Past Programs

The American Jewish Historical Society sponsored a number of programs during the exhibition of "From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America." These programs included a Lunchtime Lecture series, Open Sundays, individual and group tours, and several jointly sponsored evening programs. Please see below for more detail.

Lunchtime Lecture Series

The Lunchtime Lectures took place from 12:30-1:30 pm. Members of the exhibition's Academic Advisory Committee delivered these lectures on a variety of topics pertaining to American Jewish history. A full schedule of lecture dates and topics is below.

The Lunchtime Lectures were:

October 27th, 2005 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Ann D. Braude, Ph.D.
Senior Lecturer on American Religious History and Director of the
Women's Studies in Religion Program, Harvard University
"Jewish Women and Second Wave Feminism"

October 27th, 2005 7:30-10:00pm
Boston College, Devlin 101
140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA
"Affirmation, Indifference, Assimilation: Identity Choices of Jewish Salonieres - and of Jews Today"
Presented in partnership with the New Center for Arts and Culture and the Jewish Women's Archive in conjunction with the exhibition "The Power of Conversation: Jewish Women and Their Salons." Visit www.ncacboston.com for more information.

November 10th, 2005 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Rabbi David B. Starr, Ph.D.
Dean, Me'Ah Program and Assistant Professor of Jewish History, Hebrew College
"Creative Betrayal: The Denominations in Modern Jewish Life"

December 7th, 2005 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Jonathan D. Sarna, Ph.D.
Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University
"An Old Faith in the New World: 350 Years of American Judaism"

December 13th, 2005
The American Jewish Historical Society and the Massachusetts Historical Society are pleased to present Jonathan D. Sarna, Ellen Smith and Scott-Martin Kosofsky discussing their book, The Jews of Boston. Reception at 5:00 followed by a talk at 5:30 at the Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston. There is no charge for admission, but it is necessary to make a reservation by calling 617-646-0560. For more information contact the American Jewish Historical Society.

January 11th, 2006 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Michael Feldberg, Ph.D.
Director of Research, American Jewish Historical Society
"The American Jewish Response to the 1936 Nazi Olympics"

January 19th, 2006
The American Jewish Historical Society and Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston in partnership with other community organizations are finalizing plans for a program that reflects on the civil rights movement in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday. This program will be held at the John J. Moakley United States Courthouse, One Courthouse Way/Northern Avenue, Boston. Please call 617-559-8880 or visit www.ajhsboston.org for updates as details become available.

January 27th, 2006 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Stephen J Whitfield, Ph.D.
Professor of American Civilization, Brandeis University
"The Historic Role of Jews in American Popular Music"

Open Sundays

On one "Open Sunday" each month the "Haven to Home" exhibition was available for viewing between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Docent guided tours were given at 1:00pm and 2:00pm and lasted approximately 1 hour.

Tours

Self-guided tours were available during viewing hours. Docent-guided tours were available free of charge for groups or individuals.