1930s New York City was a hotbed for extremist politics, from communism to fascism, fueled by ethnic rivalries. Jewish New Yorkers found themselves in the middle of this conflict, branded with accusations of being "internationalists" and "communists" bent on the destruction of America. Professor Gene Fein will discuss what anti-semitism in 1930s America was like, […]

There are currently 117 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, including 32.5 million refugees. Join local writer and humanitarian Andrea Kott to learn about the current state of refugees and asylees globally and locally, the challenges they face being resettled in new homes, and concrete ways you can help. About the Presenter: Andrea Kott earned her […]

The streets of New York have always been the source of new musical ideas. In this high energy lecture, music historian Michael Shamosh will examine two vocal music revolutions- doo wop and hip hop and their journey from the streets of the great city to the rest of the world. About the presenter: Michael Shamosh […]

Want to reconnect with an old friend? Want to find a good doctor or attorney? Learn the methods genealogists such as Ron Arons use to track down or simply discover living relatives. Beyond Google, we’ll discuss how to use professional websites, people directories, court and other government records, ‘aggregation’ websites, and of course, social networking […]