BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.2//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1177@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T140000 DTSTAMP:20250221T003742Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-58/ 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\nCSP 2 4th Annual Scholar in Residence featuring Professor Jodi Magness\nThe Arch aeology of the Holy Land: A Journey Through Time and Excavation\nBegan Jan uary 6 - February 28\, 2025. \; All of our one-hour sessions in this s cholar in residence will take place weekly on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and F ridays 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 sess ions. All registrants will automatically receive the follow up emails for each of the sessions.\n\nClick here for more information and to register.\ n\nJoin Prof. Jodi Magness\, a renowned archaeologist and Kenan Distinguis hed Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, in a fa scinating lecture series exploring the rich history of the Holy Land from 586 BCE to 640 CE. This course\, designed for CSP avid learners\, covers p ivotal events from the rise of Jerusalem under King David to the Muslim co nquest\, including the Hasmonean revolt\, the grandeur of Herod’s palace s\, and the Roman siege of Masada. Participants will gain deep insights in to archaeological methods\, discover significant tombs and burial practice s\, and explore how ancient texts shape our understanding of the past. Pro f. Magness brings her extensive expertise\, as demonstrated in her award-w inning books and numerous excavations in Israel\, to provide a comprehensi ve view of how ancient Jews lived\, worshiped\, and interacted with surrou nding empires.\n\nSession 19: Monday\, Feb. 24 – The Bar Kokhba Revolt\n \nSession 20: Wednesday\, Feb. 26 – Aelia Capitolina (Roman Jerusalem)\n \nSession 21: Friday\, Feb. 28 – The Byzantine and Early Islamic Periods \n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, March 4th with Shaul Seidler-Feller\nThe Luzzatto High Holiday Mahzor\, created around seven centuries ago\, is a remarkabl e illustrated Ashkenazic manuscript containing the liturgy for Rosh Hashan ah and Yom Kippur. This presentation will delve into its decorative featur es\, text\, and history\, revealing insights into medieval and early moder n Jewish customs\, migration\, and resilience. Shaul Seidler-Feller\, a Ju daica specialist at Sotheby’s since 2017\, has overseen groundbreaking J udaica sales\, including this mahzor and the record-setting Codex Sassoon. With expertise in medieval Jewish history and rabbinic ordination\, he br ings unparalleled knowledge to this exploration of a treasured piece of Je wish heritage. \;Time and registration link coming soon.\n\n \;\n\ nThursdays\, March 6th\, 20th &\; 27th from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (P T) and 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from London.\nTranslating the Bible How\, Who &\; Why with Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz\nJoi n Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz for an engaging 3-part series explorin g how Jews have translated and transmitted the Tanakh through history. Fro m the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Septuagint and the Targums\, the series exam ines the complex journey of the Hebrew text and why translation is so sign ificant. Sessions include discussions on the Tanakh’s current form\, whe ther translation is divinely guided or problematic\, and the blurred lines between translation and midrash. With her extensive academic and rabbinic expertise\, Rabba Dr. Taylor-Guthartz offers a thought-provoking explorat ion of the evolution and importance of Tanakh translation.CLICK HERE TO RE GISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, March 11th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Tel Aviv.\nMoï Ve r: Modernist Pioneer and Chronicler of Jewish Transformation with Sophia B erry\nExplore the life and legacy of Moï Ver (Moshe Vorobeichic-Raviv)\, a groundbreaking artist who fused modernist innovation with deep Jewish he ritage. In this exclusive CSP session with Sophia Berry\, discover his bol d experiments in photography\, painting\, and graphic design\, including h is poignant depictions of pre-Holocaust Jewish communities and Zionist ide ntity in Eretz Yisrael. Presented alongside Israel’s first comprehensive exhibition of his work\, the session highlights Moï Ver’s transformati ve impact on 20th-century Jewish art and culture. Sophia Berry\, Associate Curator at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art\, brings her expertise to illuminat e the artistry and enduring influence of this visionary creator. \;CLI CK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursday\, March 13th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Jer usalem.\nEsther Without Borders: The Megillah as Never Seen Before with Da vid Moss\nThe “Esther Without Borders” project\, created by David Moss \, reimagines the Purim story as told in the Book of Esther\, which was sa id to have reached 127 lands from India to Ethiopia. Since 1990\, David ha s commissioned folk artists from diverse cultures to illustrate key scenes from Esther\, blending their unique artistic traditions with the story’ s themes. The breathtaking and joyful works showcase how Esther’s narrat ive transcends borders\, bringing her story to life in captivating ways. D avid Moss\, a renowned Jerusalem-based artist and co-founder of Kol HaOt\, transforms Jewish texts and traditions into stunning visual works\, inclu ding his famous Moss Haggadah and other creative projects rooted in Jewish heritage. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, March 18t h from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. – \; 2:00 p.m. ( ET) live on Zoom from Israel. Members Only Event\nInside the New National Library of Israel A Virtual Exploration with Gila Levitan\nThe new Nationa l Library of Israel\, opened in October 2023 near the Knesset in Jerusalem \, redefines what a library can be. Designed by Herzog &\; de Meuron\, the 45\,000-square-meter building offers cutting-edge spaces for exhibitio ns\, research\, cultural events\, and education\, aiming to democratize kn owledge and share its vast collections\, including 4.5 million books and 6 00\,000 manuscripts. It stands as a hub of cultural and historical preserv ation\, highlighting Israel’s rich heritage while inspiring future engag ement. Gila Levitan\, an experienced tour guide known for her passion for Israel’s treasures\, will lead a behind-the-scenes exploration of this g roundbreaking institution. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nSun day\, March 30th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. – 2:0 0 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from London\, England.\nWhat Does the Rise of Pop ulism Mean for Jews with Dr. Toby Greene\nDonald Trump’s electoral impac t symbolizes the global rise of populist leaders claiming to represent “ the people” against corrupt elites. This session will explore the nature of populism\, its intersection with radical right- and left-wing politics \, and its implications for Jews in the Diaspora and Israel amid challenge s to liberal democracy. Dr. Toby Greene\, an expert in politics and foreig n policy\, brings his academic and practical experience to analyze these i ssues. A visiting lecturer at Bar Ilan University\, Dr. Greene publishes a nd lectures widely on identity\, foreign policy\, and Middle Eastern and E uropean politics. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\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:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR