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CES Lunchtime Symposium, “The Life & Times of Solomon Mikhoels,” a talk by Dr. Vassili Schedrin (Jewish Studies)
February 25, 2015 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:45 for a discussion with Dr. Vassili Schedrin about his upcoming biography of Solomon Mikhoels, the famed actor and artistic director of the Moscow State Jewish (Yiddish) Theater. Mikhoels also served as Chair of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee during WWII and traveled widely gaining support for the Soviets against the Nazis. He was murdered on Stalin’s orders in 1948. Dr. Schedrin will talk about Mikhoels and also the intricacies of biographical studies. The event is free and open to the public and we will provide lunch! So please join us. 