Events in March–May 2023
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March 23, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Film Screening - Stabbed in the Back6:00 pm: Film Screening - Stabbed in the Back – Jewish soldiers patriotically served in Austro-Hungarian and German armies during WWI only to become scapegoated victims in the Holocaust. This colorized documentary film presents for the first time on screen the story of hundreds of thousands of Jewish soldiers who served in the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary) armies during The Great War between 1914-1918, only to be persecuted a mere two decades later during the Holocaust. Otto Frank (father of Anne) was one of the most well-known Jewish WWI veterans in Germany. After loyally serving his country, he was forced into hiding. In return for his sacrifice, his country ended up murdering his wife and children. The fate of the veterans and their ultimate betrayal is illustrated in this groundbreaking film. Filmmaker Peter Rosenbluth will be in attendance and participate in a Q&A. Film is 42 minutes long. Q&A and reception to follow. Film presented in partnership with the German Embassy in the United States. |
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April 27, 2023(1 event)
3:00 pm: Webinar - The Immortals: The Four Chaplains and Charles Walter David, Jr.3:00 pm: Webinar - The Immortals: The Four Chaplains and Charles Walter David, Jr. – Steven Collis discusses his book The Immortals: The World War II Story of Five Fearless Heroes, the Sinking of the Dorchester, and an Awe-inspiring Rescue. During World War II, on January 29, 1943, the SS Dorchester and a small convoy sailed the perilous route from Newfoundland to the Army Command Base in Greenland. Four chaplains were assigned to the Dorchester with more than 900 men on board. Alexander Goode, a Jewish rabbi; John Washington, a Catholic priest; George Fox, a Methodist minister; and Clark Poling, a Baptist minister, all offered comfort, reassurances, and prayers with a warning from the captain that a German submarine was hunting their convoy. The Nazi U-boat captain, Karl-Jurg Wachter, had been stalking the Americans for days. When the weather finally gave him an opening, Wachter was in a position to strike. Just past midnight, on February 3, just hours from their destination, the Dorchester was torpedoed and sank, throwing its passengers into the frigid waters and creating the worst single loss of an American personnel convoy during WWII. Many of the survivors credit the four chaplains with saving their lives. Those chaplains would become known as "The Immortal Chaplains" for their heroism in making the ultimate sacrifice. With no thought of themselves, they calmly helped men to safety through the chaos of their badly damaged ship, searched for spare life jackets for those without--eventually giving away their own life jackets and encouraging men in the freezing waters. The celebrated story of the Immortal Chaplains is now joined for the first time in print by the largely untold story of another hero of the sinking of the Dorchester: Charles Walter David, Jr. was a young Black petty officer aboard a Coast Guard cutter traveling with the convoy who bravely dived into the glacial water over and over again, even with hypothermia setting in, to try to rescue the men the chaplains had first helped and inspired to never give up. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bH4FcKXRR7u2hmEdLtxILw#/registration. Webinar - The Immortals: The Four Chaplains and Charles Walter David, Jr. |
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May 4, 2023(1 event)
3:00 pm: Webinar - Monsters and Miracles: Horror, Heroes and the Holocaust3:00 pm: Webinar - Monsters and Miracles: Horror, Heroes and the Holocaust – Author Ira Kitmacher discusses his book Monsters and Miracles. Al Kitmacher and Pearl Harris were heroes. In WWII, Al led his Jewish family to temporary safety, and through miracles he survived the Warsaw Ghetto and Nazi death camps. Pearl, with her military service in the Navy WAVES, helped fellow Jews who were suffering at the hands of the Nazis. The author's family, who were lost to the Holocaust, are given a voice by recreating their lives in Nazi Europe of the 1930s and 1940s. Few methods of examining the roots of antisemitism are more revealing than the study of folklore and stereotypes. This is critical to understanding why the Holocaust happened, and why we are witnessing a resurgence of antisemitism today. The author explores folktales using a cinematic construct of the Holocaust as one part horror story, and the other part hero and superhero story. Longstanding beliefs in monsters, angels, and the supernatural are discussed. By reexamining the Holocaust, and through our joint humanity and hope, we can try to prevent a similar nightmare from happening again. Webinar - Monsters and Miracles: Horror, Heroes and the Holocaust |
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May 11, 2023(1 event)
6:00 pm: Documentary Film Screening: And Now, Love6:00 pm: Documentary Film Screening: And Now, Love – WWII hero Dr. Bernard W. Bail, who was shot down over Nazi Germany, began a secret affair with a German nurse that inspired his career. |
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May 16, 2023(1 event)
1:00 pm: JAHM 2023: William Shemin and the Medal of Honor1:00 pm: JAHM 2023: William Shemin and the Medal of Honor – Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 Be part of a special online event in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, as we delve into the extraordinary life of William Shemin, a Jewish Medal of Honor recipient. Learn how Shemin’s life and legacy intertwines with the greater Jewish American narrative. Check out our new virtual exhibition, William Shemin: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, to learn more! Attendees will enjoy a fascinating exploration of the Medal of Honor and its history, led by Greg Waters, Director of Curatorial Affairs for the Medal of Honor Museum. Dr. Josh Perelman, Chief Curator and Director of Interpretation at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, will present on the life of William Shemin, and we’ll have the privilege of hearing personal insights from his daughter, Elsie Shemin-Roth. Moderated by the award-winning writer and editor, Sandee Brawarsky, who will skillfully guide the conversation and bring the stories to life. We invite you to join us for this enlightening and educational event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of our shared heritage. Register now to reserve your spot. An Official Program of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM). |
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June 3, 2023(1 event)
11:00 am: Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Walk Weekend11:00 am: Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Walk Weekend – Stretch your legs and your mind during the Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (June 3 and 4, 2023). It’s been awhile but we’re so excited about bringing Walk Weekend back this June with a NEW site added to our lineup! We’re a group of cultural institutions founded in 1983 with the goal of drawing attention to the fabulous destinations in DC off of the National Mall. During Walk Weekend, the first Saturday and Sunday in June, each of our institutions is open for FREE! |
June 4, 2023(1 event)
11:00 am: Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Walk Weekend11:00 am: Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Walk Weekend – Stretch your legs and your mind during the Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk (June 3 and 4, 2023). It’s been awhile but we’re so excited about bringing Walk Weekend back this June with a NEW site added to our lineup! We’re a group of cultural institutions founded in 1983 with the goal of drawing attention to the fabulous destinations in DC off of the National Mall. During Walk Weekend, the first Saturday and Sunday in June, each of our institutions is open for FREE! |