SPICE - A Monumental Legacy: Judah P. Benjamin & the New South

Name: SPICE - A Monumental Legacy: Judah P. Benjamin & the New South
Start: 2026-02-04T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Temple Beth El Charlotte

Schedule

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Temple Beth El Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

Register by Sunday, February 1: https://tbe.shulcloud.com/event/spice41.html
Dr. David Goldfield, Robert Lee Bailey Professor of History at UNC Charlotte, will lead a deep dive into the complicated story of Judah P. Benjamin, a Jewish Confederate leader, slaveholder, and political strategist whose legacy included a long-standing monument here in Charlotte. Dr. Goldfield will explore what Benjamin’s life reveals about Southern Jewish identity, the New South, and the ongoing struggle for moral clarity.
Menu: Lasagna, coleslaw, garlic bread, fruit, and Italian desserts.