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NOW - Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean

  • Noble Maritime Collectiom 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D Staten Island, NY, 10301 United States (map)

Rembrandt van Rijn (painter) Dutch, 1606 - 1669 and Govaert Flinck (painter)Dutch, 1615 - 1660. Man in Oriental Costume, c. 1635

The man in this painting is thought to be Samuel Pallache (1550-February 1616), a Jewish Moroccan-born merchant, diplomat, and pirate of the Pallache family who concluded a treaty with the Dutch republic in 1608.

Join us on Thursday, December 15 at 7 PM for a lecture by Professor Sherrie Baver and a musical performance by Sarah Jacques and Ian Cook based on stories of Jews who took to the high seas in the aftermath of the Spanish Inquisition on ships bearing the names Prophet Samuel and Queen Esther. Tune in to this lecture to learn more!

This program was originally supported by public funds from Councilman Borelli of District 51 and the New York City Council in partnership with the Department for the Aging. We are sharing it now as part of our NOW virtual lecture series. It will premiere on the museum’s YouTube or on the NOW page on the website. No registration is required, and you can view it any time after its premiere.

Earlier Event: December 3
Culture Shop
Later Event: December 18
Sea Shanty Sessions