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Course Description

Nicholas Lemann, acclaimed journalist and former dean of the Columbia Journalism School, presents an intimate memoir tracing five generations of his German- Jewish family’s history in America. Beginning with their 19th century immigration from Germany to New Orleans, the narrative follows their rise to prominence as plantation owners who assimilated into Southern society, and culminates in Lemann’s own return to a more traditional Jewish identity. Blending rigorous journalism with personal reflection, the book explores themes of identity, belonging, assimilation, and the complexities of Southern Jewish American history.

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Section Title
BOOK DISCUSSION: RETURNING: A SEARCH FOR HOME ACROSS THREE CENTURIES (IN-PERSON)
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
1:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Oct 29, 2026
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $10.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
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