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From Bombay to Bellingham

September 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Longtime Bellingham resident and Squalicum High School History teacher Gabe Mayers was born into the Bene Israel Jewish community in Bombay, India. He will discuss various theories regarding how the Bene Israel Jews arrived in India, talk about their relationship with the Baghdadi Jews, and share personal memories from his childhood in Bombay. Finally, he will recall his family’s experiences as they moved from India and became new immigrants in Israel. His talk will include a PowerPoint presentation and there will be time for questions afterwards.

This event will be held in Multi-purpose Room A on the ground floor of the Recreation Center, Gate 2.  Please register in advance:

https://wcls.libcal.com/event/11816925

Details

Date:
September 21
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Website:
swlfriends.org

Venue

SV Rec Center
8 Barn View Ct.
Bellingahm, WA 98229 United States
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Phone
360-305-3632
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