Online Events
I Named My Dog Pushkin
Center Makor: The Campus 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, United StatesCenter Makor and Congregation Kehillath Israel present Margarita Gokun Silver I Named My Dog Pushkin (and Other Immigrant Tales): Notes From a Soviet Girl on Becoming an American Woman An exclusive presentation of the bestseller book and book signing Musical breaks will be provided by Liliana Glik In English “Buy a pair of Levi’s, lose the […]
Flesh of My Flesh
BOOK LAUNCH - Flesh of My Flesh: Sexual Violence in Modern Hebrew Literature November 17, 12:15 - 1:45 PM Boston Time Via Zoom Join us for a discussion of Prof. Ilana Szobel's new book. "Flesh of My Flesh" examines the trope of sexual violence in modern Hebrew literature and situates the rhetoric of sexual aggression […]
Roma in Central and Eastern Europe
Roma in Central and Eastern Europe The Legacy of Racism, Enslavement, and Annihilation Part of 3GNY's New Series: More Than Six Million Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 8:00 pm on Zoom We're excited to introduce our new webinar series, More Than 6 Million: A series exploring Nazi persecution beyond the Jews. Over the next several months, we'll feature […]
Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War
Dear Palestine: A Social History of the 1948 War November 18, 12:15 - 1:30 PM Boston Time Via Zoom Part of the Schusterman Seminars: advanced seminars geared toward faculty and graduate students, and open to all, presenting the latest research in Israel Studies. Shay Hazkani is Assistant Professor of History and Jewish Studies at the […]
I Am Completely Normal
"I Am Completely Normal" - The Struggle of Ethiopian Jews in Israel for "Normality" November 21, 10 - 11 AM Boston Time Via Zoom Schusterman Center Post-doctoral Fellow Dr. Shula Mola will discuss the struggle of Ethiopian Jews in Israel for "normality," and ways to deal with exclusion and racism. Dr. Mola is an Israeli […]
Forecasting the Future of Religion & State in Israel
Forecasting the Future of Religion & State in Israel Israel’s new budget includes important religion and state related reforms, and its passing may afford MKs the political breathing room they need to advance other pluralism issues. Join us as we break down the current events and hear updates from Israeli experts. Register
Plunder, Reparations & Restorative Justice
Plunder, Reparations & Restorative Justice Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 6:00pm ET Hosted by Northeastern University, with support from Boston3G What does reparation and justice look like for surviving generations of families with brutal histories who experiences immeasurable losses? Are there lessons for America to be learned from the German reparations that Holocaust survivors received? […]
Leonid Ptashka and His Band
Center Makor: The Campus 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, United StatesJazz lovers of Boston are thrilled and excited for a whirlwind of rhythm. Incomparable Jazz maestro, pianist, composer, showman Leonid Ptashka is coming to town! You will spend an unforgettable evening, filled with the vivid colors of jazz. Also in program: award presentation, latkes and suvganiyot, charitable cash bar, lighting Hanukkah candles. Tickets: $35; $45 […]
Who is a Convert
Who is a Convert? The Law of Return and the Legality of Reform and Conservative Conversions in Israel December 2, 12:15 - 1:30 PM Boston Time Via Zoom Part of the Schusterman Seminars. David Ellenson was past Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies and is Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies […]
Visit with Julian Edelman
Hanukkah virtual visit with Julian Edelman Thursday, December 2, 6:00-7:00 PM The former New England Patriots wide receiver will discuss his Jewish journey and identity, pride for the State of Israel, and much more as part of a live conversation with Rabbi Hamilton. On Zoom Only – contact the Kehillath Israel office: Jodie@congki.org.