Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Has Been Exploring Intersectionality Within Jewish Cultures Throughout Recent Programming

When: October and November 2022

What:  A four-part series on the historical interactions and contemporary intersections of Jewish people and Indigenous Peoples, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day and Month, that features the perspectives of a television star, an artist, and a historian. Much of the public programming at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) in recent years has been dedicated to multiculturalism, identity, and intersectionality.

“With all of our public programming, we hope to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the experiences which make up the American Jewish story,” said Dan Samuels, Director of Public Programs at The Weitzman. “This series spotlights, historical interactions between Jewish and Indigneous Americans, and contemporary stories from people who are Jewish AND Indigenous.”

Program Lineup:

Jewish and Indigenous American Interactions with Dr. David Koffman — Part 1
Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. ET
Free on Zoom, with suggested donation
Dr. Koffman will highlight significant moments in history that helped shape the dynamics of Indigenous and Jewish American relationships from the colonial Atlantic world to the Civil Rights era.

Members of Two Tribes with Emily Bowen Cohen
Tuesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. ET
Free on Zoom, with suggested donation
Illustrator, author, and educator Emily Bowen Cohen will discuss her own experiences as an Indigenous and Jewish American. She will use her own original drawings and comic panels to help illustrate the ways in which people with intersectional identities are creating spaces for themselves in today’s Jewish community.

Jewish and Indigenous American Interactions with Dr. David Koffman — Part 2
Wednesday, November 9 at 8 p.m. ET
Free on Zoom, with suggested donation
Dr. Koffman takes a closer look at more recent relationships between Indigenous and Jewish communities in America and Canada.

Conversation with Sarah Podemski
Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. ET
In person at The Weitzman in Philadelphia; $25 admission
Sarah Podemski is the award-winning actress and star of Taika Waititi’s critically acclaimed television dramedy, “Reservation Dogs” that airs on Fx and is available on Hulu. She is a Toronto native who is both Anishinaabe (the Indigenous peoples in the Great Lakes region of Canada) and Ashkenazi Jewish. After three decades in film and television, Podemski offers a unique lens on the representation of women, Indigenous peoples, and Jewish identity in the media.

Visit https://theweitzman.org/#events to learn more.

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ABOUT THE WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
Established in 1976, and situated on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the only museum in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience. The Weitzman presents educational programs and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews in America. Its purpose is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to which Americans aspire. For more information, visit: https://theweitzman.org.