Huddled Masses: Immigration, An American Debate

Historians Jenna Weissman Joselit and Roger Daniels, and author Ananda Rose (Showdown in the Sonoran Desert: Religion, Law, and the Immigration Controversy); moderated by Gal Beckerman, opinion editor, Forward

Whether seen as resource or burden, immigrants figure centrally in America’s public discourse. As Election Day nears, a panel examines historic perspectives and contemporary debates regarding immigration policies.

Presented in conjunction with Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles. Tour the exhibition at 1: 30 P.M. Pre-registration for the tour is suggested. Call 646.437.4202.

Co-sponsored by the Forward











When: Sun., Oct. 21, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Pl.
646-437-4202
Price: $10, $7 students/seniors, $5 members
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Historians Jenna Weissman Joselit and Roger Daniels, and author Ananda Rose (Showdown in the Sonoran Desert: Religion, Law, and the Immigration Controversy); moderated by Gal Beckerman, opinion editor, Forward

Whether seen as resource or burden, immigrants figure centrally in America’s public discourse. As Election Day nears, a panel examines historic perspectives and contemporary debates regarding immigration policies.

Presented in conjunction with Emma Lazarus: Poet of Exiles. Tour the exhibition at 1: 30 P.M. Pre-registration for the tour is suggested. Call 646.437.4202.

Co-sponsored by the Forward

Buy tickets/get more info now