Following the trail of an unexpected family connection, acclaimed journalist Pam Fessler has unearthed the lost world of the patients, nurses, doctors, and researchers at Carville who struggled for over a century to eradicate Hansen’s disease, the modern name for leprosy. Amid widespread public anxiety about foreign contamination and contagion, patients were deprived of basic rights―restricted from leaving Carville, and often forbidden from contact with their own parents or children. Neighbors fretted over their presence and newspapers warned of their dangerous condition, which was seen as a biblical “curse” rather than a medical diagnosis. One particular patient, Stanley Stein, helped improve so many people’s lives around the world within the confines of Carville. Carville’s Cure demonstrates the necessity of combating misinformation and stigma if we hope to control the spread of illness without demonizing victims and needlessly destroying lives. A light breakfast will be served. Hosted by Sisterhood and the Blumberg-Zalis Family Library.

$10/person Join us for pizza and ice cream galore, as we say see you next year to Bonim and Machar!

Join a Powerful Conversation Across Oceans American & Israeli Women Together on One Screen In the midst of Israel’s ongoing conflict, Israeli women, both active-duty and reserve, are carrying an extraordinary burden. They serve on the frontlines and the home front, balancing military duty, motherhood, careers, and a deep sense of mission. We invite you to a meaningful Zoom conversation with these inspiring women. Hear firsthand stories of resilience, sacrifice, and purpose. Understand the emotional and physical challenges they face, and connect with their strength, determination, and hope. This is more than a dialogue, it’s a bridge between communities. Your presence matters. Your support matters.