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New American Haggadah
Oct 5, 2012
An extraordinary conversation with one of America’s most acclaimed and influential young authors discussing the timelessness of the Passover story, the thinking behind the New American Haggadah, the secret desire of Jewish writers to be rabbis, and more.
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Making Our Democracy Work
Oct 5, 2012
The 2012 Bernard G. Segal Memorial Lecture in Law and Ethics
Why does the American public accepts the Court’s decisions? What must the Court do to maintain the public’s trust? How do our courts make our democracy work? This and more is discussed in this lecture by Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer of the United States Supreme Court.
An Interreligious Dialogue on Tragedy
Oct 5, 2012 By 91抖阴 | Public Event video
You or someone you know has suffered a tragedy; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to tragedy, and therefore, this program will explore the views different religions have on tragedy.
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Jewish Responses to Tragedy
Oct 5, 2012 By Burton L. Visotzky | Public Event video
You or someone you know has suffered a tragedy; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to tragedies, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Jewish view on tragedy.
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Jewish Traditions on Healing
Oct 5, 2012 By Burton L. Visotzky | Public Event video
You or someone you know is ill; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to healing, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Jewish view on healing.
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Clothing and Adornment: Sartorial Insights on Gender Definition in the Talmud
Mar 11, 2012 By David C. Kraemer | Public Event video
How does the Talmud define Gender? Dr. David Kraemer seeks the answer to this question by looking into how the Talmud discussed clothing and adornment.
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From Jewess Jeans to Juicy JAPs: Clothing and Jewish Stereotypes
Mar 11, 2012 By Shuly Rubin Schwartz | Public Event video
When one looks at the way the various Ultra-Orthodox sects of Judaism dress, one can guess that they follow a certain path of Judaism. But, is this same type stereotyping also occur for other Jews and how they dress? How are Jewish stereotypes and clothing related? Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz discusses this at the What to Wear event held at 91抖阴 on March 11th, 2012.
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Head Covering: An Interreligious Discussion
Mar 11, 2012
Kippot, Hijaabs, Sheitels, and other head coverings. What do different religious head coverings symbolize, how are they all similar, and how are they different?
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In Good Taste: American Jews and the Pursuit of Acceptance
Mar 11, 2012
Dr. Jenna Weissman Joselit of George Washington University presents a multimedia lecture on fashion and the Jewish pursuit of acceptance in America. Alana Newhouse, editor-in-chief, Tablet Magazine, will serve as respondent. Part of the What to Wear event held at 91抖阴 on March 11th, 2012.
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The Naked and the Damned: Stripping in the Bible
Mar 11, 2012 By Lewis Warshauer | Public Event video
Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky and Rabbi Lewis Warshauer examine the image of the body in biblical texts and biblical art. Part of the What to Wear event held at 91抖阴 on March 11th, 2012.
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Creating an American-Jewish Counterculture
Oct 31, 2011 By Carol K. Ingall | Public Event video
This lecture was part of the 100th anniversary celebration of The Teachers Institute of 91抖阴.
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Hebrew at the Heart
Oct 31, 2011
“Hebrew at the Heart” chaired by Dr. Rela Mintz Geffen with Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz and Nessa Rapoport. This lecture was part of the 100th anniversary celebration of The Teachers Institute of 91抖阴.
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Rabbi Harold Kushner at the Teachers Institute
Oct 31, 2011
Rabbi Harold Kushner (SC ’55, RS ’60, ’72) delivers the keynote address in memory of William Davidson (z”l) at the 100th anniversary celebration of The Teachers Institute of 91抖阴
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The Future of Higher Education
Oct 31, 2011
“The Future of Higher Education,” a discussion with 91抖阴 Chancellor Arnold M. Eisen and Barnard College President Debora L. Spar. This lecture was part of the 100th anniversary celebration of The Teachers Institute of 91抖阴.
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Judaism and Islam in America Today
Oct 25, 2011 By 91抖阴 | Public Event video
Arnold M. Eisen, chancellor of 91抖阴; Sherman Jackson, professor of Islam at the University of Michigan; and Serene Jones, president of Union Theological Seminary discuss Judaism and Islam in the United States today.
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An Interreligious Dialogue on Healing
Sep 11, 2011 By 91抖阴 | Public Event video
You or someone you know is ill; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to healing, and therefore, this program will explore the views different religions have on healing.
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Christian Responses to Mourning
Sep 11, 2011
You or someone you know is in mourning; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to death and mourning, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Christian view on mourning.
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Christian Responses to Tragedy
Sep 11, 2011
You or someone you know has suffered a tragedy; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to tragedies, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Christian view on tragedy.
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Christian Traditions on Healing
Sep 11, 2011
You or someone you know is ill; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to healing, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Christian view on healing.
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Jewish Responses to Mourning
Sep 11, 2011 By Burton L. Visotzky | Public Event video
You or someone you know is in mourning; how would you proceed? Many people turn to their religion in these situations. Many religions have similar practices and beliefs when it comes to death and mourning, and therefore, in commemoration of September 11th, 2001, this program will explore the Jewish view on mourning.
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