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  • Scholars in Session: Advice Columns and the American Press with Ayelet Brinn, UofM Frankel Fellow

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    At the turn of the twentieth century, American Yiddish advice columns were more than entertainment—they became vital guides that helped new immigrants navigate personal struggles, American politics, and Jewish communal life while forging deep, trust-based relationships between newspapers and readers. Brinn delves into how these columns transformed the Yiddish press into a central institution of ...

  • Scholars in Session: Jews of Color: One Term, Many Communities with Samira Mehta

    The J - Detroit 6600 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

    Jews of color are much in the news, but who are they and where do they come from? This talk explores the many ways that Jews of color come to and understand their Jewish identities, dispelling common misperceptions and answering questions about the experience of Jews of color in the United States. _Sponsored by EMU ...