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Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Harvesting Stones, The Jewish Farmers of Eastern Connecticut

November 17, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In partnership with the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (JHSGH), CMCH presents a screening of Harvesting Stones: The Jewish Farmers of Eastern Connectictut. This groundbreaking documentary presents the fascinating but unknown story of the American Jewish Pioneers who established farms and mini-agricultural resorts in eastern Connecticut. Filmed over a period of 14 years by Jerry Fischer, director of the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut. A panel discussion, “Jewish Farmers, Past and Present” will follow the film.

$7 admission at the door.

For more information, please contact the Society at 860-727-6170 or [email protected]. Visit the JHSGH online at www.jhsgh.org.

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