Room 2
What is Jewish Mean Time and does it really exist? From punctuality to procrastination, what exactly is time management? And what does Jewish tradition teach us about managing time more effectively? Juliet Landau-Pope explores new perspectives on productivity and shares practical tips to help you make time for what matters most.
Room 6
Martin Buber's (1878-1965) concept of dialogue as a basis for human existence is intricately woven in his Biblical commentary. We will read Biblical texts through Buber's eyes and try to understand its connection to his dialogical philosophy, as expressed in monumental works such as 'I and Thou'.
Room 4
A classic rags-to-riches story of a Jewish immigrant to America from Russia who made good. He wrote 'Cheek to Cheek', 'There's No Business Like Show Business' and 'God Bless America'. But why did a good Jew write 'A White Christmas' and 'Easter Parade'? A musical extravaganza.
Room 3
Many of the liberties that Jews in the Diaspora take for granted are denied to Israelis outside of the establishment of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate. We will learn about this reality, as well as efforts being made in order to ensure that Jews have freedom of religion in the Jewish country.
Room 1
Questions of halacha (Jewish law) are usually seen as focused on minutiae. However, when they intersect with one's mental health, they have much broader consequences and meaning. Come and learn how giving these issues their due can help our community deal with mental health in a more sensitive way, and assist our ongoing battle against the stigma.
Room 7
Éric Zemmour, a journalist and right-wing polemicist, recently announced his candidacy to become the next French President. A Jew himself, Zemmour paints Muslims as inalienably foreign to the French people. In this session, we will elaborate on Zemmour’s ideology, Jews’ reaction to his rise, and what this means for French Jewry.
Jonathan Wittenberg Krish Raval Karenna Gore Lauren Keiles
Room 5
Facilitated by Krish Raval, director of Faith in Leadership, Jonathan Wittenberg speaks with Karenna Gore, founder of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary and long term climate activist. They discuss the relationship between the sacred and the soil, the role of activism and the responsibilities of faith communities.
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