- Type
- Location Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Date 30-05-2019
Event Title
Encounters with the holy land
Event Date
30-05-2019
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Organization Name / Organize By
Touro Synagogue Foundation
Organizing/Related Departments
Touro Synagogue Foundation
Organization Type
OTHERS
EventCategory
Both (Technical & Non Technical)
EventLevel
All (State/Province/Region, National & International)
Related Industries
Location
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Dr. Beth Wenger, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss American interpretations of the "holy land" by examining American tourism and travel to pre-state Israel, the representation of the holy land in exhibitions and world fairs, and the symbols and the public culture of American Zionism.
A reception following the lecture will include an interfaith discussion on what the holy land means to people of different faiths.
Reservations required: [email protected]
Free and open to the public
Others Details
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures
Registration Fees
Not Mention
Registration Ways
Other
Address/Venue
Touro Synagogue, 85 Touro Street, Newport, United States
Pin/Zip Code : 02840
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