THE NEW WORLD OF ANTI-ZIONISM AND ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS WITH SARAH BREGER AND SHARON NAZARIAN

Some universities have experienced anti-Israel protests and a spike in antisemitism since October 7, leading to tensions between donors and administrations, concerns about student safety, and the canceling of speakers and events related to Israel because of the threats and fear associated with such programs.  Join Moment editor Sarah Breger for a conversation with Dr. Sharon Nazarian, former ADL Senior Vice President in International Affairs, and an academic at UCLA, about the impact anti-Zionism and antisemitism is having on academia and the implications it will have for Jewish life on campus in the future.  Nazarian experienced firsthand the difficulties teaching students about antisemitism and discussing Israel: Just days prior to October 7, she launched a new course at UCLA —The Globalization of Antisemitism: A Survey of Transnational Trends—on understanding antisemitism through a global lens.  This program is part of a Moment series on antisemitism supported by the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation.  April 25, 9:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://momentmag75.ticketleap.com/sharon-nazarian/dates/Apr-25-2024_at_1200PM

VIRTUAL TENEMENT TOUR

Join us for a specialized virtual program examining what made the influenza pandemic of 1918 so devastating and how New York City’s government and residents responded to the global health crisis.  Through the story of Sarah and Jacob Burinescu, immigrants from Russia and Romania, and their children, we’ll examine parallels between the 1918 influenza pandemic and our own recent experiences with COVID-19 and consider how we might remember these events in the years to come.  April 25, 3:30 pm, PT.  Free.  https://tickets.tenement.org/events/018e9b6a-8143-2909-4937-7413eda8e122

THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE GREATER MIDDLE EAST AFTER OCTOBER 7

The Hamas attacks on October 7 and the subsequent war in Gaza upended political relations across the Middle East, with important implications for Israel’s security and American foreign policy.  Join Jeffrey Herbst, President of American Jewish University, and Greg Treverton, former chair of the National Intelligence Council for an important discussion on Middle East Geopolitics.  April 25, 12:00 pm, PT.  Free.  https://open.aju.edu/event/the-geopolitics-of-the-greater-middle-east-after-october-7/

JEWISH ART RESTITUTION TODAY

During the last two decades there has been a growing determination to restore works of art that were plundered by the Nazis during WWII.  This lecture will examine the possible reasons for this shift in awareness, based on Sophia Berry‘s personal experience and research in connection with the remarkable case of the restitution of the painting by Jozef Israëls (Dutch, 1824–1911) titled “From Darkness to Light.” April 25, 10:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://mailchi.mp/e4ffca488a25/csp-zoom-programs-week-of-april-5-5927344

ESTHER BENJAMIN SHIFREN, A PROMINENT JEWISH FAMILY’S CENTURY IN SHANGHAI AND INTERNMENT IN A WWII POW CAMP

Ester Benjamin Shifren’s family lived in Shanghai for more than a century. They led privileged lives until WWII abruptly changed everything.  As British subjects, they were stripped of all their worldly goods and interned for three years by the Japanese.  After the war, families began immigrating to different parts of the world, sometimes never to meet loved ones again.  She conducted extensive research into her family and their life amongst the multi-ethnic groups of the city known as “The Paris of the East.” Join Ester Benjamin Shifren, as she discusses her family’s century in Shanghai.  April 28, 1:30 pm, PT.  Free.  https://jgsla.org/events/ester-benjamin-shifren-a-prominent-jewish-familys-century-in-shanghai-and-internment-in-a-wwii-pow-camp/

LESSONS IN RESILIENCE FROM THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE FEATURING JOHANA SLIWA

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we delve into stories of resilience and empowerment.  Led by historians Dr. Joanna Sliwa and Tali Nates, whose groundbreaking work in Holocaust and genocide education illuminates the darkest chapters of history, our series aims to inspire and uplift our community.  From Sliwa’s research on the Jewish woman who rescued thousands of Poles during the Holocaust to Nates’ advocacy and international lectures, our speakers bring expertise and passion to the forefront.  This is the first session in an eight-part series on resistance and courage.  May 1, 11:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://cwbpgh.org/event/lessons-in-resilience-from-the-holocaust-and-genocide-featuring-johana-sliwa-an-unlikely-rescue-a-jewish-woman-who-helped-thousands-of-poles-during-the-holocaust/

FRANK BRUNI IN CONVERSATION WITH KATIE COURIC

In The Age of Grievance, Frank Bruni critiques America’s pervasive culture of complaint and blame, where grievances have become our national anthem and politicians exploit our worst impulses.  Bruni, a bestselling author and longtime New York Times columnist, highlights the erosion of civility and compromise essential to national cohesion and democracy.  Returning to the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center for the launch of his latest book, Bruni discusses the origins of this phenomenon, its implications, and how we can move forward in a nation exhausted by outrage.  In conversation with Katie Couric, former cohost of “Today” and anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Bruni offers insights into a society mired in the Oppression Olympics and the path towards reclaiming common ground.  May 1, 3:30 pm, PT.  $35, includes a copy of the book.  https://streicker-winterspring-2024.ticketleap.com/bruni/dates/May-01-2024_at_0630PM

