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Share A vibrant Reform congregation on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue has served as a catalyst for progressive Jewish thought, committed social action in the local community and beyond, and support for Israel for more than 115 years.
Description
Program 1: The Role of Museums in Fighting Antisemitism
What do a museum in Poland and a synagogue in New York have in common with fighting antisemitism? Museums are no longer static collections, but have an active role in social issues. Join Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, chief curator of the Polin Museum in Warsaw, for a lecture and discussion on how museums fight modern antisemitism both in the United States and internationally.
Program 2: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Acts
How are ordinary Poles fighting antisemitism and protecting Jewish heritage/people fighting antisemitism on the ground.
Program 3: From Shtetl to Post-Jewish Town: an inside peek at Polin Museum’s new exhibit
The heart of this exhibit is the struggle societies have with confronting a difficult past. Fighting in the US, where the Holocaust didn’t happen, is vastly different than fighting it in Poland, which was the epicentre.
Date & Time
Dec 12, 2023 - Apr 7, 2024