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May 22 event with Adela Cojab

From Campus to Courtroom: Fighting Antisemitism Where It Starts to Where It Spreads

Israel and Its Neighbors The Stakes Have Never Been Higher with Ilan Evyatar Nov 7 2024

Israel and Its Neighbors | The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

An Evening with Ilan Evyatar

CDJHM Program Oct 30 2024

The Destruction of Hungarian Jewry: A Commemoration
With Dr. Stephen M. Berk

Lunch Program with Melissa Weiss, Executive Editor of Jewish Insider

Ten months of war: An Israeli-American journalist's experience covering the war with Hamas with Melissa Weiss, Executive Editor of Jewish Insider.

How Much Would Be Enough? The Revolution of Zionism with Rabbi Menachem Creditor

For two-thousand years, Jewish history was defined by wandering. This changed with the miraculous birth of the State of Israel in 1948. How did this new political reality change the fundamentals of Jewish identity and spirituality? Explore a radical connection between the visions of early Zionist thinkers and ancient wisdom of the Rabbis of the Talmud with our special guest Rabbi Menachem Creditor as we address a basic question—how much would truly be enough?

Women’s Philanthropy Presents: Women Building A Nation with Judith Rosenabum

Judith Rosenbaum is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker. She is CEO of the Jewish Women’s Archive, which documents Jewish women’s stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.

Explore the stories of six women who have shaped Israeli culture, politics, and society. Judith Rosenbaum will bring to life the women’s challenges, perseverance, and successes. Their life’s work include medicine, politics, language, music, and education. 

Israel and the Middle East Today with Professor Stephen M. Berk

Teaching and Learning about Israel and the Middle East: March 29, 2023
An inspiring and dynamic speaker, Professor Berk has spoken worldwide on issues related to antisemitism, Israel and the Middle East, the Holocaust, and Russian history. He has received numerous honors, including Citizen Laureate from the University at Albany Foundation.   

The Jewish World of Elvis Presley

ROSELLE KLINE CHARTOCK’S presentation will be on her newest book, The Jewish World of Elvis Presley. Through extensive research, she discovered that despite growing up in a fundamentalist Christian family in the South, Presley nevertheless developed an affinity to Jews. Hear stories about the legendary musician’s relationships with Jews in Memphis, including members of his inner circle and learn how Elvis’ Jewish world reflects his humanitarian and philosophical interests.