Social Responsibility

Immigration Legislation: Then and Now

Name: Immigration Legislation: Then and Now
Start: 2025-09-17T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-17T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Capital Jewish Museum

Adults (18+)

Date : Wednesday, Sep 17

Time : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location : Capital Jewish Museum
575 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC

Join the EDCJCC at the Capital Jewish Museum for a timely panel discussion examining key moments in U.S. immigration legislation—past and present—and how history continues to shape today’s policies and debates.

The conversation will explore how Jewish immigration and exclusion fit into the broader story of American immigration restrictions. Panelists include Katherine Benton-Cohen, PhD, Professor of History, Georgetown University, Yael Schacher, Director for the Americas and Europe at Refugees International, and Ted Gong, Executive Director of the 1882 Project Foundation. Moderated by Arno Rosenfeld, reporter for The Forward.

This event is offered both in person and virtually. For the virtual option, please click here.

Presented in partnership with the Capital Jewish Museum, 1882 Foundation, The Forward.

Tickets for this event are $10, and ticketing is managed by the Capital Jewish Museum.

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