BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1287@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T181730Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-81/ 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\nSunday\, April 27th at 10:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. (ET). Member ev ent.\n"A Land of Milk and Mufletta: At the Crossroads of Israel’s Cuisin e and Culture" led by Joel Haber\nIsraeli chefs have recently conquered th e culinary world\, but what about all those foods they left behind at home ? What do these dishes say about Israel itself? From falafel to petitim\, meorav Yerushalmi to mufletta\, food historian Joel Haber will reveal the culture behind the distinctive foods that make Israel so deliciously… Is raeli.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesday\, April 29th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from Tel Aviv\, Israel\n"My Great (and Short) Great Grandfather: Eliezer Ben Yehuda\, and the Revival of the Hebrew Language" led by with Gil Hovav\nJoin us for a fascinating online session with Gil Hovav\, renowned Israeli author and pu blisher\, as he shares a personal perspective on the revival of the Hebrew language. Once nearly extinct for 2\,000 years\, Hebrew was brought back to life almost single-handedly by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda\, a visionary and one of the founding fathers of Zionism. As Ben-Yehuda’s great-grandson\, Ho vav will unveil family secrets and hidden stories passed down for over a c entury\, offering a unique glimpse into this unprecedented linguistic mira cle. Don't miss this captivating journey into history\, heritage\, and the power of language. \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThu rsday\, May 1st \; from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (PT) and 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m . (ET) live on zoom from Toronto\, Canada\n"Collecting the Dream: Theodor Herzl\, Zionism\, and One Man’s Passion for a Visionary’s Legacy" led by \;David Matlow \;\nIn celebration of Israel’s 77th birthday\, join us for a special one-hour program featuring David Matlow\, the world ’s foremost collector of Theodor Herzl memorabilia and author of Collect ing the Dream. Drawing from the largest private Herzl collection in the wo rld\, David will share some of the most remarkable and meaningful items he has gathered—each one offering a window into the life\, vision\, and en during legacy of the father of modern Zionism. Through these rare artifact s and personal stories\, Matlow invites us to reflect on Herzl’s timeles s message of human rights\, equality\, and Jewish nationhood\, and to be i nspired by the dream that helped shape the State of Israel and continues t o guide its future. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nSunday\, M ay 4th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom fro m San Francisco\n"Laundering Antisemitism: Ethnic Studies\, Identity Polit ics and the University" led by \;Dr. Marc Dolinger \;\nJoin us for a thought-provoking online CSP event with Dr. Marc Dollinger\, as he shar es insights from his forthcoming academic memoir exploring the complexitie s of campus antisemitism across the political spectrum. Once labeled a “ self-hating leftist Jew” at a conservative college and later criticized as a “right-wing Zionist imperialist colonizer” at a progressive unive rsity\, Dr. Dollinger draws from personal experience to examine how antise mitism manifests in higher education today. Through the lens of identity p olitics\, ethnic studies\, and shifting campus climates\, this conversatio n will unpack the challenges Jewish students and faculty face—and what i t means to navigate academic spaces as a proudly Jewish and Zionist schola r in a polarized world. \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\ nTuesdays\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th &\; 27th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) a nd 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from London\, England\n"Creation\, Ret aliation\, Choseness and Faith: Four Challenges to the Bible" led by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part series with Rabbi D r. Rafi Zarum\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Questioning Belie f. In this thought-provoking series\, Rabbi Zarum tackles some of the most pressing and challenging questions at the intersection of tradition\, eth ics\, and contemporary thought. Drawing deeply from classical Jewish sourc es while engaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers surprising\, provo cative\, and energizing insights that speak to today’s Jewish experience . Over four sessions\, we’ll explore: what the Creation story teaches us if it’s not taken literally\; the ethical dilemmas raised by King David ’s actions and their relevance to modern warfare and shared responsibili ty\; the complex and often misunderstood notion of the Jewish people as "c hosen"\; and what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those who qu estion or reject the idea of God. Whether you're a seeker\, a skeptic\, or a committed believer\, this series will invite you into a rich and honest conversation about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern world.&nb sp\;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays - May 8th\, 15th\, 22n d &\; 29th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on z oom from Barcelona\, Spain\nThe Jewish Legacy of Bulgaria and Greece led b y Evgenia Kempinski\nJoin us for a captivating four-part series with Jewis h heritage educator Evgenia Kempinski as we explore over two thousand year s of Jewish history in Bulgaria and Greece—lands where Jewish communitie s have contributed richly to cultural and spiritual life for centuries. Fr om ancient settlements to vibrant Sephardic centers\, this journey will tr ace a powerful legacy of resilience and creativity. On May 8\, we’ll unc over the deep historical roots of Jewish life in these regions\, from anti quity through the Ottoman era. On May 15\, we’ll explore traditions\, da ily life\, and the unique Sephardic heritage that flourished there. On May 22\, we’ll turn to the 20th century to examine the rise of modern Jewis h communities\, their cultural impact\, and the tragedy of the Holocaust. Finally\, on May 29\, we’ll reflect on the post-war experience and the s tate of Jewish life in Bulgaria and Greece today. Don’t miss this opport unity to engage with a rich\, lesser-known chapter of Jewish history and i dentity. \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\n"Exploring Jew ish Cuba: History\, Heritage\, and Personal Encounters" featuring Dr Sharo n Keller &\; Rabbi Elie Spitz\nSunday\, May 11th from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p. m. (PT) and 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (ET)\nJoin us for a special CSP online con versation with Dr. Sharon Keller and Rabbi Elie Spitz\, who recently retur ned from a powerful weeklong visit to Cuba’s Jewish community. In a coun try where time seems to have stood still—Cold War-era slogans still hang alongside vintage American cars and crumbling colonial buildings—Jewish life persists with resilience and hope. Participants in the recent Cuba t rip met with community leaders\, visited synagogues in Havana\, and witnes sed firsthand how\, after decades of religious repression\, Cuban Jews are once again celebrating their heritage openly and joyfully. Alain Bastow\, the man who at age 24 (30 years ago) escaped Cuba in an inner tube will j oin the conversation to tell his personal story. With fewer than 1\,300 Je ws remaining in a nation of 11 million—many of them elderly\, isolated\, and struggling with severe shortages of food\, medicine\, and basic suppl ies—they encountered stories of incredible perseverance\, dignity\, and community spirit. In this program\, we'll learn about the rich and often o verlooked history of Jewish life in Cuba\, garner insights into the challe nges facing the community today\, and explore meaningful ways we can offer support and solidarity. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect w ith a Jewish story that is both deeply rooted and urgently unfolding.  \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nSunday\, May 18th from 10:0 0-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from Israel\n"The R eligious Turn: Israeli Art and Judaism" led by Shirel Horovitz\nIn recent years\, the Israeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascination for Jewish tradition\, spirituality\, and religion. But is this resurgence merely a passing trend\, or does it signal a deeper cultural and social t ransformation? As artists increasingly engage with religious themes—whet her through reverence\, critique\, or reinvention—they are reshaping the visual and conceptual language of contemporary Israeli art. To unravel th e intricate relationship between Jewish and Israeli identity\, we’ll sta rt with a historical backdrop before diving into the key artistic shifts o f the past 15 years. Through this journey\, we’ll uncover the powerful s tories these works tell about the evolving soul of Israeli society today.& nbsp\; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 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