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Screening and Discussion of "GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II"

Lisa Ades, Filmmaker
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
5:30-7:00 PM
Auditorium Museum of Art Map
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous (director Mel Brooks, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) and unknown share their war experiences: how they fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed.

The screening of the film will be followed by a discussion with the film’s director, Lisa Ades, and Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History Deborah Dash Moore.

All of UMMA’s public areas and galleries are wheelchair accessible. Please enter through the Frankel Family Wing entrance, located at the front of the building on State Street. Wheelchairs are available, and can be used inside the building for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask one of UMMA’s Security Officers for assistance borrowing a wheelchair upon arrival. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation, contact judaicstuies@umich.edu or 734-763-9047.
Building: Museum of Art
Event Type: Film Screening
Tags: Film, Jewish Studies
Source: Happening @ Michigan from Judaic Studies, International Institute, Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies, Department of American Culture

The Thursday Series is the core of the institute's scholarly program, hosting distinguished guests who examine methodological, analytical, and theoretical issues in the field of history. 

The Friday Series consists mostly of panel-style workshops highlighting U-M graduate students. On occasion, events may include lectures, seminars, or other programs presented by visiting scholars.

The insitute also hosts other historical programming, including lectures, film screenings, author appearances, and similar events aimed at a broader public audience.