The Contemporary Jewish Experience

October 22, December 11, January 26, March 11, April 16 and June 3
beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Beth Tzedec Congregation is proud to collaborate with York University's Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies to present an engaging speaker series. 

Chai-er Learning will feature six insightful presentations by leading academics, examining how Jewish communities interact with Israeli society and with diverse cultural and social groups. Through thought-provoking discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of Jewish identity in our multicultural society.

Wednesday, October 22
David Koffman: The Transformations of Canadian Jewish Life

Thursday, December 11
Randal Schnoor: Reflecting on Teaching an "Antisemitism and Islamophobia" Course at York U

Monday, January 26
Belarie Zatzman: The Diary of Anne Frank in Performance: Variations on a Theme

Wednesday, March 11
Carl Ehrlich: TBC

Thursday, April 16
Matt Reingold: Cartooning the Yoms: Yom Hashoah, Hazikaron and Atzmaut in Israeli Society

Wednesday, June 3
Rhona Lenton, York U President Emerita: TBC

No charge; Pre-registration is required. To register, click HERE.

Presented in partnership with the
 Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies at York University