Passionate Pioneers: Yiddish Secular Education in US Jewish Federation Orange County California LA Metro: Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, Ventura County - United States History: archeology Wed 7 Sep 2011
History: archeology
Wed 7 Sep 2011
2011
September 2011
Wednesday 7 September 2011
Wed 7 Sep, 12-1:30 pm. 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA, 92603. Jackie Menter, 949-435-3484. Jewish Federation Orange County - [email][events]
Author and educator Fradle Pomerantz Freidenreich recounts the rarely told story of Yiddish secular schools and summer camps during the first half of the 20th century. Close to 1,000 schools and 39 camps were established in America and Canada. Her book "Passionate Pioneers: Yiddish Secular Education in North America 1910-1960" will be available for purchase and signing. All are welcome at this free program Sponsored by Jewish Federation & Family Services and the Community Scholar Program. RSVP required. Time: 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM Location: Conference Rooms C&D, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA Contact: Doris Jacobson, Phone: 949-435-3484 doriss.