Calendar of Events
The following events have been created to enhance participation and engagement with All Other Nights.
Check back often for updates.
JANUARY 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010 / 9:30am
Jews and The Civil War
Sponsored by Adath Israel (Lawrenceville)
Herbert Kaufman, Civil War historian, will lead a discussion
Location: Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: FREE
Registration Required: No
Contact: Glenda Mendelsohn, 215.499.0435, glendamendelsohn@gmail.com
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 6, 2010 / 7:30pm
Movie Night at Or Hadash
Sponsored by Or Hadash: A Reconstructionist Congregation
In celebration of this year’s OBOJC selection, Or Hadash is hosting a movie night with two documentaries: Jewish America, The Civil War (An excellent account of the participation of Jews in the Civil War) and Shalom Y’All (a fun and personal description of Jewish life in the South today)
Location: Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: FREE
Registration Required: No, but recommended (register)
Contact: Babette Zemel, 215.635.3270, zemel@email.chop.edu
MARCH
Sunday, March 7, 2010 / 2:30pm
Book Discussion and Game Night
Sponsored by Abramson Center for Jewish Life, Tiferes B’nai Israel, Temple Judea
All Other Nights book discussion… Who wants to be a smillionaire game… and snacks for the community.
Location: Abramson Center, 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: FREE
Registration Required: No
Contact: Steven Weiss, 215.966.9298, jase188@comcast.net
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 / 1:00pm
HAZAK
Sponsored by Adath Israel
Book Review with Linda Robinson, docent and classroom lecturer at the Barnes Foundation and former English Chair/Humanities Coordinator at the Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Bryn Mawr.
Location: Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Avenue, Merion Station
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: FREE
Registration Required: No
Contact: Rabbi Robert Rubin, 610.934.1919, rbobrubin@adathisrael.org
Sunday, March 14, 2010 / 10:00am
Abraham Lincoln and the Creation of the Jewish Chaplaincy
Sponsored by Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun
Brunch, lecture, and discussion with historian Shalom Lamm
Location: BTBJ, 1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: TBA
Registration Required: Yes, (register)
Contact: Ellen Braun, 215.836.5677, office@btbj.org
Sunday, March 21, 2010 / 7:00pm
Costumed Interpreters Bring The Civil War to Life
Sponsored by Temple Sholom in Broomall
While in period attire, living historians Mira & Bruce Form will present an educational and entertaining program entitled: Images of the Past: Jews and the Civil War. The Forms will discuss the many roles played by the Jews during the Civil war. They will also present a living history display of original artifacts and reproductions from the period.
Location: Temple Sholom in Broomall, 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: FREE
Registration Required: No
Contact: Sandy Cohen, 610.356.5165, skcohen@temple-sholom.org
APRIL
Friday, April 30, 2010 / 5:45pm
When Jewry Came Marching Home: American Jews and the Civil War
Sponsored by Melrose B’nai Israel Emanul-El
Services followed by dinner and a program: A Scholar-in-Residence weekend encompassing music, tales and memorabilia. Our scholars will present 19th Century Jewish music, a review of "All Other Nights", and a multi-media event about Jews and their participation in the Civil War.
Location: MBIEE, 133 West Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: $40 for the weekend, $18 per individual event (includes a themed meal at each session)
Registration Required: Yes (register)
Contact: Rachel Poller, 215.635.1505, scholar@mbiee.org
MAY
Saturday, May 1, 2010 / 9:15am
When Jewry Came Marching Home: American Jews and the Civil War
Sponsored by Melrose B’nai Israel Emanul-El
Services followed by lunch and a book review: A Scholar-in-Residence weekend encompassing music, tales and memorabilia. Our scholars will present 19th Century Jewish music, a review of "All Other Nights", and a multi-media event about Jews and their participation in the Civil War.
Location: MBIEE, 133 West Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: $40 for the weekend, $18 per individual event (includes a themed meal at each session)
Registration Required: Yes (register)
Contact: Rachel Poller, 215.635.1505, scholar@mbiee.org
Saturday, May 1, 2010 / 6:00pm
When Jewry Came Marching Home: American Jews and the Civil War
Sponsored by Melrose B’nai Israel Emanul-El
Saturday evening services followed by dinner and a book review: A Scholar-in-Residence weekend encompassing music, tales and memorabilia. Our scholars will present 19th Century Jewish music, a review of "All Other Nights", and a multi-media event about Jews and their participation in the Civil War.
Location: MBIEE, 133 West Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham
Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Cost: $40 for the weekend, $18 per individual event (includes a themed meal at each session)
Registration Required: Yes (register)
Contact: Rachel Poller, 215.635.1505, scholar@mbiee.org
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