PARIS 1941. François Mercier is an ordinary man whose only goal is to start a family with Blanche, the woman he loves. François works for Mr. Haffmann, a talented Jewish jeweler. Under the German occupation, the employer and employee are forced to strike a deal which, over the following months, will upend the fate of all concerned.

Unlike many of the other South American countries, the Brazilian Jewish community did not experience anti-Semitism. In this session we will explore the fascinating history of the Brazilian Jews looking at the different waves of Jewish immigration. Are Jews still welcome? Do they feel safe? What does the future look like?

Topic: Lessons learned as a Camp Director and how it impacts the future of Jewish America. Rabbi Joel Seltzer is JTS’s Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement. He’s an ordained Rabbi with 15 years of philanthropic experience and serves on the Siddur Lev Shalem Editorial Committee.

Join your Kehillah (congregation) for services and dinner as we unite in prayer and hope.