Events in August–October 2019
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- TM Garret - Erasing the Hate
TM Garret - Erasing the Hate
TM Garret - Erasing the Hate
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August 6, 2019TM Garret is a German-American author, producer, filmmaker, marketing expert, radio personality, human rights activist and founder of C.H.A.N.G.E, a Memphis-based non-profit organization which engages in community outreach programs, food drives, seminars, anti-racism campaigns and anti-violence campaigns. He is also the founder and organizer of the annual Memphis Peace Conference, which includes an interfaith community panel and was first held at Withers Collection Museum and Gallery in Memphis on Sept. 29, 2018.
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- Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Community Day at National Park
Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Community Day at National Park
Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Community Day at National Park
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September 15, 2019Join The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, National Museum of American Jewish Military History, and the Greater Washington Jewish community for the 5th Annual Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park.
Buy your tickets now for Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park, and watch alongside 1,500 Jewish community members as the Nats take on the Atlanta Braves. Plus, enjoy family-friendly activities, meet the Nationals’ mascot Screech, and spend time with the Racing Presidents when you join us before game time!
Sunday, September 15
12:00 p.m. Pre-game fun begins
behind sections 142 and 143
1:35 p.m. First pitchNationals Park
1500 South Capitol St. SE
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- Dearest Ruth, How Are You?: Falling in Love through Letters during WWII
Dearest Ruth, How Are You?: Falling in Love through Letters during WWII
Dearest Ruth, How Are You?: Falling in Love through Letters during WWII
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October 27, 2019Selma (Ruth) met Irv on a blind date shortly before he was deployed to Europe to fight in World War II. Through the course of a year, they corresponded, writing over 100 letters to each other. By the time he came home, they had fallen in love. This book expounds on the importance of words and the written language in developing a lasting relationship. We also get a birds eye view of an 18 year old fighting in WWII.
Dearest Ruth, How Are You?: Falling in Love through Letters during WWII