BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.8//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1320@tign.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000 DTSTAMP:20250508T165349Z URL:https://www.tign.org/events/jewish-community-scholars-program-91/ 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 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 Israeli art scene has been buzzing with a renewed fascination for Jewish tradition\, spirituality\, and religion. Bu t is this resurgence merely a passing trend\, or does it signal a deeper c ultural and social transformation? As artists increasingly engage with rel igious themes—whether through reverence\, critique\, or reinvention—th ey are reshaping the visual and conceptual language of contemporary Israel i art. To unravel the intricate relationship between Jewish and Israeli id entity\, we’ll start with a historical backdrop before diving into the k ey artistic shifts of the past 15 years. Through this journey\, we’ll un cover the powerful stories these works tell about the evolving soul of Isr aeli society today. \; \;CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nTue sdays\, 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\, Retalia tion\, Choseness and Faith: Four Challenges to the Bible" led by Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum\nJoin us for a compelling four-part series with Rabbi Dr. R afi Zarum\, based on his recent award-winning book\, Questioning Belief. I n this thought-provoking series\, Rabbi Zarum tackles some of the most pre ssing and challenging questions at the intersection of tradition\, ethics\ , and contemporary thought. Drawing deeply from classical Jewish sources w hile engaging with modern sensibilities\, he offers surprising\, provocati ve\, and energizing insights that speak to today’s Jewish experience. Ov er 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 responsibility\; the complex and often misunderstood notion of the Jewish people as "chose n"\; and what belief means in a Jewish context—even for those who questi on or reject the idea of God. Whether you're a seeker\, a skeptic\, or a c ommitted believer\, this series will invite you into a rich and honest con versation about faith\, identity\, and meaning in the modern world. \; CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.\n\n \;\n\nThursdays - May 8th\, 15th\, 22nd &a mp\; 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 Ev genia Kempinski\nJoin us for a captivating four-part series with Jewish he ritage educator Evgenia Kempinski as we explore over two thousand years of Jewish history in Bulgaria and Greece—lands where Jewish communities ha ve contributed richly to cultural and spiritual life for centuries. From a ncient settlements to vibrant Sephardic centers\, this journey will trace a powerful legacy of resilience and creativity. On May 8\, we’ll uncover the deep historical roots of Jewish life in these regions\, from antiquit y 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 examine the rise of modern Jewish co mmunities\, their cultural impact\, and the tragedy of the Holocaust. Fina lly\, 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 opportunit y to engage with a rich\, lesser-known chapter of Jewish history and ident ity. \; 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