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Jewish Heritage Center
1:08:32
The Genevieve Geller Wyner Annual Lecture: Catholic and Jewish Communities’ Reactions to Antisemitic Violence in Wartime Boston

At the height of World War II, groups of young Irish Catholics rampaged through Boston's Jewish neighborhoods. Boston's Catholic Church said little, and the Jewish community responded with its own form of denial and willful ignorance, hoping to make the conflict go away. As part of her research into the American Catholic Church's role during the Holocaust, Leff examines the fears, forebodings, and rocky relationship of these two important groups in Boston's history.

American Inspiration Author Series
54:21
Nicholas Nugent with “The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade”

Gain insight into the business of sea trade and a form of “globalism” that dates back to the 15th century. In this evening colored by maps and images, author Nicholas Nugent will bring to life the seafaring pioneers and “the spice ports” that spanned Asia, Europe then, finally, America. 

Moderated by William M. Fowler, Jr.

 

Family History Research
1:23:04
Choosing a DNA Test for Your Research Goals

DNA testing has been a transformative tool for genealogists. However, it can be difficult to determine which test (or tests) to utilize in order to help you achieve your research goals. In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Melanie McComb will provide an overview of types of tests available.