Monthly Archives: May 2019

Mapping Jewish Charleston

Though Charleston’s Jewish history, dating back to the late 17th century, is becoming better known to academics, most people are unaware of the basic facts. How many know, for example, that 200 years ago Charleston boasted the largest Jewish population on the North American continent, and that Carolina claims many firsts in Jewish history—the first […]

Revisiting the Past and Envisioning the Future

JHSSC Celebrates 25 YearsMay 18-19, 2019Charleston, SC Saturday, May 18 Layers of HistoryLisa Rosamond Thompson, College of CharlestonClick Here to listen to the Presentation Merchants: The Marrow of the Southern Jewish ExperienceStephen J. Whitfield, Max Richter Professor of American Civilization, Emeritus, Brandeis UniversityClick Here to listen to the Presentation Merchants on the Move Moderator: Katharine […]