Who are the Jews of the Former Soviet Union, and where do their stories begin?

Join Rabbi Alex Tansky for a fascinating two-session journey through more than 2,500 years of Jewish history. Together, we will trace the origins of the diverse Jewish communities that came to live throughout the Russian Empire and the Former Soviet Union, including Ashkenazi, Bukharian, and Mountain (Gorsky) Jews. From the ancient Jewish communities of Babylonia and Persia to the shtetls of Eastern Europe, the Pale of Settlement, the Soviet era, and the remarkable revival of Jewish life in our own time, we will explore the customs, languages, traditions, and stories that reveal the extraordinary diversity, resilience, and enduring spirit of the Jewish communities of the Former Soviet Union.

Tuesday 6pm, Oct 20, 27

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