The Skirball mission is deeply rooted in Jewish heritage and inspired by its values. Through wide-ranging experiences, we welcome a public that is diverse in every regard to connect with Jewish life at the Skirball!
Sunday, May 22, 3:00 pm (galleries open 4:00–5:00 pm)
FREE; Reservations required
Consider the complex relationships between Jewish values and American immigration during the Skirball Cultural Center’s inaugural Howard I. Friedman Memorial Lecture, named for the Skirball’s founding chairman.
Dig into the “overstuffed history” of the American Jewish deli with Ted Merwin, award-winning author of Pastrami on Rye. During this insightful and entertaining discussion, learn all about the impact of deli, its relevance in pop culture, and how these gathering places remain a tangible (and tasty!) reminder of Central and Eastern European Jewish heritage for Jews and non-Jews alike.