Name: Jewish Merchant Princes of Dallas: Exploring Your Local Historical Society
Start: 2026-06-23T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-06-23T10:00:00-0400

Jewish Merchant Princes of Dallas: Exploring Your Local Historical Society

Tuesday June 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

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Drawing from the archives of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society (DJHS), we will examine how Jewish merchants built thriving businesses, contributed to community development, and navigated the challenges of identity, assimilation, and social change. Through personal stories, photographs, and historical documents, the conversation brings to life the entrepreneurial spirit and civic leadership of Dallas’s Jewish “merchant princes.” You will leave this session understanding how to engage with your local historical societies and bring primary source-based programming to your communities.

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Beri Schwitzer

Executive Director, Dallas Jewish Historical Society

A native Las Vegan who never aspired to be a showgirl, Beri Kaplan Schwitzer devoted her energy to education. After earning a Journalism degree from the University of Nevada, she built a career spanning Jewish education, nonprofit management, and corporate training. Her passion for... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Graham B

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Audience Clergy, Community Members, Cultural Programmers, Education Directors, Jewish Professionals, Lay Leaders, Teachers

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