Jewish Life in Japanese-Occupied China Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am Five generations of Ester Benjamin Shifren’s British-Jewish family lived in Shanghai. Read more
Pushing the Boundaries from Within Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 12:30pm to 1:45pm Rabbanit Alissa is the first Orthodox woman to serve as a clergy member in Los Angeles. Read more
Uncovering Undercover Jews: Sephardic Heritage & Culture Renewed Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 11:00am to 12:15pm Rabbi Devin Maimon Villarreal, a descendant of Spanish Jews, tells about his family history. Read more
Bang! Pow! Oy! The Jewish Invention of Comic Books Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am Writer and artist Joshua Corin will be discussing the Jewish contributions to the invention of comic books. Read more
Laughter and Trembling: Jewish Humor in the 20th and 21st Centuries Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 9:30am to 10:45am A close inspection of stand-up comedy and comedic shows from the past decade suggests that there has been an increase in the use of Holocaust humor in the world of American comedy—especially Jewish-American comedy. But how did we get here? Read more
