Join NCJW as we travel to Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the bloody confrontation at the Pettus Bridge and the march from Selma to Montgomery that followed. 

The Selma Jubilee commemorates ‘Bloody Sunday’ which originally occurred on March 7, 1965, when a group of 525 African-American demonstrators crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma, Alabama, demanding the right to vote. The demonstrators were met by more than 50 state troopers, horses, and possemen. When they refused to turn back they were brutally beaten. The attack, which was broadcast on national television, caught the attention of millions of Americans and became a symbol of the brutal racism of the South. Two weeks later, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and 3,200 civil rights protestors marched the 49 miles from Selma to Montgomery – an event that prompted Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. 

The 60th Anniversary of Selma Experience will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, learn about the rich history of Jewish life in the South, touch base with partners in the civil rights and democracy space, hear from important speakers, and learn the stories of resilience and relationship that led to one of the most influential Civil Rights moments of our time. 

This trip is an extraordinary opportunity for relationship building through visiting historic Civil Rights sites, weaving in Jewish practices and prayer, and listening to stories from those who are playing pivotal roles in continuing the legacy of those who crossed the Pettus Bridge in Selma 60 years ago. 

Selma Experience Itinerary (subject to change): 

Friday, March 7th 

*Optional early arrival (by 12:00CST) for those interested in seeing the Birmingham, AL historic sites

• Kelly Ingram Park
• 16th Street Baptist Church
• Congregation Beth El Civil Rights Experience 

Official Experience Kick-Off (7:00CST):

• Shabbat Welcome Dinner

Saturday, March 8th 

Montgomery, AL

• Legacy Museum 
• Memorial for Peace and Justice (Lynching Memorial)
• Freedom Monument Sculpture Park 
• Mothers of Gynecology Monuments 
• Congregation Agudath  Israel Etz Ahayem

Sunday, March 9th 

Selma, AL

• Congregation Mishkan Israel
• Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee 60th Anniversary Events

We anticipate that Jubilee events will go late into the afternoon on Sunday, March 9th. While The Experience will end on March 9th, please plan to stay over and depart from Birmingham on March 10th. 

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Cost: $750 per person, which will include all event transportation, meals, site admissions tickets, and religious services. This cost does not include transportation to/from the airport, airfare, or hotel accommodations. 

Accommodations: NCJW has a hotel room block ($179+taxes & fees) at Marriott Birmingham, 3590 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243. We will depart from and return to the Marriott Birmingham each day. 

Food: All meals will have vegetarian options, however due to the limited availability of Kosher food in Alabama, anyone requiring Kosher food may have pre-packaged store bought items for most meals.

Activity Level: Please note that the days will be long (especially Saturday and Sunday), and will require lots of standing and walking in unpredictable (sometimes very hot) weather.

Questions? Check out our one-pager or email: rfaulkner@ncjw.org.

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