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OFF SITE President Coolidge and the Jewish Community in the 1920s

Boston Herald newspaper clipping from Coolidge's address at the laying of the cornerstoneJoin us for a discussion of President Coolidge and Jewish relations in the 1920s in recognition of the 100th anniversary of an address by President Coolidge called, "Spiritual Unification of America" given at the laying of the cornerstone of the Jewish Community Center in New York City. The panel features Jennifer Young, education program manager at the Yiddish Book Center, and Aaron Berman, professor emeritus of history, Hampshire College. This discussion will be moderated by Bill Scher, Coolidge Museum Standing Committee vice chair. 
 
This program is part of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum's Centennial Series and is also part of Congregational B'Nai Israel's Cafe series on Sundays in person in the synagogue's Social Hall at 253 Prospect Street, Northampton and livestreamed. To get the livestream link register for the event through this brief form and the link will be in their confirmation email: 
https://www.cbinorthampton.org/event/cbi-cafe-president-calvin-coolidge-and-the-jews.html


10:30-11:00 am: Coffee and nosh  
11:00-12:00 pm: Presentation and discussion 

All are welcome, no registration required for in person attendance.

Date:
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Off Site
Categories:
  Adult Events     Coolidge     One-Time Events  

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