Scholars in Session: Before the PARADE-The Leo Frank Story featuring Professor Howard Lupovitch
February 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
In anticipation of the Tony Award-winning musical PARADE coming to the Fisher Theatre this winter, please join us for a FREE lecture as Professor Howard Lupovitch discusses the true story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager charged with a heinous crime in 1913. This discussion will explore the historical events that inspired the musical and led to the creation of the Anti-Defamation League. Introduction by Carolyn Normandin, Regional Director, ADL Michigan.
All attendees to this program will receive a discount code for Fisher Theatre tickets to PARADE.
Dr. Howard Lupovitch is Professor of History and Director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University, as well as an accomplished author.
Presented by SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment). Co-Sponsored by Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University, ADL Michigan and JLearn.
Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment (SAJE) programming is endowed by a generous gift from Cis Maisel and supported by Carol & Ronald P. Fogel, Sheri & David Jaffa, and Elaine & Michael Serling through The J’s Pillar of Light Program. SAJE inspires meaningful connections and important conversations.
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