Carole and Marvin Feldman will provide commentary at a screening of the documentary film “Without the Past” telling the story of the Jewish Cemetery of Faro, Portugal, a community that dates back to the 14th century.
Jacksonville Jewish Community’s Carole and Marvin Feldman will provide commentary at a screening of the documentary film “Without the Past” telling the story of the Jewish Cemetery of Faro, Portugal, a community that dates back to the 14th century and was home to the Samuel Gacon the first to print books in Portugal, beginning with the printing the Pentateuco in Hebrew, printed in 1487. The thriving Jewish Community came to an end with the expulsion or forced conversion of Jews in Portugal in 1496. The Feldmans have first-hand knowledge
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Jacksonville Jewish Community’s Carole and Marvin Feldman will provide commentary at a screening of the documentary film “Without the Past” telling the story of the Jewish Cemetery of Faro, Portugal, a community that dates back to the 14th century and was home to the Samuel Gacon the first to print books in Portugal, beginning with the printing the Pentateuco in Hebrew, printed in 1487. The thriving Jewish Community came to an end with the expulsion or forced conversion of Jews in Portugal in 1496. The Feldmans have first-hand knowledge of the community and the restoration of its Jewish cemetery. The screening will take place at a meeting of the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20th at the Main Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Boulevard (Route US 1), St. Augustine, Florida 32084. Call (904)827-6940 for best directions. This hour-long program is free, open to the public and no advance arrangements need be made. All are welcome. Call 804-914-4460 for further information.
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