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:1301@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T140000 DTSTAMP:20250424T181652Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-84/ 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\nSunda y\, May 4th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoo m from San Francisco\n"Laundering Antisemitism: Ethnic Studies\, Identity Politics and the University" led by \;Dr. Marc Dolinger \;\nJoin u s for a thought-provoking online CSP event with Dr. Marc Dollinger\, as he shares insights from his forthcoming academic memoir exploring the comple xities of campus antisemitism across the political spectrum. Once labeled a “self-hating leftist Jew” at a conservative college and later critic ized as a “right-wing Zionist imperialist colonizer” at a progressive university\, Dr. Dollinger draws from personal experience to examine how a ntisemitism manifests in higher education today. Through the lens of ident ity politics\, ethnic studies\, and shifting campus climates\, this conver sation will unpack the challenges Jewish students and faculty face—and w hat it means to navigate academic spaces as a proudly Jewish and Zionist s cholar 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) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from London\, England\n"Creation\ , Retaliation\, Choseness and Faith: Four Challenges to the Bible" led by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part series with Ra bbi Dr. Rafi Zarum\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Questioning Belief. In this thought-provoking series\, Rabbi Zarum tackles some of the most pressing and challenging questions at the intersection of tradition\ , ethics\, and contemporary thought. Drawing deeply from classical Jewish sources while engaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers surprising\, provocative\, and energizing insights that speak to today’s Jewish exper ience. Over four sessions\, we’ll explore: what the Creation story teach es us if it’s not taken literally\; the ethical dilemmas raised by King David’s actions and their relevance to modern warfare and shared respons ibility\; the complex and often misunderstood notion of the Jewish people as "chosen"\; and what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those w ho question 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 h onest conversation about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern worl d. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays - May 8th\, 15th\ , 22nd &\; 29th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from Barcelona\, Spain\nThe Jewish Legacy of Bulgaria and Greece led by Evgenia Kempinski\nJoin us for a captivating four-part series with Jewish heritage educator Evgenia Kempinski as we explore over two thousand years of Jewish history in Bulgaria and Greece—lands where Jewish commu nities have contributed richly to cultural and spiritual life for centurie s. From ancient settlements to vibrant Sephardic centers\, this journey wi ll trace a powerful legacy of resilience and creativity. On May 8\, we’l l uncover the deep historical roots of Jewish life in these regions\, from antiquity through the Ottoman era. On May 15\, we’ll explore traditions \, daily life\, and the unique Sephardic heritage that flourished there. O n May 22\, we’ll turn to the 20th century to examine the rise of modern Jewish communities\, their cultural impact\, and the tragedy of the Holoca ust. Finally\, on May 29\, we’ll reflect on the post-war experience and the state of Jewish life in Bulgaria and Greece today. Don’t miss this o pportunity to engage with a rich\, lesser-known chapter of Jewish history and identity. \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\n"Explorin g Jewish Cuba: History\, Heritage\, and Personal Encounters" featuring Dr Sharon 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 onlin e conversation with Dr. Sharon Keller and Rabbi Elie Spitz\, who recently returned from a powerful weeklong visit to Cuba’s Jewish community. In a country where time seems to have stood still—Cold War-era slogans still hang alongside vintage American cars and crumbling colonial buildings—J ewish life persists with resilience and hope. Participants in the recent C uba trip met with community leaders\, visited synagogues in Havana\, and w itnessed firsthand how\, after decades of religious repression\, Cuban Jew s are once again celebrating their heritage openly and joyfully. Alain Bas tow\, the man who at age 24 (30 years ago) escaped Cuba in an inner tube w ill join the conversation to tell his personal story. With fewer than 1\,3 00 Jews remaining in a nation of 11 million—many of them elderly\, isola ted\, and struggling with severe shortages of food\, medicine\, and basic supplies—they encountered stories of incredible perseverance\, dignity\, and community spirit. In this program\, we'll learn about the rich and of ten overlooked history of Jewish life in Cuba\, garner insights into the c hallenges facing the community today\, and explore meaningful ways we can offer support and solidarity. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to conn ect with a Jewish story that is both deeply rooted and urgently unfolding.  \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nSunday\, May 18th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from Israel\n" The Religious Turn: Israeli Art and Judaism" led by Shirel Horovitz\nIn re cent years\, the Israeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascina tion for Jewish tradition\, spirituality\, and religion. But is this resur gence merely a passing trend\, or does it signal a deeper cultural and soc ial transformation? As artists increasingly engage with religious themes —whether through reverence\, critique\, or reinvention—they are reshap ing the visual and conceptual language of contemporary Israeli art. To unr avel the intricate relationship between Jewish and Israeli identity\, we ’ll start with a historical backdrop before diving into the key artistic shifts of the past 15 years. Through this journey\, we’ll uncover the p owerful stories these works tell about the evolving soul of Israeli societ y today. \; \;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