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Atlanta Jewish History Talks (Winter 2021)

Discover something new in something old with The Breman Museum's Atlanta Jewish History Talks. Enjoy a series of six talks with Atlanta's foremost historians on major events that affected the tapestry of the city of Atlanta. Talks will cover topics such as the Rise of Rich's Department Store, Jewish political activism, and Atlanta's most infamous instances of anti-Semitism - the Leo Frank Case and the Emory Dental School Scandal. Tickets are available on a per class basis or as a series. Check for pricing and more information on each class below.

Discover even more with our Director of Archives, Jeremy Katz, new book Images of America: Atlanta's Jewish Community. Jeremy dives even deeper into the stories discussed in the series and more. Order your copy here today!

MEMBERS FREE CLICK HERE | NON-MEMBERS $10 PER CLASS OR $36 FOR THE SERIES
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Atlanta Jewish History Talks, Winter 2021 Series is Sponsored by Marilyn Ginsberg Eckstein

The Infamous Case of Leo Frank

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Jan, 28, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

The Activism of Jewish Women

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Feb, 04, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

The Rise of Rich's

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Feb, 11, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

The Old Jewish Neighborhood of Atlanta

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Feb, 18, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

The Life of Jewish Politician: Morris Abram

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Feb, 25, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

Uncovering a History of Antisemitism at Emory Dental School

Cost: $10 per Talk | $36 for Series

When: Mar, 04, 2021 | 10:30 - 11:30

Where: Zoom Webinar | Register Here

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