Need to get rid of some tension (don’t we all)? Join Orly Kobi, born in Israel, for a functional movement workshop to relieve stress in your body and get you feeling good. Conducted in Hebrew, this session will promote relaxation through stretching and focused movement, all while listening to uplifting Israeli music. Afterwards we’ll have […]
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 Communist regimes, for all of their differences, exhibited commonalities including a penchant for imperial expansion, suppression of ethnic and national traditions, and scorn for democracy […]
This coming-of-age story–shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Man Booker prize–follows a young, grieving squash player in her personal and professional journey. Member Jeremy Hopwood will facilitate a conversation about this “enthralling first novel about grief, sisterhood, and a young athlete’s struggle to transcend herself.