A celebration feast built around the story of the Exodus from Egypt and the common experiences of Jews and African-Americans is being planned for Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m., at All Saints Catholic Church, 4051 N. 25th St. in Milwaukee.
Titled “In Search of Freedom, Exploring Common Ground,” the event is dedicated to the memories of local African-American activist Dr. James Cameron (1914-2006) and local Jewish businessman and activist Martin F. Stein (1937-2006).
It is co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Urban League, the Milwaukee Area Jewish Committee, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and the Milwaukee Chapter of the NAACP.
Reservation deadline is June 15. Dinner cost is $13 adult, $6.50 for children over five; Jewish dietary laws will be observed.
For more information, contact MJAC executive director Harriet Schachter McKinney, 414-322-4694 or mckinneyh@majconline.org.
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