Scholar in Residence Weekend

Temple Beth Shalom welcomes Dr. Sam Kassow as our Scholar in Residence from June 6-8, 2019.

Dr. Kassow is the author of Who Will Write Our History: Rediscovering a Hidden Archive from the Warsaw Ghetto. An award-winning film by the same name, based on the book, tells the story of a group of spiritual resistors who risked their lives so that the truth would survive, even if they did not.

Join us for one or more of our events during this special weekend, all taking place at Temple Beth Shalom. See below. 

Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m.

Showing of the film Who Will Write Our History, in partnership with the Austin Jewish Film Festival and Shalom Austin. Dr. Kassow will take questions after the film showing. This event is free of charge ($10 donation suggested) but you must reserve tickets. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE.

Friday, June 7, 7:00 p.m.

Erev Shabbat Services. Dr. Kassow will speak after services about modern-day Poland/Jewish relations. After the discussion, stay for our special oneg (Shabbat celebration with refreshments). Free of charge, but please RSVP so we can prepare and put your name on the guest list. RSVP HERE.

Please volunteer to help set up, clean up, or bring food for this special event!  Sign up here.

Saturday, June 8, 9:00 a.m.

Torah Study. Join Dr. Kassow as he participates on our weekly Torah Study. Free of charge, but please RSVP so we can prepare and put your name on the guest list. RSVP HERE.

Questions about this weekend's events? Please contact our temple office at 512-735-8900.