History & Thought
Thu 12

- Pacific Time

Howard Simon: Violence and Non-Violence in Jewish Tradition (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Osher Marin JCC

This inquiry into violence and non-violence in Jewish tradition employs Gandhi’s model of satyagraha (“a determined but nonviolent resistance to evil”) as a benchmark for non-violent resistance.  

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Wed 14

- Pacific Time

Jehon Grist: Mexico and Its Jews in a Nutshell (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

We will begin with an overview of the history of Mexico from the Olmec to Aztec pre-colonial cultures, through the Spanish occupation, and on to the birth and growth of the independent state. Along the way, we’ll discover how space archaeology is revealing dozens of ancient Mexican sites previously unknown; how Church and State have struggled for control under Spain and later independence; and Mexico’s complex relationship with the United States.

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Tue 06

- Pacific Time

Daniel Boyarin: Talmud for Beginners (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Sha'ar Zahav

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Wed 12

- Pacific Time

Eleanor Shapiro: The Intractable Middle East: Dual Narratives (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

Instructor

Sun 06

- Pacific Time

Uri Schreter: Oh, the Hora! American Klezmer and Israeli Folk Music in Conversation (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with KlezCalifornia

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Mon 07

- Pacific Time

Robert Alter & Ron Hendel: The Bible Now - Qohelet (Ecclesiastes) (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Temple Isaiah, Temple Sinai and Congregation Beth El

Qohelet (or Kohellet, Ecclesiastes) is one of the strangest and most revolutionary books of the Hebrew Bible. We will explore its poetry and philosophy in the context of biblical and ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature.

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Tue 25

- Pacific Time

The Taubman Lectures
Prof. Paula Fredriksen—Just Like Everybody Else, Only More So: Jewish Romans and the Rise of Christianity
(In person only)

Presented by The Herman P. and Sophia Taubman Chair in Jewish Studies in partnership with the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, and the Jewish studies program at UC Berkeley 

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Location

UC Berkeley Alumni House

1 Alumni House
Berkeley, CA 94720 + Google Map

Instructor

Thu 15

- Pacific Time

David Biale: What Really Happened on Hanukkah? (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Osher Marin JCC and Temple Sinai

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Instructor

Thu 26

- Pacific Time

Howard Simon: Violence and Non-Violence in Jewish Tradition (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Osher Marin JCC

This inquiry into violence and non-violence in Jewish tradition employs Gandhi’s model of satyagraha (“a determined but nonviolent resistance to evil”) as a benchmark for non-violent resistance.  

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Instructor

Wed 02

- Pacific Time

Jehon Grist—Pharaoh of the Exodus? Ramses II and His Times: Celebrating the de Young Museum Exhibit (Virtual on Zoom)

Virtual Program

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