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Black-Jewish History Dialogue: Conflicts and Collaborations in the 1960s

  • Dialogue Institute Temple University (062-56) / 1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 315 Philadelphia, PA 19121 (map)

This event will include a lecture, dialogue, and short walking tour looking at the history of Black-Jewish relations in Philadelphia during the 1960s. It will feature to historic episodes: the Columbia Avenue Riots and the desegregation protests of Girard College. Registration information is forthcoming and will be coordinated by our sponsoring organization, the America Jewish Committee of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.