JHS of Greater New Haven

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater
New Haven, Inc.
(The Official Unofficial Home Page)
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September 11, 2001
was a tragic day for the United States and, indeed, for the world.
NEVER FORGET!

We pray for the safe and victorious return of our servicemen and women who are enjoined in the war against terrorism, and
we pray for peace in Israel.

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please call the office of our archivist, Marvin Bargar, at (203)392-6125 to make sure that someone will be there to help you. Our archives are normally staffed Mon. to Fri., 9:00am-12:00 noon, or by special arrangement.

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Map and directions to our offices: Map by Mapquest©.

Calendar for 2003
All meetings are held at the Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge unless otherwise noted.
Board Meetings are on Thursdays at 7:30 PM,
Program Meetings are on Sundays at 10:00 AM.

Issues of HAPPENINGS in PDF format
Vol.XXIV No. 5, June 2003
Vol.XXIV No. 6, July 2003
Vol.XXV No. 1, October 2003
Vol.XXV No. 2, November 2003

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Nov. 16, 2003	November Jewish Book Festival 2003 At the Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge Nov. 16, 2003, 10:00 AM *What I Saw at the Fair* by Ann Birstein The author will give an account of her life growing up in Brooklyn, daughter of a Rabbi, and wife of writer, Alfred Kazin. This is a tender story of a woman in search of her own life. Sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society *Admission, $5.00 (free to members)* Refreshments will be served Further details in the Happenings
Nov. 23, 2003	November Jewish Book Festival 2003 At the Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge Nov. 23, 2003, 2:00 PM *The Haunted Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in America* by Lawrence J. Epstein The author will discuss how Jewish comedians transformed American entertainment from vaudeville to televison. He will recount jokes, routines and anecdotes that captivated audiences throughout the 20th Century. Sponsored by the Jewish Historical Society *Admission, $5.00 (free to members)* Refreshments will be served Further details in the Happenings
TEMPORARILY CLOSED	(This exhibit is temporarily closed.) ONGOING EXHIBIT By the Ethnic Heritage Center The New Haven Public Schools' Records, 1850-1950 Carefully detailed ledgers recorded daily attendance by students' names, addresses, their parents and their occupations Photos of old school buildings and memorabilia will be on display. 270 Fitch St., New Haven (On the campus of Southern Conn. State University next to Schwartz Hall dormitory) Click here for a map and directions to our offices: There are also be additional displays by all the member organizations Admission is FREE* and* Open to the public *Click here for a map to our location.*

The Society maintains its office and archives on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. Its holdings, which consist of the records, archives, and memorabilia of the greater New Haven Jewish community, have been used by scholars, genealogists, and other researchers from around the world. Seven volumes of Jews in New Haven have been published to date. The Society has also loaned materials and participated in mounting exhibits for the City of New Haven, Yale University, and the New Haven Colony Historical Society.

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The Society offices are normally open Mon. - Fri. from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon (EST). For more information about the Society or about using the research facilities, call or write or e-mail:

The Jewish Historical Soc. of Greater New Haven
P.O. Box 3251
New Haven, CT 06515-0351
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Tel.: (203)392-6125 (Office and Archives)
(203-392-5140 (FAX)
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of Greater New Haven

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Heritage Center

Member organization:
Conn. League of
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