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:1312@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T141500 DTSTAMP:20250502T001315Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-86/ 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\nMonda y\, May 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (PT) and 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (ET) live on Zoom from NYC\n"Navigating the Spring 2025 NYC Art Scene" with To bi Khan\nJoin renowned artist \;Tobi Kahn \;for an inspiring \ ;Spring 2025 virtual tour \;of some of New York City’s most dynamic gallery exhibitions. Ranked #1 in \;New York Magazine’s “Best Bets \,” Tobi’s tours offer a unique opportunity to explore what’s curren t and compelling in the art world. As we visit multiple galleries\, partic ipants will be introduced to new artists\, hear directly from curators and art historians\, and gain fresh insight into contemporary works. Designed to sharpen your eye and deepen your appreciation\, this virtual experienc e invites you to engage with art critically and meaningfully—from the co mfort of your home. \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTuesdays\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th &\; 27th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:0 0 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from London\, England\n"Creation\, Retaliation\, Choseness and Faith: Four Challenges to the Bible" led by Rabbi Dr. Raphae l Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part series with Rabbi Dr. Rafi Zar um\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Questioning Belief. In this thought-provoking series\, Rabbi Zarum tackles some of the most pressing a nd challenging questions at the intersection of tradition\, ethics\, and c ontemporary thought. Drawing deeply from classical Jewish sources while en gaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers surprising\, provocative\, an d 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 action s and their relevance to modern warfare and shared responsibility\; the co mplex and often misunderstood notion of the Jewish people as "chosen"\; an d what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those who question or r eject the idea of God. Whether you're a seeker\, a skeptic\, or a committe d believer\, this series will invite you into a rich and honest conversati on about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern world. \;CLICK H ERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays - May 8th\, 15th\, 22nd &\; 29 th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (PT) and 1:00-2:00 p.m. (ET) live on zoom from Ba rcelona\, Spain\nThe Jewish Legacy of Bulgaria and Greece led by Evgenia K empinski\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 communities have cont ributed richly to cultural and spiritual life for centuries. From ancient settlements to vibrant Sephardic centers\, this journey will trace a power ful legacy of resilience and creativity. On May 8\, we’ll uncover the de ep historical roots of Jewish life in these regions\, from antiquity throu gh the Ottoman era. On May 15\, we’ll explore traditions\, daily 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 Jewish communiti es\, their cultural impact\, and the tragedy of the Holocaust. Finally\, o n May 29\, we’ll reflect on the post-war experience and the state of Jew ish life in Bulgaria and Greece today. Don’t miss this opportunity to en gage with a rich\, lesser-known chapter of Jewish history and identity.&nb sp\; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\n"Exploring Jewish Cuba: H istory\, Heritage\, and Personal Encounters" featuring Dr Sharon Keller &a mp\; 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 conversation w ith Dr. Sharon Keller and Rabbi Elie Spitz\, who recently returned from a powerful weeklong visit to Cuba’s Jewish community. In a country where t ime seems to have stood still—Cold War-era slogans still hang alongside vintage American cars and crumbling colonial buildings—Jewish life persi sts with resilience and hope. Participants in the recent Cuba trip met wit h community leaders\, visited synagogues in Havana\, and witnessed firstha nd how\, after decades of religious repression\, Cuban Jews are once again celebrating their heritage openly and joyfully. Alain Bastow\, the man wh o at age 24 (30 years ago) escaped Cuba in an inner tube will join the con versation to tell his personal story. With fewer than 1\,300 Jews remainin g in a nation of 11 million—many of them elderly\, isolated\, and strugg ling with severe shortages of food\, medicine\, and basic supplies—they encountered stories of incredible perseverance\, dignity\, and community s pirit. In this program\, we'll learn about the rich and often overlooked h istory of Jewish life in Cuba\, garner insights into the challenges facing the community today\, and explore meaningful ways we can offer support an d solidarity. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a Jewis h story that is both deeply rooted and urgently unfolding. \; \;CL ICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nSunday\, May 18 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 recent years\, the I sraeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascination for Jewish tr adition\, spirituality\, and religion. But is this resurgence merely a pas sing trend\, or does it signal a deeper cultural and social transformation ? As artists increasingly engage with religious themes—whether through r everence\, critique\, or reinvention—they are reshaping the visual and c onceptual language of contemporary Israeli art. To unravel the intricate r elationship between Jewish and Israeli identity\, we’ll start with a his torical backdrop before diving into the key artistic shifts of the past 15 years. Through this journey\, we’ll uncover the powerful stories these works tell about the evolving soul of Israeli society 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