Evan Weiner presents Jewish Comics
In 1978, it was estimated that 80 percent of American stand-up comics were Jewish. Acts such as the Marx Brothers, Jack Benny, and Fanny Brice filled the early comic world […]
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From Preschool to Pickleball: The History of the JCC in Westchester
Ever wonder how the Shames JCC came to be? Drawing on written and photographic archives, local historian Walter Schwartz will take us from the 1920s, when the Jews of Yonkers […]
Putin and the Roots of Russian Invasion (Part I)
In this two-session series, Professor Jess Velona explores how Putin's autocracy and invasion of Ukraine have strong parallels throughout modern Russian history. The discussion will examine how Tsarist and Soviet […]
Putin and the Roots of Russian Invasion (Part II)
In this two-session series, Professor Jess Velona explores how Putin's autocracy and invasion of Ukraine have strong parallels throughout modern Russian history. The discussion will examine how Tsarist and Soviet […]
Musical History of the Jewish People: A Performance and Talk with Dr. David Podles
Acclaimed international concert musician Dr. David Podles will take participants on a heartfelt trip of Jewish musical history by performing Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and Israeli Jewish music. From the original touching […]
