BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.5//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1439@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T163000 DTSTAMP:20250827T170036Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-130/ SUMMARY:Jewish Community Scholars Program DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Community Scholars Program began in 2001 in Orange C ounty California to provide high level adult Jewish education. Technology has given CSP a global reach with partner synagogues in Israel\, Europe an d all of North America. As a partner synagogue\, Temple Israel members hav e access to CJP's vast array of live presentations from top notch scholars . CSP also has an extensive archive of past programs on You Tube.\n\nThurs days\, August 7th\, 14th\, 21st &\; 28th from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (PT) and 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Jerusalem\, Israel\n"Echoe s of Olympus: The Enduring Gifts of Ancient Greece" led by Dr. David Mende lsohn\nJoin Dr. David Mendelsohn for this four-part series exploring the p rofound and lasting influence of ancient Greek civilization on our modern world. From the birth of democracy in Athens to the philosophical insights of Socrates and Aristotle\, each session traces the roots of contemporary thought\, governance\, and aesthetics to their classical origins—while also considering the significant influence and interaction Greece had with other cultures\, including Egypt and the Near East. The series delves int o the architectural elegance of temples and theaters\, the moral and civic dimensions of Greek drama\, and the enduring relevance of Greek philosoph y as a guide to ethical living. Together\, these sessions offer a rich tap estry of how ancient Greece\, shaped both from within and through cross-cu ltural exchange\, continues to define our political systems\, artistic ide als\, and cultural imagination. \; CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\ n\nSunday\, August 31st\, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m.-2: 00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Even Yehuda\, Israel\n"Jewish Underground M ilitias in Pre State Israel" led by Professor Paul Liptz\nStep into the st unning lakeside city of Ohrid\, North Macedonia\, on this live-stream walk ing tour that blends natural beauty\, ancient history\, and rich Jewish he ritage. As we explore its cobbled streets\, medieval churches\, and Ottoma n-era architecture\, we’ll also uncover the little-known story of Ohrid ’s historic Jewish community. From hidden landmarks to stories of resili ence\, discover how Jewish life once thrived in this Balkan crossroads\, a nd how its legacy still echoes through the city today. CLICK HERE TO REGIS TER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, September 2nd\, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (P T) and 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from New York\n"Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs"\nJoin us for a thought-pro voking conversation with Rabbi Rick Jacobs\, president of the Union for Re form Judaism\, as he reflects on his journey from Tustin\, California\, to leading a movement representing over two million Jews across North Americ a. Drawing from decades of spiritual leadership\, social activism\, and gl obal engagement\, Rabbi Jacobs will share insights on the challenges and o pportunities facing contemporary Jewish life.\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n  \;\n\nThursdays\, September 4th\,\, 11th\, 18th &\; 25th from 12:3 0 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (PT) and 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from New Y ork City\n"From Pickles to Prada: 150 Years on the Lower East Side" led by Dr. Sharon Keller\nJoin us for a four-part series exploring over 150 year s of transformation in one of New York’s most iconic neighborhoods—the Lower East Side. Once a bustling enclave of pushcarts\, pickled herring\, and Yiddish theatre\, this historic district has reinvented itself as a v ibrant hub of boutique fashion\, fusion cuisine\, and cultural evolution. Through evocative images\, rich stories\, and sharp commentary\, we’ll e xamine the changing landscape of entertainment\, food\, shopping\, and soc ial norms. Part 1 – Spotlight on the LES: Stages\, Shtick\, and Stardom\ , Part 2 – “I’ll Have What She’s Having!” Food Then and Now\, Pa rt 3 – Where Did You Buy Your Camp Clothes? From Pushcarts to Prada\, an d Part 4 – “They Were Good to Their Mothers\,” But Were They? The Se amy Side of Life on the LES. \; CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE UPCOMING SESSIONS IN SEPTEMBER\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tign.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ Jewish-Community-Scholars-Program-2024_25_hero-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR