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:1319@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000 DTSTAMP:20250508T165025Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-90/ 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\nThurs days - 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 o f Bulgaria and Greece led by Evgenia Kempinski\nJoin us for a captivating four-part series with Jewish heritage educator Evgenia Kempinski as we exp lore over two thousand years of Jewish history in Bulgaria and Greece—la nds where Jewish communities have contributed richly to cultural and spiri tual life for centuries. From ancient settlements to vibrant Sephardic cen ters\, this journey will trace a powerful legacy of resilience and creativ ity. On May 8\, we’ll uncover the deep historical roots of Jewish life i n 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. On May 22\, we’ll turn to the 20th century to exa mine the rise of modern Jewish communities\, their cultural impact\, and t he tragedy of the Holocaust. Finally\, on May 29\, we’ll reflect on the post-war experience and the state of Jewish life in Bulgaria and Greece to day. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a rich\, lesser-known ch apter of Jewish history and identity. \; \;CLICK 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 Jud aism" led by Shirel Horovitz\nIn recent years\, the Israeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascination for Jewish tradition\, spiritualit y\, and religion. But is this resurgence merely a passing trend\, or does it signal a deeper cultural and social transformation? As artists increasi ngly engage with religious themes—whether through reverence\, critique\, or reinvention—they are reshaping the visual and conceptual language of contemporary Israeli art. To unravel the intricate relationship between J ewish and Israeli identity\, we’ll start with a historical backdrop befo re 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 REGISTE R.\n\n \;\n\nTuesdays\, May 6th\, 13th\, 20th &\; 27th from 10:00-1 1:00 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 Bib le" led by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part ser ies with Rabbi Dr. Rafi Zarum\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Q uestioning 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 classi cal Jewish sources while engaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers su rprising\, provocative\, and energizing insights that speak to today’s J ewish experience. Over four sessions\, we’ll explore: what the Creation story teaches us if it’s not taken literally\; the ethical dilemmas rais ed by King David’s actions and their relevance to modern warfare and sha red responsibility\; the complex and often misunderstood notion of the Jew ish people as "chosen"\; and what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those who 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 honest conversation about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern world. \;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