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Walking Tour: Celebrating 20 Years of the Straus Historical Society

Center for Jewish History 15 W. 16th Street, New York City

The German-Jewish family that built Macy’s into an iconic retailer also left an indelible legacy in American politics and society. After the morning walking tour of Union Square and a pop-up exhibition of artifacts from Macy’s, the Titanic, and more, AJHS Executive Director Annie Polland will moderate a panel including Hasia Diner (NYU), Rabbi Joanna Samuels (Educational Alliance), Paul Kurzman (Straus Historical Society), and Niki Lefebvre (Natick Historical Society and…

$20

“Herr Gröttrup setzt sich hin” and other stories: A Conversation with Sharon Dodua Otoo

Deutsches Haus at NYU and STILL Magazine present “’Herr Gröttrup setzt sich hin,’ and other stories: A Conversation with Sharon Dodua Otoo” with Sharon Dodua Otoo, Tina Campt (moderator), and the translators Katy Derbyshire, and Patrick Ploschnitzki. The conversation will focus on Dodua Otoo’s award-winning short story "Herr Gröttrup setzt sich hin," the translation process into British- and American English,…