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2026 Arthur Z. Steinberg Lecture Series: Celebrating America at 250 at Jewish Museum and Cultural Center (Portsmouth)
March 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
Sundays at 2:00 pm
Stars, Stripes, and the Star of David: Uriah P. Levy-A Jewish Sailors Indelible Mark on 250 years of Naval Power
FEBRUARY 8
VADM Herm Shelanski, USN Ret.
Navy veteran and leadership consultant, VADM Shelanski will discuss the long lasting contributions Uriah P. Levy made to the United States Navy, overcoming countless obstacles as the first Jewish Admiral.
Jews in Uniform Celebrating 250 Years of Jews Serving in the United States Armed Forces
Retired Navy Captain and combat veteran, Rabbi Elson will discuss the contributions of Jewish soldiers and sailors throughout our country’s 250 year history from his unique perspective.
MARCH 8
Rabbi Irv Elson, CAPT, USN Ret.
Jews in the American Civil War Fighting for the North and the South
MARCH 22 Greg Eatroff
Lifelong historian, historical interpreter and tour guide of Portsmouth, Mr. Eatroff will discuss the often controversial roles Jews played in the Civil War – for the North and the South.
Jewish Entertainers During World War I and II
MARCH 29
Rabbi Michael Panitz, PhD.
Jewish historian, revered local Rabbi, and professor of History and Religious Studies, Rabbi Panitz will reveal the untold contribution Jewish entertainers made during both World Wars.
$25 PER LECTURE / STUDENTS $10 AT THE DOOR WITH ID