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Jewish American Heritage Lecture at National Archives in partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington

Featuring Dr. Gary Zola, We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, a Documentary History

Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Gary P. Zola, a distinguished scholar of the American Jewish experience and an ordained rabbi, traces President Lincoln's fascinating connections to and legacy with Jewish Americans. Using newspaper clippings, letters, poems, and sermons - many never published before - Dr. Zola helps us understand why Lincoln was given the affectionate title "Rabbi" by America's small, but growing Jewish population.

Dr. Zola will be in conversation with Erin Carlson Mast, Executive Director at President Lincoln's Cottage. A book-signing follows the program.
Dr. Zola is the executive director of The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and Edward M. Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor of American Jewish Experience & Reform Jewish History at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati.
National Archives' William G. McGowan Theater
Constitution Avenue & 7th Street, NW
Special Events Entrance
Washington, D.C. -- Directions

Free general admission – register in advance through National Archives

Advanced reserved seats for $10

Online | rsvp@jhsgw.org | 202-789-0900

In partnership with the National Archives and President Lincoln's Cottage

Promotional partners: The Foundation for Jewish Studies and the Washington Jewish Film Festival

Dr. Zola's participation made possible, in part, by generous support from David Bruce Smith, Brenda & Paul Pascal, and Sandra & Jon Willen.