History & Thought
Thu 08

- Pacific Time

Dr. Molly Freeman & Prof. Ariel Mayse: Artificial Intelligence & Jewish Intelligence

Virtual Program
Grounded in Jewish values and concepts of what it means to be human, we will critically examine the intrusion of AI into increasingly more aspects of our daily experiences. Jewish teachings will provide a framework for critically determining if, what and when to engage with artificial intelligence applications.
Tue 06

- Pacific Time

Marc Dollinger: A Different Picture of Jewish Civil Rights Leadership

Marc Dollinger will explore the famous image of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marching, and share another important photo few have seen, challenging assumptions about this part of American Jewish history.

Location

Jewish Community Library

1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115 + Google Map

Instructor

Wed 23

- Pacific Time

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)—Survivors and Liberators Speak: Remember This

A San Francisco Community-Wide Commemoration in partnership with The Holocaust Center and JCCSF

Commemoration and program at 6pm—Time is running out to hear from Holocaust survivors and liberators. As we mark 80 years since the end of WWII, join us to honor their voices and ensure their stories live on. Workshops and exhibits throughout the day, starting at 10:30 am..
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Location

JCCSF

3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map
Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: Free
Thu 15

- Pacific Time Series

Rabbi Molly Karp—Martin Buber: A Land of Two Peoples

Virtual Program
Martin Buber (1878–1965) was actively committed to the pursuit of peace. In his writings on Arab-Jewish relations in Palestine, Buber's religious and philosophical teachings are integral to his politics. Buber's private and public writings, in which he advocated for bi-nationalism to solve the conflict in the Middle East, are collected in A Land of Two Peoples.  An ardent Zionist, Buber resolutely expressed his view that reconciliation and accommodation between the Arabs and Jew... Read more

Instructor

Register ➜Total Program Fee: $45.0093 spaces open
Wed 21

- Pacific Time

Leonard Rothman: The Evolution of Israel through Maps: From Genesis to 1948

Virtual Program
There are over 1500 unique original antique maps of the land of Israel, including special maps of Jerusalem. This presentation will review antique and modern maps illustrating events in the Bible and details of the Land of Israel. The presentation will feature images of selected maps* and a discussion of the cartographers' historical and religious backgrounds, and their impact on their mapmaking.

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Instructor

Register ➜Total Program Fee: Free56 spaces open
Wed 04

- Pacific Time

Edwin Bernbaum—Sacred Mountains: From Mt. Sinai and Mt. Zion to Everest and Fuji

Virtual Program
As awe-inspiring features of the landscape, mountains have an extraordinary power to evoke a sense of the sacred. Drawing on personal experiences and extensive research illustrated with spectacular photography, Edwin Bernbaum takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the many ways that mountains embody humanity's highest values and aspirations, with a focus on their singular importance in Judaism.

Wednesday, June 4 @ 7–8:30 pm, on Zoom
Register ➜Total Program Fee: $15.0099 spaces open
Wed 11

- Pacific Time

Panel: What is “Jewish Peoplehood?” A Demographer, a Jewish Historian, and a Geneticist Walk into a Bar (Mitzvah) with Profs. Bruce Phillips and David Myers, and Adam Brown

Virtual Program
In partnership with the San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society

"Jewish Peoplehood" has recently been the nom de jour in the Jewish community. What does Jewish Peoplehood actually mean? Is it a historical phenomenon, a demographic characterization, or a genetically transmitted set of traits? Our three distinguished presenters will examine the meaning, validity, and usefulness of this term.

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Register ➜Total Program Fee: $15.00100 spaces open
Thu 05

- Pacific Time

Prof. Eran Kaplan: The Six-Day War Revisited

Virtual Program
The 1967 Six-Day War has impacted Israel in a profound way. Much has been said and written about the regional, geo-political impact of the war; however, its impact on Israeli society, economy and culture were also far-reaching, helping transition Israel from the socialism of its founders to a more individualistic, free-market society that has embraced the (American) West and its values. In this talk, we will explore how a new Israel emerged after the Six-Day War.

Instructor

Register ➜Total Program Fee: $15.00100 spaces open
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