NEW: Judaism 101 and More with David Benkof
I’m
pleased to announce a new eight-week Judaism 101 course set for Wednesdays at
Noon EDT, starting October 7. This overview explores Jewish history, life
cycle, calendar, Israel, values, Hebrew, theology, Bible, and the Jewish home.
All are welcome: Jews with no background; Jews with minimal or moderate Jewish
educations; and non-Jews. Limited to 40 participants, $95 early bird rate
through Sept. 1 (save $30). Register: bitly.com/Benkof101
On Thursday we’ll be looking at the photography of three stellar American Jewish
female artists of very different styles: Eve Arnold, Diane Arbus, and Annie
Leibovitz. What are the distinguishing characteristics of their work? What
meanings can you find on your second glance—and fifth, and sixth—that you
didn’t notice at first? Sign-up: bitly.com/BenkofAugust
As always,
my Jewish Culture 101 classes on Mondays and Thursdays are free to all with no
expectation of payment. However, if you’re enjoying the classes and can pay the
$6 tuition, please consider doing so.
- Thursday, August 27 Women Photographers
- Monday, August 31 Humorists
- Thursday, September 3 Philip Roth’s “Defender of the Faith”
- Monday, September 7 Schoolhouse Rock-y (Lynn Ahrens songs)
- Thursday, September 10 Philip Roth’s “Eli, the Fanatic”
- Monday, September 14 The Holocaust and American Jewish Culture
- Thursday, September 17 Debbie Friedman 101
- Monday, September 21 Arthur Miller 101
- Thursday, September 24 Philip Roth’s “The Conversion of the Jews”