PEACE PROCESS

We are living through a moment of intense turmoil throughout the world as both Jews and as human beings.  We’re witnessing immense global upheaval, war, and financial turbulence. Thankfully, Jewish tradition has set out standards to bring peace and calm into our lives and homes, encompassed in the Hebrew phrase shalom bayit.  Shalom bayit literally means “wholeness or fulfillment in [one’s] home.” In this special program with renowned Melton teacher Lynne Lieberman, we will discuss several Jewish values ranging from honor/respect (kavod) to forgiveness (slichah) that provide us guidance to generate and nurture peaceful interactions in our home and within our family.  Through the exploration of Jewish texts, we will gain new insights into our lives and the homes, helping to bring calm into our lives and to the world as a whole.  May 1, 3:30 pm, PT.  Free.  https://events.org/events/calendarcourse?tid=4560c84d-8f3f-421f-88fb-47aae7be80c9

KLARA NASZKOWSKA

Early Women Psychoanalysts serves as a vital reclamation of the overlooked contributions of fourteen pioneering European-born female psychoanalysts, whose stories have been obscured by historical neglect.  Authored by Klara Naszkowska, a cultural historian specializing in Jewish women’s studies, the book intricately weaves together the biographies of these women, revealing their intersecting struggles with issues of gender, Jewish identity, education, politics, and migration amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the early 20th century and the horrors of the Second World War and the Holocaust.  Organized into thematic sections, the book illuminates the lives of these women, ranging from relatively known figures like Sabina Spielrein and Lou Andreas-Salomé to lesser-known analysts such as Ludwika Karpińska-Woyczyńska and Olga Wermer.  Through their narratives, the book explores pressing contemporary issues of discrimination, racism, xenophobia, and immigration laws, underscoring the enduring relevance of their experiences.  May 2, 3:00 pm, PT.  Free.  https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1362/18/interior.aspx?sid=1362&gid=1&pgid=12621&cid=23136

THE ROOTS OF BLACK ANTISEMITISM WITH COLEMAN HUGHES

Join Coleman Hughes and Bret Stephens for a conversation on antisemitism in the black radical tradition.  Hughes, the author of “Black Radicalism” in the recent Friends & Foes issue, will look at the narratives that drive rising antisemitism among black Americans — and how they can change.  May 2, 9:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://maimonidesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/5517128404946/WN_jiCb4Yg3RrWMOYEeSn7rZw#/registration

TRACING THE FOOTSTEPS OF JEWISH PRAGUE

Join us on a compelling virtual journey through the Jewish history of Bohemia, starting from the 10th century.  We’ll uncover the stories behind the WWII Stolpersteine (“stumbling stones”) and the annexation of Czechoslovakia, delve into the narratives of the Shoah and the Terezín Concentration Camp, celebrate the heroism of Nicholas Winton, who rescued 669 children, and visit one of the oldest synagogues in Europe.  Our journey will conclude with insights into the life of former US ambassador Norman Eisen and the history of Petschka Palace, now a U.S. diplomatic residence in Prague.  Led by Prague ambassador Nikola.  May 2, 10:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceCuqD4vHtelzLQVSUiguN4wJtvOUjH_#/registration

GALA 2024 LIVESTREAM

Join the Tenement Museum on YouTube Live for our special Gala program, Generation to Generation: A Nation of Grandchildren.  We will be streaming live from City Winery in New York City for audiences around the country to enjoy the celebration! May 2, 4:30 pm, PT.  Free.  https://secure.givelively.org/event/lower-east-side-tenement-museum/gala-2024-livestream

EMMANUEL ACHO & NOA TISHBY IN CONVERSATION WITH BRET STEPHENS

Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby confront challenging questions surrounding Jewish identity and stereotypes head-on in their new book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew.  Acho, known for his candid discussions on race, and Tishby, a fearless Israeli-American advocate, tackle misconceptions about Jewish wealth, influence, and anti-Zionism.  Their aim is to challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths and expand their understanding, mirroring Acho’s previous work on race relations.  In a conversation moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens, the duo seeks to dismantle age-old tropes and offer a guide to combating hatred in a pivotal moment in Jewish history.  May 2, 5:00 pm, PT.  $36, includes a copy of the book.  https://streicker-winterspring-2024.ticketleap.com/acho-tishby/dates/May-02-2024_at_0800PM

THE GOLDEN AGE OF CLASSICISM: PHOENIX CHAMBER ENSEMBLE PERFORMS MUSIC BY HAYDN, MOZART, AND SCHUBERT

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music with Phoenix Chamber Ensemble pianists Vassa Shevel and Inessa Zaretsky, joined by guest artists Titilayo Ayangade on cello, Edwin Kaplan on viola, and Risa Schuchter on violin.  The program features masterpieces by Franz Schubert, Joseph Haydn, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, showcasing the ensemble’s exceptional talent and sensitivity.  Founded in 2005, the Phoenix Chamber Ensemble has become a cornerstone of the New York classical scene, captivating audiences with over 70 public concerts at the Center for Jewish History and earning international acclaim through performances across Europe.  Collaborating with renowned artists and presenting innovative programming, the ensemble promises a memorable musical journey for all.  May 2, 4:30 pm, PT.  Free.  https://programs.cjh.org/stream-tickets/golden-age-2024-05-02

HOW TO DO RESEARCH AT YIVO: READING A FINDING AID

Discover the vast resources of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research’s Archives and Library, which house the largest and most comprehensive collection of materials on Eastern European Jewish civilization globally, with 24 million unique items in the YIVO Archives and nearly 400,000 volumes in the Library.  Join YIVO’s Reference and Outreach Archivist Ruby Landau-Pincus for a workshop on reading YIVO finding aids, essential documents providing background and descriptions of archival collections. This workshop is designed for researchers interested in exploring the wealth of materials available at YIVO, offering insights into navigating digital and legacy finding aids to access these invaluable collections.  May 2, 10:00 am, PT.  Free.  https://yivo.org/Research-Intro5