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:1199@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20250228T022355Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-61/ 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\n  \;\n\nSundays\, March 2nd\, 9th\, 16th &\; 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT) &\; 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Florida.\nT he Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order with Profes sor Stephen Berk\nJoin Professor Stephen Berk for a captivating 4-part ser ies on World War II\, exploring how this transformative conflict reshaped the global order\, ended imperialism\, and ushered in the nuclear age. Eac h session\, held on Thursdays in March\, focuses on pivotal moments in the war\, from Hitler’s conquest of Europe to the Allied victories in Stali ngrad\, Overlord\, and the Pacific. Professor Berk\, a distinguished histo rian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, brings his expertise a nd engaging storytelling to this in-depth exploration of history. \;CL ICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays\, March 6th\, 20th &\; 27 th from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PT) 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\nJoin Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz for an engaging 3-part series exploring how Jews have translated and transmitted the Tanakh through history. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Septuagint an d the Targums\, the series examines the complex journey of the Hebrew text and why translation is so significant. Sessions include discussions on th e Tanakh’s current form\, whether translation is divinely guided or prob lematic\, and the blurred lines between translation and midrash. With her extensive academic and rabbinic expertise\, Rabba Dr. Taylor-Guthartz offe rs a thought-provoking exploration of the evolution and importance of Tana kh translation.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\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 Z oom from Tel Aviv.\nMoï Ver: Modernist Pioneer and Chronicler of Jewish T ransformation with Sophia Berry\nExplore the life and legacy of Moï Ver ( Moshe Vorobeichic-Raviv)\, a groundbreaking artist who fused modernist inn ovation with deep Jewish heritage. In this exclusive CSP session with Soph ia Berry\, discover his bold experiments in photography\, painting\, and g raphic design\, including his poignant depictions of pre-Holocaust Jewish communities and Zionist identity in Eretz Yisrael. Presented alongside Isr ael’s first comprehensive exhibition of his work\, the session highlight s Moï Ver’s transformative impact on 20th-century Jewish art and cultur e. Sophia Berry\, Associate Curator at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art\, brings her expertise to illuminate the artistry and enduring influence of this v isionary creator. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursday\, M arch 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 Jerusalem.\nEsther Without Borders: The Megillah as Nev er Seen Before with David Moss\nThe “Esther Without Borders” project\, created by David Moss\, reimagines the Purim story as told in the Book of Esther\, which was said to have reached 127 lands from India to Ethiopia. Since 1990\, David has commissioned folk artists from diverse cultures to illustrate key scenes from Esther\, blending their unique artistic tradit ions with the story’s themes. The breathtaking and joyful works showcase how Esther’s narrative transcends borders\, bringing her story to life in captivating ways. David Moss\, a renowned Jerusalem-based artist and co -founder of Kol HaOt\, transforms Jewish texts and traditions into stunnin g visual works\, including his famous Moss Haggadah and other creative pro jects rooted in Jewish heritage. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\ n\nTuesday\, March 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. -& nbsp\; 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 Levita n\nThe new National Library of Israel\, opened in October 2023 near the Kn esset in Jerusalem\, redefines what a library can be. Designed by Herzog & amp\; de Meuron\, the 45\,000-square-meter building offers cutting-edge sp aces for exhibitions\, research\, cultural events\, and education\, aiming to democratize knowledge and share its vast collections\, including 4.5 m illion books and 600\,000 manuscripts. It stands as a hub of cultural and historical preservation\, highlighting Israel’s rich heritage while insp iring future engagement. Gila Levitan\, an experienced tour guide known fo r her passion for Israel’s treasures\, will lead a behind-the-scenes exp loration of this groundbreaking institution. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \n\n \;\n\nSunday\, March 30th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1 :00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from London\, England.\nWhat Does t he Rise of Populism Mean for Jews with Dr. Toby Greene\nDonald Trump’s e lectoral impact symbolizes the global rise of populist leaders claiming to represent “the people” against corrupt elites. This session will expl ore the nature of populism\, its intersection with radical right- and left -wing politics\, and its implications for Jews in the Diaspora and Israel amid challenges to liberal democracy. Dr. Toby Greene\, an expert in polit ics and foreign policy\, brings his academic and practical experience to a nalyze these issues. A visiting lecturer at Bar Ilan University\, Dr. Gree ne publishes and lectures widely on identity\, foreign policy\, and Middle Eastern and European 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