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Programs
The Jewish Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South, in
cooperation with Bornblum Judaic Studies, University of Memphis, hosts
fascinating and world-renowned speakers throughout the year.
JHS also sponsors trips of historical interest.
The Jewish Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South meets at the
Memphis Jewish Community Center, 6560 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN.
The
meetings with speakers begin at 2pm on the dates specified below.
Click
on Event links (if they are there) for more information. For
questions or more information, call Harry Samuels
901-683-0694,
or Sumner Levine 901-682-5935. |
| Event |
Description
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Date |
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Speakers |
| Leo Bearman will speak
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The United States vs Holmes, a
maritime case
decided in accordance with Jewish law. This is the case on which the
movie "Lifeboat" was made.
|
Sep
11, 2011 |
Panel Discusion:
Moderator Norman Shapiro. Panelists: Patricia LaPoint McFarland, Jimmy
Ogle |
History
of the 19th Century Jewish settlers in Memphis |
Nov
13, 2011 |
| Bryan Stone, Prize
Winning author of the prestigious SJHS quadrennial book award. will
speak |
The
Chosen Folks: Jews on the Frontiers of Texas |
Jan
15, 2012 |
| Harry Jaffe will
speak |
"Trampling out the Vintage
Where the Grapes
of Wrath are Stored:" Religion & the Civil War |
Feb
19, 2012 |
| Jonathan Sarna reviews
his just published book. |
When
General Grant Expelled the
Jews |
Mar
25, 2012 |
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Trips |
| Escorted Bus Tour of Elmwood
Cemetery |
with emphasis on
Jewish people buried there. |
Oct 16, 2011 |
| Southern
Jewish Historical Society Annual Conference |
in Columbia,
SC |
Oct 27-30, 2011 |
| Trip
to Philadelphia |
Visit National
Museum of American
Jewish History & see the play Slaying
the Dragon! |
Jun 6-8, 2012 |
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