Northern Virginia’s Jewish community began with a congregation of German immigrants in Alexandria in the 1850s, and in the 17 decades since has grown and played a vital role in the region’s transformation.
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The Arlington Historical Society will host a program on “Jewish Arlington: 1900-1940” both online and in person on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.
Speaker Jessica Kaplan will share her research about Jewish merchants, families and community-builders in the county.
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