Jewish Community Scholars Program
2025-02-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Jewish Community Scholars Program began in 2001 in Orange County California to provide high level adult Jewish education. Technology has given CSP a global reach with partner synagogues in Israel, Europe and all of North America. As a partner synagogue, Temple Israel members have 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.

THE GREAT WAR: How World War I Shaped the Modern World with Prof. Stephen M. Berk, live on Zoom from Florida.

Sundays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT)/1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Join CSP for a compelling 4-part series with Professor Stephen M. Berk, exploring the transformative impact of World War I on nations, ideologies, and societies. Each session will focus on pivotal aspects of the war, from the rise of leaders like Lenin and Mussolini to battles like Verdun and the Somme, and the global shifts in women’s rights, decolonization, and American involvement. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

CSP 24th Annual Scholar in Residence featuring Professor Jodi Magness
The Archaeology of the Holy Land: A Journey Through Time and Excavation
Began January 6 - February 28, 2025. All of our one-hour sessions in this scholar in residence will take place weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. (PT) / 1:00 p.m. (ET). Once you complete registration, you will receive a single Zoom link that can be used to access all sessions. All registrants will automatically receive the follow up emails for each of the sessions.

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Join Prof. Jodi Magness, a renowned archaeologist and Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in a fascinating lecture series exploring the rich history of the Holy Land from 586 BCE to 640 CE. This course, designed for CSP avid learners, covers pivotal events from the rise of Jerusalem under King David to the Muslim conquest, including the Hasmonean revolt, the grandeur of Herod’s palaces, and the Roman siege of Masada. Participants will gain deep insights into archaeological methods, discover significant tombs and burial practices, and explore how ancient texts shape our understanding of the past. Prof. Magness brings her extensive expertise, as demonstrated in her award-winning books and numerous excavations in Israel, to provide a comprehensive view of how ancient Jews lived, worshiped, and interacted with surrounding empires.

Session 13: Monday, Feb. 10 – Herodian Period: Development of Jerusalem

Session 14: Wednesday, Feb. 12 – Herodian Period: Caesarea, Herodium

Session 15: Friday, Feb. 14 – Masada: Herod’s Palaces

Session 16: Monday, Feb. 17 – Masada: The Roman Siege

Session 17: Wednesday, Feb. 19 – Jewish Tombs and Burial Customs in Jerusalem

Session 18: Friday, Feb. 21 – Ossuaries and Burial Customs

Session 19: Monday, Feb. 24 – The Bar Kokhba Revolt

Session 20: Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Aelia Capitolina (Roman Jerusalem)

Session 21: Friday, Feb. 28 – The Byzantine and Early Islamic Periods

BURNING PSALMS: Confronting Adonai after Auschwitz. Menachem Rosensaft in conversation with Rabbi Elie Spitz
Wednesday, February 12th from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (PT)/7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (ET)

Join us for a profound discussion with Menachem Rosensaft on his powerful new book, Burning Psalms: Confronting Adonai after Auschwitz. Drawing from his experience as the son of two Auschwitz survivors, Rosensaft reimagines the Psalms through the lens of Holocaust trauma, transforming praise into lament while exploring themes of faith, loss, and resilience. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
