasper String Quartet, and artists from the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet. Made possible by the Stravinsky Institute Foundation through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Presented in partnership with the Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin. In person: $15 general; $13 senior/student; $12 members. YouTube: Pay what you wish. Reserve your seat by visiting the link in our bio. #phoenixchamberensemble #piano #cello #violin #music

JOIN US SUNDAY AT CJH! Don't miss this deep dive into the Dreyfus Affair, exploring its roots in antisemitism and its lasting impact on Jewish history and our world today. In 1894, Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French military, was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Island. Over the next five years, his case divided France and riveted the world. Maurice Samuels, the Betty Jane Anlyan Professor of French at Yale University, and the Director of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism, explores the ins and outs of the affair, focusing on the Jewish dimension of the case and especially on the question of antisemitism. What were the causes of antisemitism in fin-de-siècle France? What role did antisemitism play in the legal case against Dreyfus and in the affair that followed? How did Jewish communities around the world respond to the crisis? And what lessons can we draw for our current moment? Following the talk, Samuels’ book, Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair, will be available for sale and signing. Please visit the related exhibit, for which Professor Samuels was academic advisor, The Dreyfus Affair in Postcards: Going Viral at the End of the 19th Century, in the Center’s Valentin Blavatnik Gallery. Ticket Info: Pay what you wish. https://bit.ly/3AnrElp #dreyfusaffair #books #author #jewishhistory Blavatnik Archive

These objects, while small, can carry immense historical significance! Learn more in this program, and visit our new exhibition, Jewry Reflected, Refracted, and Recorded on Medals.

IN TWO WEEKS! Creative Tax Planning: Leave a Legacy Live on Zoom Featuring Morris Sabbagh Thursday, September 19, 7:00 PM ET ________________________________________ Please join us for a conversation with guest speaker Morris Sabbagh, Partner at Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, to explore creative ways to maximize your charitable giving while optimizing your tax benefits. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss upcoming changes to the estate and gift tax exemptions, as well as strategies and best practices for incorporating philanthropy into your financial and estate planning, ensuring that your legacy reflects your values and makes a lasting impact on the institutions you care about. Morris has valuable insights to share, and we are all sure to learn a lot. Tickets are free. To register: https://bit.ly/478wFuj Presented by Center for Jewish History & Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP