York U at BT Speaker Series: The Contemporary Jewish Experience

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. 

Join us at Beth Tzedec as Prof. Randal Schnoor opens a conversation on the topic Reflecting on Teaching an "Antisemitism and Islamophobia" Course at York U.

"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.

There is no charge, but registration is required. To register, click HERE.

Professor Randal Schnoor, a sociologist, holds a PhD from McGill University and has been teaching Jewish Studies at York University for over twenty years. He is an award-winning teacher and also the 2024 recipient of the Louis Rosenberg Canadian Jewish Studies Award for lifetime achievement in the field. He teaches a unique course at York entitled “Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Canada” and is proud to facilitate the successful Bridging the Gap Israel/Palestine student dialogue group at York University and the University of Toronto.