Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on November 10, 2021

Partner ProgramFilm: American Birthright

Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

Wednesday, November 10 at 7 pm ET$15 GA- Click Here for TicketsIn Person at the National Museum of American Jewish Historyenter code "nmajhPJFM41" at check-out for a $5 discount

Movies are back! Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM), formerly known as Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, is back with its 41^st Annual Jewish Film Festival. Two weeks of the best in Jewish international cinema! Fall Fest will take place both *in theaters and venues throughout Philadelphia and stream on-demand. This evening will feature the Philadelphia premiere of the film "American Birthright"COVID-19: Proof of vaccination with ID is required for entry. Masking is required inside all areas of the Museum, which will be limited in capacity. A photo of your vaccination card on your phone will be accepted.About The FilmShould I marry Jewish? This is the question that Becky Tahel Bordo ponders when her younger sister marries outside of her faith. Born in Israel and raised in the US, Becky is a writer, actress, and filmmaker (you may have seen her in thatJdatecommercial!) who never really gave the ramifications of an interfaith marriage much thought while growing up. However, her sisters selectionof a non-Jewish partner an act some Jewish households still consider taboo inspires Becky to probe deeper into her Jewish identity and explore the reasons for her initial ambiguity. With a suitcase and camera in hand, Becky embarks on a trip to the Holy Land to edJEWcate herself and re-examine her relationship with Torah. In creating her own birthright trip, Beckys spiritual journey enlightens and helps her further embrace her Jewishness. With universal appeal and a Philly connection to boot, this light-hearted and intimate doc will resonate with anyone whos ever struggled with their sense of identity and purpose.Watch the Trailer Questions or Comments?Call PJFM at (215) 545-4400, email info@phillyjfm.org, or visit the PJFM official website.Please Note: masks arerequired inside the National Museum of American Jewish History, which will be limited in capacity.___________________________________________________________________________________________This program is presented by Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media in partnership with the National Museum of American Jewish History  

Sunday, Nov 14, 2021

Sunday, November 1411:00am - 4:30pm ETFree, Registration Required - click hereABOUT THE CONFERENCEAmidst the bloodshed and destruction of World War II, nearly 1.5 million Jewish men and women made vital contributions to the Allied war effort against Adolf Hitler and the Axis powers. However, despite the large volume of World War II research, books, movies, and other works, the very fact of these 1.5 million Jewish soldiers remains virtually unknown.In November 2021, leading experts from universities, archives, libraries and museums will gather on an international (virtual) stage, alongside members of the public, veterans and their families, and Holocaust survivors and their descendants to explore the experience of the Jewish soldier in WWII.More InformationVisit the official Jewish Soldiers & Fighters in World War II conference website for more information - click here___________________________________________________________________________________________The National Museum of American Jewish History is proud to serve as a cultural partner on Jewish Soldiers and Fighters in WWII conference, which is convened and presented by the Blavatnik Archive with the generous support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, Blavatnik Family Foundation, and David Berg Foundation. Produced by jMUSE and guided by an internationally recognized and respected committee of scholarly advisors, including Dr. Elissa Bemporad (Professor of History and the Jerry and William Ungar Chair in Eastern European Jewish History and the Holocaust, Queens College and the Graduate Center - CUNY); Dr. Derek Penslar (William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History, Harvard University); Dr. Anna Shternshis (Al and Malka Green Professor of Yiddish Studies and the Director of the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Toronto).___________________________________________________________________________________________You may also be interested in...Jewish Soldiers & Fighters in World War II (Day 2)

Monday, Nov 15, 2021

Monday, November 15 at 7 pm ET$15 GA- Click Here for TicketsIn Person at the National Museum of American Jewish Historyenter code "nmajhPJFM41" at check-out for a $5 discount

