2009
November 2009
Thursday 19 November 2009
Thu 19 Nov, 7:30 pm. Largely an immigrant community, American Jews were slow to respond to the raging national debate over slavery in the Antebellum Period. However, in the months immediately prior to the Civil War, Jews increasingly sharpened their views on this “peculiar institution.” In coordination with the One Book theme, Rabbi Sussman will discuss American Jewish responses to slavery in the Civil War period and offer his analysis of this historically sensitive issue which still elicits controversy today. 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, 19027. Miri Hacohen, (215)635-7300 148. Gratz College - [more][email][events]