When The Rabbis Came To Town
August 20, 2026 7:00 PM –8:45 PM
When The Rabbis Came To Town is a compelling one-man play by Roger Rapoport, starring actor Adam Bell. The performance chronicles the true story of Rabbi Allen Secher and 15 colleagues who were arrested in St. Augustine, Florida, in June 1964 while protesting racial segregation alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event led to the largest arrest of rabbis in American history and became a pivotal moment in the fight for the Civil Rights Act.
After the performance, Rabbi Secher will join First Coast Connect host Anne Schindler for an intimate conversation, sharing insights and reflections on the themes explored in the piece and taking questions from the audience. This is a rare opportunity to dive deeper into the ideas behind the performance directly with Rabbi Secher.