Movies are back! Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM), formerly known as Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, is back with its 41^st Annual Jewish Film Festival. Two weeks of the best in Jewish international cinema! Fall Fest will take place both *in theaters and venues throughout Philadelphia and stream on-demand. This evening will feature the film "The Adventures of Saul Bellow."COVID-19: Proof of vaccination with ID is required for entry. Masking is required inside all areas of the Museum, which will be limited in capacity. A photo of your vaccination card on your phone will be accepted.About The FilmThe first major documentary on the celebrated Jewish American writer, Saul Bellow, is also a finalist for the Library of CongressLavine/Ken Burns Prizefor Film. Tracing the iconic authors influence on American literature, director and PJFF alumnus Asaf Galay delves into Bellows legendary life and career, using his major works as both territory and map for how the author related to the most critical issues of his time. Exploring Bellows approach to race, gender, and the Jewish American post-war immigrant experience, Galay weaves together excerpts from Bellows novels and the recollections and observations of his contemporaries. Featuring interviews with the late great Philip Roth, Salman Rushdie, and Martin Amis,THE ADVENTURES OF SAUL BELLOWis a must-see doc for Bellow fans and a comprehensive primer for newbies interested in learning more about Bellow and his contributions to 20thcentury American Jewish literature.Watch the TrailerQuestions or Comments?Call PJFM at (215) 545-4400, email info@phillyjfm.org, or visit the PJFM official website.Please Note: masks arerequired inside the National Museum of American Jewish History, which will be limited in capacity.___________________________________________________________________________________________This program is presented by Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media in partnership with the National Museum of American Jewish History  

Monday, Nov 15, 2021

Monday, November 159:30am - 6:00pm ETFree, Registration Required - click hereABOUT THE CONFERENCEAmidst the bloodshed and destruction of World War II, nearly 1.5 million Jewish men and women made vital contributions to the Allied war effort against Adolf Hitler and the Axis powers. However, despite the large volume of World War II research, books, movies, and other works, the very fact of these 1.5 million Jewish soldiers remains virtually unknown.In November 2021, leading experts from universities, archives, libraries and museums will gather on an international (virtual) stage, alongside members of the public, veterans and their families, and Holocaust survivors and their descendants to explore the experience of the Jewish soldier in WWII.More InformationVisit the official Jewish Soldiers & Fighters in World War II conference website for more information - click here___________________________________________________________________________________________The National Museum of American Jewish History is proud to serve as a cultural partner on Jewish Soldiers and Fighters in WWII conference, which is convened and presented by the Blavatnik Archive with the generous support of Genesis Philanthropy Group, Blavatnik Family Foundation, and David Berg Foundation. Produced by jMUSE and guided by an internationally recognized and respected committee of scholarly advisors, including Dr. Elissa Bemporad (Professor of History and the Jerry and William Ungar Chair in Eastern European Jewish History and the Holocaust, Queens College and the Graduate Center - CUNY); Dr. Derek Penslar (William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History, Harvard University); Dr. Anna Shternshis (Al and Malka Green Professor of Yiddish Studies and the Director of the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Toronto).___________________________________________________________________________________________You may also be interested in...Jewish Soldiers & Fighters in World War II (Day 1)

Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021

Wednesday, November 17 at 12 pm ETFree with suggested $10 donationSee "Ways to Watch" BelowJoin Mike Solomonov and Hlne Jawhara Pier for a conversation on Sephardic history and culinary traditions as the two master chefs celebrate the release of the second edition of Jawhara-Pier's book, SEPHARDI. As Chef Solomonov said in his review, "Sephardi is truly the only cookbook of its kind...Mazel Bueno to Sephardi!"About the ChefsHlne Jawhara Pier is a PhD in Medieval History and the History of Food. She was awarded the American Sephardi Federation's Broome and Allen Fellowship in 2018 in recognition of her impressive academic accomplishments and service of the Sephardic community. Her research interests are the medieval culinary history of Spain through inter and multiculturalism with a special focus on the Jewish culinary heritage written in Arabic. From Barcelona, Santa Barbara, Bar-Ilan University in Israel and beyond, Pier has given lectures on subjects such as Reflections on the Jewish heritage according to the Kitab al-tabih, "Jewish cuisine in old cookbooks of the Iberian Peninsula", "Jews and Muslims at the Table" and much more.Michael Solomonov is a beloved champion of Israel's extraordinarily diverse and vibrant culinary landscape. He is co-owner of CookNSolo Restaurants with hospitality entrepreneur, Steve Cook. Together they own Philadelphias Zahav, the trailblazing restaurant where Solomonov is Chef, which has put the rich melting pot of Israeli cuisine at the forefront of dining in America today. Solomonov is the co-author of three cookbooks, and the recipient of the following James Beard awards: 2011 Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic, 2016 Best International Cookbook and Book of the Year for his and business partner/co-author Steve Cooks best-selling cookbook, Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking, and the 2017 Outstanding Chef. In 2018, Zahav was recognized by Food & Wine Magazine as one of "The 40 Most Important Restaurants of the Past 40 Years" and in May of 2019, Zahav was awarded "Outstanding Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation, making Zahav the first Israeli-American restaurant to be awarded this great honor. In addition to his work at Zahav, Chef Solomonov co-owns Philadelphia's Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Abe Fisher, and Goldie. In July of 2019, Solomonov brought another major slice of Israeli food culture to Philadelphia with K'Far, an Israeli bakery & caf named for his hometown just outside of Tel Aviv. In November of 2019, Solomonov opened Merkaz, an Israeli pita sandwich shop, and in February of 2020 opened Laser Wolf, an Israeli skewer house. Outside of the restaurants, you can often find Mike with Steve at Pho 75, working out the kinks in their Israeli village, or with family.Purchase the BooksInterested in purchasing a copy of the book for yourself or as a gift? Visit our online Museum Store and order your copies of books by Jawhara-Pier and Solomonov today.Ways to WatchFacebook: Look for the LIVE post on theMuseums Facebook page at 12pm ET. You do not need a Facebook account to view the program.NMAJH website:A little before the program start time, the livestream will also be available at the top of this page. You will be prompted to enter your email address. Please note that you may need to refresh your screen and press play on the videothe static image will be replaced with the live feed before the program starts.Zoom:Registration is required to receive the linkclick here. The Museums Zoom can accommodate 500 guests. Should we reach that number, please use one of the other methods listed abovethey are all free and have unlimited capacity.

