Singing and Repairing the World in the Southern Freedom Movement

On Sunday, November 8, the Temple Sinai Adult Education Committee begins its programming year with a presentation by Dr. Cheryl C. Boots and Rabbi Michael Schwartz entitled “Singing and Repairing the World in the Southern Freedom Movement and the volunteers inspired by the teachings of Torah, the Hebrew Bible.”  Refreshments will be served.

Cheryl C. Boots, Ph.D., is a retired professor of Humanities and American Studies at Boston University, singer/songwriter, and researcher of the songs the influences American racial justice movements.  Dr. Boots will sing at the event and also encourage attendees to join in on well-known songs.

Rabbi Michael J. Schwartz is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Sinai of Swampscott and Marblehead.  Rabbi Schwartz’s father-in-law was a Freedom Rider.

The program is free but RSVPs are required by Monday, November 2nd.   Please contact Susan at susan.templesinai@gmail.com or by calling 781-631-2763.