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Tuesdays at the J
March 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am MST
Tuesdays at the J
Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the East Valley JCC
Tuesdays at the J is a group for individuals and couples ages 55-plus who meet weekly to enjoy presentations on a variety of topics. Past programs have included live musical performances by local musicians and art presentations by museum docents and artists, as well as presentations by authors and more. All sessions are free and no membership is required. The program starts at 10 a.m. with refreshments and the presentations are 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The King was a Mensch: Tracing Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots
Presentation by travel writer Dan Fellner
Tuesday, March 4 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Locked away in a crate for several decades until its recent public unveiling, a grave marker in Memphis revealed a little-known fact about one of America’s most iconic figures of the 20th century. Yes, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock & Roll, had Jewish roots. This highly visual presentation by travel writer Dan Fellner will take you to Elvis’ birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, and to the Graceland mansion in Memphis, to uncover the secrets of Elvis’ surprising connection to Judaism. It’s a fascinating glimpse into Presley’s life and the multiculturalism that inspired his music.
About the Speaker
Dan Fellner is a freelance travel journalist and photographer based in Scottsdale. He is a faculty associate at Arizona State University and an eight-time Fulbright Fellow who has taught journalism at universities in seven different countries. He specializes in writing about unique Jewish communities in far-flung places. Dan’s articles have appeared in such publications as the Jerusalem Post, USA Today, the Washington Post and Hadassah Magazine.
