The Albert Wisner Public Library will host a virtual program on the early history of Jewish immigrants to the Americas on Thurs., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. The staff of the New-York Historical Society will tell the story of the first Jewish arrivals in the 17th and 18th centuries, told with archival documents, objects, and portraits.
All area residents are welcome to register for this free program and receive the Zoom link the day before. To register, call the Library at 986-1047, Opt. 3 or visit https://www.albertwisnerlibrary.org/content/first-jewish-americans-freedom-and-culture-new-world-virtual-program.
A painting of Rebecca Gratz by Thomas Sully.