Thursday, Nov 18, 2021

Thursday, November 18 at 3 pm ETFree with suggested $10 donationSee "Ways to Watch" belowJoin us for this program as we get to knowBeth A. Lee, author of the newly released book entitled The Essential Jewish Baking Cookbook: 50 Traditional Recipes for Every Occasion. In preparation for Hanukkah, Lee will teach us two ways to make Sufganiyot, the jelly donuts traditionally eaten during the Jewish festival of lights. We'll also talk about Beth's life, her transition from working in silicon valley to working with silicone baking mats, her food blog OMG! Yummy and what exactly brought her to write this book.Try the Recipe at HomeCheck out Beth A Lee's Sufganiyot recipe here. Try making these sweet treats in your own home during the program or whenever it is convenient for you!About the AuthorBeth A. Leegrew up on the East Coast before moving to Northern California, far away from the traditional Jewish food she was raised on. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she received a degree in business and pursued a marketing career in Silicon Valley.In 2010, Beth realized she preferred pita chips over computer chips and launched her food blog, OMG! Yummy. Through her blog, she reconnected with her love of cooking and her passion for documenting her family's multicultural food traditions.Beth has been featured in the New York Times and the San Jose Mercury News and has been a frequent contributor to Edible Silicon Valley magazine. She also co-leads a popular virtual cooking group, Tasting Jerusalem, focused on Middle Eastern cuisines and ingredients.Beth is so glad she can make a New York-style bagel in her sunlit kitchen in Northern California.Purchase the BookInterested in purchasing a copy of the book for yourself or as a gift? Click here to visit our online Museum Store and order your copy today.Ways to WatchFacebook: Look for the LIVE post on theMuseums Facebook page at 3pm ET. You do not need a Facebook account to view the program.NMAJH website:A little before the program start time, the livestream will also be available at the top of this page. You will be prompted to enter your email address. Please note that you may need to refresh your screen and press play on the videothe static image will be replaced with the live feed before the program starts.Zoom:Registration is required to receive the linkclick here. The Museums Zoom can accommodate 500 guests. Should we reach that number, please use one of the other methods listed abovethey are all free and have unlimited capacity.

Saturday, Nov 20, 2021

Saturday, November 20 at 7 pm ET$15 GA- Click Here for TicketsIn Person at the National Museum of American Jewish Historyenter code "nmajhPJFM41" at check-out for a $5 discount

