Join the Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives for
Every Town Had a Community:
Celebrating Jewish life
in the small towns of Western Pennsylvania
Sunday, April 3 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Come hear the stories and voices of the Small Towns Jewish History Project, featuring the congregations of Donora, Latrobe, New Castle, Sharon and Farrell, and Uniontown.
In 2015, the Small Towns Jewish History Project was launched to preserve the legacy of small town Jewish life in Western Pennsylvania.
You're invited to join us on Sunday, April 3 from 1 - 4 p.m. to learn about the rich history of the communities the project has covered and how you can help save a unique regional heritage.
Every Town Had a Community
will feature multimedia presentations from the Small Towns Jewish History Project's Eric Lidji and Susan Melnick.
Also:
PREVIEW
- Sam Zolten's upcoming documentary, "Missing McKeesport"
LEARN
- How to preserve your family treasures with Megan Massanelli
- How to research family history online with Evan Wolfson
MEET
- Steven J. Edelstein, author of "The Baker of Lozin," a novella about Prohibition-era McKeesport
- Tammy Hepps, genealogist and creator of HomesteadHebrews.com
- Researcher Gail Murray, "The Merging Jewish Communities Northwest of Pittsburgh"
Admission to this event is free with registration, but does not include access to museum exhibitions. Please register online.
Refreshments will be served. Dietary laws will be observed.
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