Jewish Botany: Plant Medicine and Magic in the Jewish Diaspora

Schedule

Wed May 27 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605 | Chicago, IL

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month! Come view botanical specimens related to the Jewish diaspora and learn about how healers utilized common household plants throughout Eastern Europe to stave off everyday ailments, as well as protect themselves from curses.
🎟 Included with Basic Admission
📍 Grainger Science Hub
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