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Afternoon: Costco?
Yes, Costco
With
advanced degrees from elite institutions, married couple, David
and Susan Schwartz went on a whirlwind tour of Costco warehouses
around the globe and wrote their book The Joy of Costco. What did
they find? Better yet, given they live in one of NYC’s smallest
apartments, what did they come back with? Get a behind-the-scenes look
at one of the world’s favorite retailers.
October 10
Morning: Kingpins,
Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld
In
the early 1900s New York City was a vortex of vice and corruption. On
the Lower East Side, Eastern European Jews formed a web of crime
syndicates. But when a murder attracted global attention, a coterie of
affluent German-Jewish uptowners took matters into their own hands.
Taking the fight against crime to the heart of the city, they
waged war on the sin threatening their community. Author of The
Incorruptibles, Dan Slater tells this story.
Afternoon: The History of American Song
The
immensely talented Gary Negbaur presents a musical and
educational event, playing American classics while sharing insights
into their history and significance. Genres include Jazz, Blues,
Country, Folk, Broadway and Rock-and Roll. Gary is an accomplished
musician, composer and educator. Let’s tap our toes and add some light
to the day.
October 31
Morning: The Supreme
Court in Crisis: What Can be Done?
Once
a revered institution, the Supreme Court is tainted. Several
Justices were found to have failed to report large gifts and for
political displays that undercut the Court's claim to impartiality.
Precedents establishing basic freedoms, and ensuring that no one is
above the law, have been overturned. Jess Velona will review
how we got here and discuss reforms like expanding the Court, term
limits, and a binding ethics code.
Afternoon: Humans of Judaism
Meet Nikki
Schreiber, creator of the wildly popular Humans of Judaism
Instagram account. She’ll share her new book, a collection of short
stories and compelling visuals of well-known Jews like Elie Wiesel,
Fran Drescher and Larry David as well as lesser known but equally
impressive ones like her Aunt Irka or Sam Salz, the orthodox Texas
A&M wide receiver. It will be an afternoon of pride and community.
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