The Jewish Catalog Turns 50: Revolutionary Manifesto of DIY Judaism
LIVE AT THE WEITZMAN | LIVE ON ZOOM
February 7th | 5:00 pm Doors | 5:45pm Program
About the Event
In the Fall of 1973, three young leaders emerged from the Jewish counterculture movement with an audacious vision. They sought to reshape Judaism and make it accessible to all. The fruits of their labor, the Jewish Catalog, burst forth into the world, captivating the hearts and minds of a generation.
Published by the esteemed Jewish Publication Society in the heart of Philadelphia, the Jewish Catalog has since become a beacon of knowledge, guiding countless individuals on the path to a richer Jewish life. Unveiled in its pages is a treasure trove of resources and tools, all artfully presented in an informal yet exquisitely illustrated format. The brilliance of the Catalog lies in its universality. No matter one's background or level of knowledge, the Catalog warmly embraces one and all.
Join us for a conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Jewish Catalog–a bestseller whose success led to second and third Jewish Catalog editions– a groundbreaking publication that revolutionized Judaism. Gather with us to explore the origins, development, and profound impact of this landmark manifesto in American Jewish life.
A Reception will immediately follow the discussion (vegetarian/dairy not prepared under rabbinic supervision).
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This event is Produced by the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in partnership with the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, Brandeis Library, Brandeis University, Penn’s Jewish Studies Program, and the Jewish Publication Society.