The History of Jewish Washington with Beatrice Gurwitz

 

What can the history of Jewish Washington tell us about the city, the nation, and the communities that have shaped them? Join Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director of the Lilian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum, for an exploration of the rich and often surprising history of Jewish life in the nation's capital. From the arrival of Jewish immigrants and the founding of Washington's early congregations to the roles Jewish Washingtonians have played in government, social movements, and civic life, these stories offer a distinctive lens on the broader American experience.

 

Beatrice will show how the Museum brings this history to life through artifacts, exhibitions, and personal stories — and how it draws on the past to foster connection, understanding, and dialogue across communities today.