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2020-21 Lecture Series schedule

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Jan 14, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Dr. Joseph Maldonado
CONVERSOS AND SPANISH CITIZENSHIP: MY JOURNEY TO THE ORTHODOX COMMUNITY
Join this distinguished graduate of the Albert Einstein School of Medicine as we explore his spiritual journey, including the Jewish customs and foods among the B’nai Anusim of the Spanish Caribbean. This lecture will be presented via Zoom.

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Feb 18, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Eddie Pleasant
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In observance of Black History Month, TINW's Adult Education Program presents Eddie Pleasant who will explore Jews of the African diaspora. He will talk about Black Jews of Harlem and elsewhere and take a look at the life of Thomas La Rue, the Black Cantor.

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March 18, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Bruce Appelbaum
FEISTY JEWS
The pandemic canceled Bruce last season, but now he’s back. Talk about a feisty Jew!

April 15, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Jack Judd
MY DUAL CAREER
Long-time TINW member Jack will tell us about his dual career as a professor and a historian.

April 22, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm - Judith Altmann
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR

May 20, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm - Professor David Sperling
MIRACLES AND MAGIC IN THE BIBLE AND TALMUD
TINW’s Scholar-in-Residence Professor David Sperling will present unusual stories that will astonish and amaze you.

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Evening Lectures are sponsored by the Temple Israel Brotherhood. All other lectures are presented by J.E.W.E.L (Jewish Education While Eating Lunch) and Adult Education of Temple Israel of Northern Westchester.

All events are held in the Roth Family Community Room and are open to Temple members and members of the community at no charge. Light refreshments will be served. For the J.E.W.E.L presentations, bring your own lunch…we’ll supply the coffee and cookies.

Fri, January 21 2022
19 Sh'vat 5782

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Saturday ,
JanJanuary 22 , 2022

Brotherhood's Virtual Comedy Night 2022
Motzei Shabbat, Jan 22nd 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Comedy Night 2022 will be our funniest yet! Featuring the extremely talented Karen Bergreen, Jon Fisch and Rodney Laney. This year we'll be virtual and able to enjoy the show from the comfort of our homes! Purchase your links today!
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 25 , 2022

Adult Ed Series: Understanding Israel presented by Professor Nancy Koppelman
Tuesday, Jan 25th 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Israel is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population, yet there is much we may not know about its complicated history and present-day challenges. Join Professor Nancy Koppelman as she leads us toward a better understanding of Israel and its neighbors. This five-part virtual series will be moderated by Rabbi Jaech and will include opportunities for questions and discussion. Professor Nancy Koppelman (The Evergreen State College) holds a three-year appointment as Visiting Research Scholar with the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, where she was a faculty fellow in 2019. This is a 5 part series: (January 11), January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 8. Each presentation will be recorded and made available upon request for one week after the date of the session.
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Tuesday ,
FebFebruary 8 , 2022

Adult Ed Series: Understanding Israel program presented by Professor Nancy Koppelman
Tuesday, Feb 8th 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Israel is the only state in the world with a majority Jewish population, yet there is much we may not know about its complicated history and present-day challenges. Join Professor Nancy Koppelman as she leads us toward a better understanding of Israel and its neighbors. This five-part virtual series will be moderated by Rabbi Jaech and will include opportunities for questions and discussion. Professor Nancy Koppelman (The Evergreen State College) holds a three-year appointment as Visiting Research Scholar with the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, where she was a faculty fellow in 2019. This is a 5 part series: (January 11, January 25), February 8, February 22, and March 8. Each presentation will be recorded and made available upon request for one week after the date of the session.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2022

Mah Jongg - The Art of the Tiles
Thursday, Feb 10th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Sisterhood will host an evening with Gregg Swain, an art historian and author, to tell us about her interest in the game and her research into its art. Gregg has been extensively researching the characters on mah jongg tiles. She co-authored two books, and currently has a blog (https://clicktime.symantec.com/38ohGPtLDEm3So2XjrgdZPU6xn?u=www.mahjongtreasures.com), where she relates the characters on the tiles to Chinese art.
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