BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.7//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1217@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T140000 DTSTAMP:20250306T185314Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-64/ 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\nTuesd ay\, 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 Ver: Modernist Pioneer and Chroni cler of Jewish Transformation with Sophia Berry\nExplore the life and lega cy of Moï Ver (Moshe Vorobeichic-Raviv)\, a groundbreaking artist who fus ed modernist innovation with deep Jewish heritage. In this exclusive CSP s ession with Sophia Berry\, discover his bold experiments in photography\, painting\, and graphic design\, including his poignant depictions of pre-H olocaust Jewish communities and Zionist identity in Eretz Yisrael. Present ed alongside Israel’s first comprehensive exhibition of his work\, the s ession highlights Moï Ver’s transformative impact on 20th-century Jewis h art and culture. Sophia Berry\, Associate Curator at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art\, brings her expertise to illuminate the artistry and enduring inf luence of this visionary creator. \;CLICK 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 Jerusalem.\nEsther Without Borders: The Megillah as Never Seen Before with David Moss\nThe “Esther Without Bord ers” project\, created by David Moss\, reimagines the Purim story as tol d in the Book of Esther\, which was said to have reached 127 lands from In dia to Ethiopia. Since 1990\, David has commissioned folk artists from div erse cultures to illustrate key scenes from Esther\, blending their unique artistic traditions with the story’s themes. The breathtaking and joyfu l works showcase how Esther’s narrative transcends borders\, bringing he r story to life in captivating ways. David Moss\, a renowned Jerusalem-bas ed artist and co-founder of Kol HaOt\, transforms Jewish texts and traditi ons into stunning visual works\, including his famous Moss Haggadah and ot her creative projects rooted in Jewish heritage. \;CLICK HERE TO REGIS TER.\n\n \;\n\nSundays\, March 2nd\, 9th\, 16th &\; 23rd from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT) &\; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom fro m Florida.\nThe Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Orde r with Professor Stephen Berk\nJoin Professor Stephen Berk for a captivati ng 4-part series on World War II\, exploring how this transformative confl ict reshaped the global order\, ended imperialism\, and ushered in the nuc lear age. Each session\, held on Thursdays in March\, focuses on pivotal m oments in the war\, from Hitler’s conquest of Europe to the Allied victo ries in Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Pacific. Professor Berk\, a distin guished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Residence\, brings hi s expertise and engaging storytelling to this in-depth exploration of hist ory. \;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. - \; 2:00 p.m. (ET) live o n Zoom from Israel. Members Only Event\nInside the New National Library of Israel A Virtual Exploration with Gila Levitan\nThe new National Library of Israel\, opened in October 2023 near the Knesset in Jerusalem\, redefin es what a library can be. Designed by Herzog &\; de Meuron\, the 45\,00 0-square-meter building offers cutting-edge spaces for exhibitions\, resea rch\, cultural events\, and education\, aiming to democratize knowledge an d share its vast collections\, including 4.5 million books and 600\,000 ma nuscripts. It stands as a hub of cultural and historical preservation\, hi ghlighting Israel’s rich heritage while inspiring future engagement. Gil a Levitan\, an experienced tour guide known for her passion for Israel’s treasures\, will lead a behind-the-scenes exploration of this groundbreak ing institution. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\nThursdays\, March 6th\, 20th &\; 27th 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 &\; W hy with Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz\nJoin Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Gu thartz for an engaging 3-part series exploring how Jews have translated an d transmitted the Tanakh through history. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Septuagint and the Targums\, the series examines the complex journey of t he Hebrew text and why translation is so significant. Sessions include dis cussions on the Tanakh’s current form\, whether translation is divinely guided or problematic\, and the blurred lines between translation and midr ash. With her extensive academic and rabbinic expertise\, Rabba Dr. Taylor -Guthartz offers a thought-provoking exploration of the evolution and impo rtance of Tanakh translation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\nSunday\, March 30 th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET) live o n Zoom from London\, England.\nWhat Does the Rise of Populism Mean for Jew s with Dr. Toby Greene\nDonald Trump’s electoral impact symbolizes the g lobal rise of populist leaders claiming to represent “the people” agai nst corrupt elites. This session will explore the nature of populism\, its intersection with radical right- and left-wing politics\, and its implica tions for Jews in the Diaspora and Israel amid challenges to liberal democ racy. Dr. Toby Greene\, an expert in politics and foreign policy\, brings his academic and practical experience to analyze these issues. A visiting lecturer at Bar Ilan University\, Dr. Greene publishes and lectures widely on identity\, foreign policy\, and Middle Eastern and European politics.& nbsp\;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:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR