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Opening reception of “Pioneers to Present” with local dignitaries and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum staff. Free.
Beloved local teacher is honored with a concert of classical music by his daughter, Rebecca, and her husband. In conjunction with “Pioneers to the Present” exhibit on Contra Costa Jewry. Free.
Jewish grandmothers read stories for kids, including one bubbe reading in Spanish. In conjunction with “Pioneers to the Present” exhibit on local Jews. Free.
Elizabeth Rosner discusses her book on intergenerational Holocaust trauma. In conjunction with “Pioneers to the Present” exhibit on local Jews. $5.
Genealogist Stephen Harris shares information on how to research your roots. In conjunction with local Jewish history exhibit. Free.
The son of a German Nazi and his wife, the daughter of Jewish immigrants, discuss their love story. Free.
Richard Schwartz discusses his book on turn-of-the-century Jewish actor Maurice B. Curtis, who used his earnings to finance the lighting of the Statue of Liberty. Free.
Closing event for the “Jews of Richmond and Contra Costa” exhibit. With food, wine, live music and talk by J. columnist Alix Wall on Bay Area Jewish culinary history. Free.