Jacob’s Cane: A Jewish Family’s Journey from the four Lands of Lithuania to the Ports of London and Baltimore
An Evening with Elissa New at the Museum of Tolerance
Thursday, December 3, 2009 7:30pm
When Elisa New held her great-grandfather Jacob Levy’s cane for the first time in 1997, its finely crafted design led her to see that her family’s story was not the standard coming-to-America tale that she had once assumed. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery with her daughter Yael, New traveled from the suburban parlors of Baltimore to World War II battlefields to trace previous generations. Jacob’s Cane is more than one family’s mysteries unlocked: it is a story which captures the rich texture of life in Lithuania, London and America.
Elisa New is a professor of English and American Literature and Language at Harvard University.
A book signing will follow the program.
Free Underground Parking. No Charge. Reservations Required. Call 310-772-2526.
When traveling to the program, please avoid driving on single-family residential neighborhood streets.
Museum of Tolerance
Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
9786 West Pico Blvd (southeast corner of Pico Boulevard and Roxbury Drive)
Los Angeles, CA 90035
General Information: 310-553-8403
on November 27th, 2009 at 11:48 AM
The events calendar is a nice touch.
How about putting in the December 6th Chanukah party?
Barbara