The Jewish Americans

Jewish American Experience DocumentaryOn January 3 at 7 p.m The Mandel JCC and WVIZ/PBS Ideastream will be presenting a special preview screening of “THE JEWISH AMERICANS” a three-night “epic documentary that follows 350 years of Jewish American History from the first settlement in the 17th century to the present, and explores the experience of immigration and assimilation….While the story of Jewish life in America is emblematic of the American immigrant story, it is also a unique story of ongoing discrimination and stereotyping coupled with some of the most remarkable accomplishments in American history, the arts, commerce, science and academia.”

Jay Sanderson,  The executive producer of, “THE JEWISH AMERICANS”, will be at the event to share insight and answer questions. The preview screening will be held in the Stonehill Auditorium.  Admission is FREE, but reservations are required.  To reserve your space please call or email ideastream Audience Services at (216) 916-6301 or nbrown@ideastream.org.

The complete documentary will air on PBS January 9, 16, and 23. For more information about the series or to view the episode descriptions of The Jewish Americans