Rescheduled as a fun Zoom learning experience!
Washington's letter to the Jews of Newport, RI creates a precedent of equality unknown to Jews during centuries of exile. However, many questions exist about this 1790 document, including who actually wrote the letter and what our first president actually meant. Please join us as we explore this important part of the history of Jews in America.
Rabbi Charles E. Savenor serves as the Director of Congregational Education at the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City. Rabbi Savenor has also served as the Director of Kehilla (Congregational) Development for the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Prior to serving the USCJ, Rabbi Savenor was the Associate Dean and Director of Admissions at the Jewish Theological Seminary and Associate Rabbi at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago (1996-2001).
An optional light bagel breakfast will be served. Yes, we will deliver a bagel breakfast kit directly to you!
