Adults

A Promised Land: Jewish Patriots, the American Revolution, and the Birth of Religious Freedom (Zoom)

Jews played a critical role both in winning the American Revolution—fighting for the patriot cause from Bunker Hill to Yorktown—and in defining the republic that was created from it. As the most visible non-Christian religion, Judaism was central to the debate over religious freedom in America at a critical juncture. Except for Philadelphia, the birthplace to the Declaration of Independence and a core of resistance, every city with a synagogue fell to the British during the war.

The Washington Post

Unlimited digital access to washingtonpost.com  for expert reporting and analysis from Washington and around the world, including award-winning investigative coverage and editorial commentary.  There’s also Live-streaming of Washington Post Live events, where top-level government and business leaders, emerging voices and newsmakers discuss the most pressing national and global issues of the day and real-time Q&A Discussions providing a behind the scenes look at key stories.

Prevention in Practice: Vaccines and Health Screenings

Join us for an engaging and practical workshop to learn more about preventive healthcare, focused on vaccines and evidence-based screening recommendations.

 

During this session, we will break down current guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), explaining how they apply to adults across different ages and risk factors.

 

Pride Month Table

Visit our table for health information and resources for community members in commemoration of Pride Month.

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