BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1229@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000 DTSTAMP:20250317T152015Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-67/ 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\nTuesday\, March 18th 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\nIns ide the New National Library of Israel A Virtual Exploration with Gila Lev itan\nThe new National Library of Israel\, opened in October 2023 near the Knesset in Jerusalem\, redefines what a library can be. Designed by Herzo g &\; de Meuron\, the 45\,000-square-meter building offers cutting-edge spaces for exhibitions\, research\, cultural events\, and education\, aim ing to democratize knowledge and share its vast collections\, including 4. 5 million books and 600\,000 manuscripts. It stands as a hub of cultural a nd historical preservation\, highlighting Israel’s rich heritage while i nspiring future engagement. Gila Levitan\, an experienced tour guide known for her passion for Israel’s treasures\, will lead a behind-the-scenes exploration of this groundbreaking institution. \;CLICK HERE TO REGIST ER.\n\n \;\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 &\; Why with Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor- Guthartz\nJoin Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz for an engaging 3-part se ries exploring how Jews have translated and transmitted the Tanakh through history. From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Septuagint and the Targums\, th e series examines the complex journey of the Hebrew text and why translati on is so significant. Sessions include discussions on the Tanakh’s curre nt form\, whether 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-provo king exploration of the evolution and importance of Tanakh translation. CL ICK HERE TO REGISTER.\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 from Florida.\nThe Second World War: From Global Conquest to a New World Order with Professor Stephen Berk\nJoin Professor Stephen Ber k for a captivating 4-part series on World War II\, exploring how this tra nsformative conflict reshaped the global order\, ended imperialism\, and u shered in the nuclear age. Each session\, held on Thursdays in March\, foc uses on pivotal moments in the war\, from Hitler’s conquest of Europe to the Allied victories in Stalingrad\, Overlord\, and the Pacific. Professo r Berk\, a distinguished historian and CSP’s 10th Annual Scholar in Resi dence\, brings his expertise and engaging storytelling to this in-depth ex ploration of history. \;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. (E T) live on Zoom from London\, England.\nWhat Does the Rise of Populism Mea n for Jews with Dr. Toby Greene\nDonald Trump’s electoral impact symboli zes the global rise of populist leaders claiming to represent “the peopl e” against corrupt elites. This session will explore the nature of popul ism\, its intersection with radical right- and left-wing politics\, and it s implications for Jews in the Diaspora and Israel amid challenges to libe ral democracy. 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 lectur es widely on identity\, foreign policy\, and Middle Eastern and European p olitics. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesdays\, April 8th\ , 15th &\; 22nd from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PT) and 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p .m. (ET) live on Zoom from Los Angeles\nZionism Today: Back to the Future with Rabbi Chaim Seidler Feller\n\nIn an era of heightened political antag onism\, this series invites us to re-engage with the redemptive possibilit ies of Zionist ideology through the lens of foundational texts and visiona ry thinkers such as Ahad Ha’am\, Martin Buber\, Moshe Avigdor Amiel\, an d R. Yehuda Amital. Together\, we will explore the humanistic spirit of th e Zionist revolution\, addressing key topics such as the aspirations and c hallenges of contemporary Israel (April 8th)\, the dangers of nationalism and messianic politics (April 15)\, and the pursuit of an inclusive Zionis m rooted in peace (April 22). Don’t miss this opportunity to reclaim the values and principles of Zionism to inspire a new generation. \;  \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\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