Movies are back! Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (PJFM), formerly known as Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, is back with its 41^st Annual Jewish Film Festival. Two weeks of the best in Jewish international cinema! Fall Fest will take place both *in theaters and venues throughout Philadelphia and stream on-demand. This evening will feature the film "Not Going Quietly".COVID-19: Proof of vaccination with ID is required for entry. Masking is required inside all areas of the Museum, which will be limited in capacity. A photo of your vaccination card on your phone will be accepted.About The FilmAdy Barkan had his whole life ahead of him. A rising star in political organizing and a new father, life was good. Then came the diagnosis: ALS, a life-threatening disease that would ultimately paralyze Adys entire body. He knew he had every right to feel despair. The diagnosis felt like a death sentence. He also knew that he had to make a choice. Returning to his activist roots, Ady vows to fight for healthcare justice so that folks like him, folks that rely on government-sponsored healthcare programs, have the means to survive.After a chance encounter with a powerful senator is caught on video and goes viral, Ady suddenly finds himself with a platform. Capitalizing on his newfound celebrity, he launches the Be a Hero campaign. With support from a talented cohort of young activists, Ady travels the country and builds his people-powered healthcare movement from the ground up. Though Adys voice eventually fades, his message remains clear: hes not going quietly. Not until every person has the right to affordable healthcare. Not until he can leave this world a better place for his son to inherit.This impactful documentary, brimming with inspiration, took home the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at SXSW 2021.Watch the TrailerQuestions or Comments?Call PJFM at (215) 545-4400, email info@phillyjfm.org, or visit the PJFM official website.Please Note: masks arerequired inside the National Museum of American Jewish History, which will be limited in capacity.___________________________________________________________________________________________This program is presented by Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media in partnership with the National Museum of American Jewish History  

Sunday, Nov 21, 2021

Sunday, November 21, at 4 pm ETFreeSee "Ways to Watch" belowJoin the Sephardic singing sensation, Sarah Aroeste, to celebrate the release of her new all-Ladino Hanuka album. Be the first to see Aroeste perform music from the album and a brand new music video. Aroeste will lead a sing-along for all in attendance, as well as a bimuelo-making demonstration and cook-off.Bimuelo recipe and sing-a-long song-lists will be sent to registrants in advance of the program. Spread the word and join in the fun for a Hanuk alegre!Ways to WatchFacebook: Look for the LIVE post on theMuseums Facebook page at 4pm ET. You do not need a Facebook account to view the program.Zoom:Registration is required to receive the linkclick here. The Zoom can accommodate 100 guests. Should we reach that number, please use one of the other methods listed abovethey are all free and have unlimited capacity.

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This program is being presented by Sarah Aroeste in partnership with the National Museum of American Jewish History._____________________________________________________________You may also be interested in...SEPHARDI's Second Edition with Mike Solomonov and Dr Hlne Jawhara PierSufganiyot and Essential Jewish Baking with Beth A LeeConversation with Michael TwittyRewatch: Songs of Our People, Songs of Our Neighbors with Sarah Aroeste

Thursday, Dec 16, 2021

Thursday, December 16 at 1 pm ETFree with suggested $10 donationSee "Ways to Watch" belowTune in as we get to know the James Beard Award-winning culinary historian and food writer Michael Twitty. We'll talk about the highly anticipated release of his third book, Koshersoul, which will focus on Jewish and Black food traditions through the eyes of Black Jews and Southerners who converted to Judaism, including his own. We'll find out more about Twitty's role as an educator in the Jewish community around Washington DC, his work as an interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg, his recent appearance at the Netflix series High on the Hog, and his myriad other exciting projects.The video below is a clip from PBS NewsHour featuring Michael Twitty and his work at Colonial Williamsburg.About the AuthorMichael W. Twitty is a living history interpreter, culinary historian, and food writer personally charged with teaching, documenting, and preserving the African American culinary traditions of the historic South and the wider African Atlantic world as well as parent traditions in Africa. He blogs at Afroculinaria.His first book,The Cooking Gene(HarperCollins 2017), won the 2018 James Beard Award, making him one of the few Black authors so awarded. Twitty's latest book,Rice, is just out with UNC press.Koshersoul(HarperCollins), about his culinary journey as a Jew of African descent, will be out in 2022.Ways to WatchFacebook: Look for the LIVE post on theMuseums Facebook page at 1pm ET. You do not need a Facebook account to view the program.NMAJH website:A little before the program start time, the livestream will also be available at the top of this page. You will be prompted to enter your email address. Please note that you may need to refresh your screen and press play on the videothe static image will be replaced with the live feed before the program starts.Zoom:Registration is required to receive the linkclick here. The Museums Zoom can accommodate 500 guests. Should we reach that number, please use one of the other methods listed abovethey are all free and have unlimited capacity.

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