Jews and Gentiles

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Collaboration With Death: Anti-Semitism Then and Now

Dr. Daniel Goldhagen

Is anti-Semitism a phenomenon limited to certain isolated individuals, or is it a more common prejudice than is usually understood? Was the ordinary German or Pole a “willing executioner,” an enthusiastic party to hatred, or a victim of…
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The Ba'al Teshuva and the Experience of Return

Dr. Elliott Malamet, Dr. Lisa Aiken, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin and 2 more

Admission $15 preregistered, $20 at the door.  TiMPass Holders and students, no charge. See our flyer here.  
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Can It Really Be That (Some) Jews Don't Learn Torah on Christmas Eve?

Dr. Marc Shapiro

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Can It Really Be That (Some) Jews Don't Learn Torah on Christmas Eve?

Dr. Marc Shapiro

An examination of the peculiar Chassidic custom to refrain from Torah study on Nittelnacht, Christmas Eve. Cosponsored by Congregation B'nai Torah.
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The Beatles and the Bible: Thinking About General Culture (Renewing Our Spirit 2013)

Ari Lamm

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Perspectives on Sports & Sports Fandom (Renewing Our Spirit 2013)

Ari Lamm

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Beyond Labels: Can't We All Get Along? The Rabbi Joseph and Ruth Kelman z"l Memorial Lecture

Rabbi Avi Shafran, Rabbi Daniel Korobkin, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin

Rabbi Joseph Kelman, prominent Toronto rabbi and educator, was the scion of a long line of distinguished rabbis. He was married to Ruth Kelman (nee Friedman) for 45 years, and together, they worked tirelessly for the benefit of Clal Yisrael...for…
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How Welcoming is the Orthodox Community?

Hadassah Paladin, Harold Berman, Michael Prell and 2 more

Do we appreciate the sacrifices and accomplishments of our community's converts? Co-sponsored by the Manhattan Mechina L’Giyur, Lincoln Square Synagogue, Torah in Motion and Manhattan Jewish Experience. Moderated by Rabbi Maury Kelman, director of…
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Celebrating the New Year

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Jews celebrate the New Year on the first of Tishrei with a solemn seriousness indicating the precarious nature of life. In contrast, the non-Jewish world celebrates New Years Day on January 1 with parties, focusing on joy and the fun side of life.…
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Through the Looking Glass: Modern Orthodoxy and Modern Islam (Renewing Our Spirit 2012)

Rabbi Francis Nataf

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