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The Contemporary Jewish Experience
October 22, December 11, January 26, March 11, April 16 and June 3 beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Beth Tzedec Congregation and the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies are proud to present an engaging speaker series.  Chai-er Learning will feature six insightful presentations by leading academics, examining how Jewish communities interact with Israeli society and with diverse cultural and social groups. Through thought-provoking discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of Jewish identity in our multicultural society.

Wednesday, October 22
David Koffman: The Transformations of Canadian Jewish Life

Thursday, December 11
Randal Schnoor: Reflecting on Teaching an "Antisemitism and Islamophobia" Course at York U

Monday, January 26
Belarie Zatzman: The Diary of Anne Frank in Performance: Variations on a Theme

Wednesday, March 11
Carl Ehrlich: TBC

Thursday, April 16
Matt Reingold: Cartooning the Yoms: Yom Hashoah, Hazikaron and Atzmaut in Israeli Society

Wednesday, June 3
Rhonda Lenton, President Emerita, York University: TBC

No charge; Pre-registration is required.

Celebrating Middle Eastern Jewry: A Commemoration of Yom haPlitim
Monday, November 24, 7:00 pm

Come join us at Holy Blossom Temple as we commemorate Yom Haplitim, dedicated to remembering the exile of Jews from Arab countries and Iran. With live music from the beautiful oud, a sampling of some delicious Iraqi Jewish foods, and stories of a rich history of Jews who were exiled from the lands which they called home. Don’t miss the chance to learn about Mizrachi traditions and experience and try some traditional dances. This is an evening you will not want to miss!

REGISTER HERE – tickets are $40 per person.

This Adult Education program is sponsored in part through Dr. Naim and Renee Dallal’s Legacy Gift in support of Sephardic Studies