This program highlighted the early history of the segregated Jewish community in Venice and showcased rare books and documents from the Library of Congress collection related to the Jewish Ghetto of Venice. The program also included a viewing of the documentary film, "The Venice Ghetto, 500 Years of Life," which reconstructs the history of the Venetian Ghetto.

Speaker Biography: Benjamin Ravid is professor emeritus of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University.

Speaker Biography: Dick Schneider is associate dean for International Affairs and professor of Law at Wake Forest University School of Law.

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