Do you know that our secular holiday of Thanksgiving has many, deep roots in Judaism? The evolution of Thanksgiving is much more than a festive meal shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans. What started as a question of if and how Orthodox Jews observe secular holidays, especially Thanksgiving, led to an eye-opening discussion on the Jewish influence over the first Thanksgivings.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, consider bringing non-perishable food items to be donated to the JFS Food Pantry.

Bring your lunch and questions to learn about this Jewish influence in a discussion led by the very knowledgeable, warm, and patient Chanie Wilhelm.