Forging a More Perfect Union: American Jews and Democracy with Professor Lauren Strauss

Name: Forging a More Perfect Union: American Jews and Democracy with Professor Lauren Strauss
Start: 2026-10-14T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-14T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Capital Jewish Museum

Wed, Oct 14 · 6:30 PM Capital Jewish Museum · Penn Quarter

Public program with Professor Lauren Strauss on American Jews and democracy.

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