2013 Appearances
Suffolk "Y" JCC
November 2013
November 2013
On Friday, November 15th, Joan Adler presented a program on the history of the Straus Family at the Suffolk YJCC in Commack, N.Y. Beginning at 10:30 and ending at noon, the talk was attended by over 100 members and was followed by refreshments and bagels. Joan was available after the presentation for a book signing.
The Straus Historical Society in Georgia
November 2013
November 2013
In November of 2013, Joan Adler and Catherine Smith were invited to Georgia for a series of events and presentations relating to the history of the state and the Straus's connection to Georgia. The following events took place between October 31st and November 5th.
"Harvest Days in Old Talbot"
On October 31st, Joan Adler gave a presentation about the early Straus history in Georgia sponsored by the Talbot County Historical Society. After a pot-luck dinner, hosted by Michael H. and Debbie Buckner of the Patsiliga Museum in Junction City, GA, Joan Adler spoke, followed by Harold Kurzman, the great-grandson of Isidor and Ida Straus, who remarked on his family heritage and his and SHS's plans for their time in Georgia.
This presentation was the beginning of the annual Harvest Days in Old Talbot held on November 2 & 3, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm.
This presentation was the beginning of the annual Harvest Days in Old Talbot held on November 2 & 3, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Temple Israel
On Friday, November 1st, Joan Adler gave a presentation about her book For the Sake of the Children followed by a book signing. The presentation took place after the 7:30 service at Temple Israel, located at 1617 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906. Members of the temple gathered for a pot-luck meal and for Friday services led my Rabbi Beth Schwartz. After the presentation, Joan Adler signed copies of her book. Over 50 guests were in attendance.
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum
On Tuesday, November 5th, at noon, Joan Adler spoke at the Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, GA jointly hosted by the museum and the Historical Chattahoochee Commission. The presentation was followed by a light lunch and refreshments. Joan was then available to sell and sign copies of For the Sake of the Children and The Autobiography of Isidor Straus.