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  Dates/Times:  Sunday, May 20, 7:00 pm Monday, May 21, 12:00am Thursday, May 24, 11:00 pm Friday, May 25, 4:00 pm   Program Description For centuries, the Lithuanian city of Vilna was one of the most important Jewish centers in … Continue reading →

Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, will be visiting the Danville Station Museum in Danville, Iowa and the Tri-City Jewish Center in Rock Island, IL, in May. Thursday, May 24 1:00 pm – Speaking for 30-45 minutes to Danville High … Continue reading →

James Still’s Holocaust Play….“And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank” will be presented by Alpha Psi Omega of Augustana College in partnership with the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. Times/Dates: 6:30 pm on Monday, May 7th, … Continue reading →

The Israeli Film Series 2018 begins Sunday, June 3 at 4:00 pm at the Figge Art Museum Auditorium (225 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA). Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm: The Wedding Plan Sunday, June 10, 4:00pm:  The Cakemaker Sunday, June 24, … Continue reading →

Dr. Art Pitz lectures on Middle East Today: What Does the Future Look Like?”, a 4-part series, from 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesdays (April 30 & May 7, 14, 21).  Free to the public. Locations: April 30 & May 7 – … Continue reading →

GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous (director Mel Brooks, former Secretary of State Henry … Continue reading →

IDA KRAMER CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS:   1st Place Oliver I. Klipsch “A Flame of Hope-The Legacy of Dr. Ralph Troll”   7th Grade, Creative Arts Academy, Davenport, Iowa Sponsoring Teacher: Heidi Hernandez  2018 Oliver Klipsch essay 2nd … Continue reading →