Wednesday | November 11 | 6 PM | Free & Open to All
with Jewish American Military Historical Society
Honor Veterans Day at the J with a special book talk and Q&A with Sam Yudin, creator of the graphic novel Valor & Virtue: Jewish American Military History, moderated by Jonathan L. Friedman, PhD. Explore stories behind the project, the importance of preserving Jewish American military history, and how historical research and graphic storytelling bring these experiences to life. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at Valor & Virtue in the Gatov Gallery.
Dessert and coffee will be available at the reception. The gallery exhibition and reception are free and open to the community.
Sam Yudin is a retired Command Sergeant Major and President of the Jewish American Military Historical Society. Jonathan L. Friedmann, PhD, serves as President of the Western States Jewish History Association and Director of the Jewish Museum of the American West.
Valor & Virtue: Jewish American Military History honors over 370 years of Jewish American military service and brings these remarkable stories to life by combining rigorous, extensive historical research with the accessible, visual medium of graphic novels.