The Remarkable Jewish Women of Boston: Lecture and Discussion
Contact: Steven M. Greenberg, 617-523-2324, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Remarkable Jewish Women in Boston History” A multi-media presentation given by librarians, Linda Stern & Helaine DavisWho was the first mother elected to the Boston school committee?*
Who was a “mistress of disguises” when she repeatedly entered Jordan Marsh to organize the clerks?*
Who was one of the first American nutritionists and linked proper diet with good health?*
Who was known as “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” and began her career performing in blackface?*
*Learn answers to these questions and more!
Featuring “Breaking Ground: Remarkable Jewish Women in Boston History,” a free multi-media presentation given by librarians Linda Stern and Helaine Davis.
Tour of Vilna Shul and other sites on the North Slope of Beacon Hill to follow.
RSVP: steven@vilnashul.org, linda.stern@gmail.com, helainedavis@gmail.com
Co-sponsored by the Vilna Shul and Boston Women’s Heritage Trail
*Note: Charles/MGH is the closest T stop*