Exploring Jewish Identity, Memory, and Storytelling Across Borders: An Evening of Reflection and Conversation

Name: Exploring Jewish Identity, Memory, and Storytelling Across Borders: An Evening of Reflection and Conversation
Start: 2025-10-17T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-10-17T23:00:00+00:00
Location: Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

October 17, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
575 3rd Street Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20001

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Add To Calendar 2025-10-17 20:00 2025-10-17 23:00 UTC Exploring Jewish Identity, Memory, and Storytelling Across Borders: An Evening of Reflection and Conversation Join us for a special evening that explores Jewish identity, memory, and storytelling across borders—highlighting the vibrant and diverse experiences of Jewish life in Sweden.The evening features Swedish author and illustrator Joanna Rubin Dranger, whose g Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum @ 575 3rd Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001, US Capital Jewish Museum info@capitaljewishmuseum.org
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In partnership with the Embassy of Sweden, join us for a special evening that explores Jewish identity, memory, and storytelling across borders—highlighting the vibrant and diverse experiences of Jewish life in Sweden.

The evening features Swedish author and illustrator Joanna Rubin Dranger, whose graphic memoir Remember Us to Life traces her family's Jewish history across three continents. Guiding the evening’s dialogue is Tahneer Oksman—writer, teacher, and scholar—whose expertise will add a vital American perspective to this transatlantic exchange.

Guests will also have the opportunity to view the exhibition @stoltjude (“@proudJew”), produced by the Jewish Youth Federation Sweden and the Swedish Living History Forum. Based on stories shared on the Instagram account @stoltjude, the exhibition features weekly reflections from young Swedish Jews on their identities, memories, and hopes for the future. The exhibition is part of Sweden’s celebration of 250 years of established Jewish life—a moment to honor Jewish culture, heritage, and identity across Sweden.

Joanna Rubin Dranger’s book Remember Us to Life will be available for purchase and signing at the Museum bookstore.

Program

4:00–5:00 PM – Explore the Capital Jewish Museum, including the special exhibition LGBTJews in the Federal City
5:00–6:10 PM – Welcoming remarks by Dr. Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director of the Capital Jewish Museum, moderated conversation, and audience Q&A
6:10–7:00 PM – Explore the Embassy of Sweden’s presentation @stoltjude (“@proudJew”) and purchase Joanna Rubin Dranger’s book Remember Us to Life at the Museum bookstore

We look forward to welcoming you to this meaningful conversation.

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Fri, Oct 17, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

575 3rd Street Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Capital Jewish Museum

The Capital Jewish Museum explores the Jewish experience in the national capital region and inspires visitors to connect, reflect, and act—connect personally and collectively, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values. With its experimental spirit, the Museum connects the past to the present through thought-provoking exhibitions, dynamic programming, and creative public experiences. The Community Action Lab invites visitors to engage through hands on-activities, resources, workshops, games, and more.

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