Was Captain Von Trapp really a strict disciplinarian to his seven children? How did Rodgers and Hammerstein come to adapt their story as a Broadway musical? And why did the […]

Jews have been a part of West Point since the first class of 1802. In 2019, the number of Jewish graduates from the Academy passed 1,000. Joel Kampf of West […]

We will be hosting our program in the theater and hope you will be able to attend in person. However, if you feel that you are not comfortable driving to […]

Dr. Howard Rudominer will discuss the topic, Anxiety and Depression in the Golden Years: Overcoming Worry and Fear. As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Rudominer has extensive experience treating patients with […]

In Here's to the Ladies, the follow-up to Nothing Like a Dame: Conversations with the Great Women of Musical Theater, theatre journalist Eddie Shapiro sits down for intimate conversations with more of […]

Historian Robin Judd, whose grandmother survived the Holocaust and married an American soldier after liberation, introduces us to the Jewish women who lived through genocide and went on to wed […]

Join David and Susan Schwartz on a whirlwind tour of Costco warehouses around the globe. They are two of Costco's biggest fans yet live in one of NYC's smallest apartments. […]

This talk will discuss the important relationship Gustav Klimt, art star of Vienna’s Golden Age, had with his many Jewish patrons. We will see some amazing paintings and learn the […]

Dr. Lucio Volino and his Pharmacy Resident students will provide a comprehensive overview of cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD). Come learn about various forms, sources, potential uses, and safety concerns, including […]

My Fair Lady: Broadway's 'Loverly' Musical Hit - After being told a musical based on Shaw's 'Pygmalion' couldn't work, Lerner and Loewe turned it into a one of the greatest […]

Novelist Andrea J. Stein, author of Dear Eliza, will join us to address her writing and publishing process, the grief in all of our lives, the Jewishness of her characters […]

Joshua Becker will discuss his novel, Soul Mission, and the process of writing it. He spent more than a decade working on this book, which brought him across the United […]

Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of art. Hidden in plain sight, artwork animates everything from the eye-catching product packaging to handmade murals and signs. After visiting 150+ Trader Joe’s […]

Explore Van Gogh’s troubled life and vibrant legacy, revealing how his emotional intensity and bold colors forever changed the course of modern art. About the speaker: Janet Mandel is a […]

Learn how postwar Jewish literature helped shape American Jewish identity and fight antisemitism, with insights from noted scholar Rachel Gordan. About the speaker: Rachel Gordan is a professor at the […]

A Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based habits to prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This presentation explores its six […]

38th Annual Shirley C. Green Memorial Symposium Former Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed offers timely insight into the ever-evolving Middle East, decoding the region’s conflicts, alliances, and future outlook with […]

Allan Chernoff shares his mother’s powerful Holocaust survival story, capturing a vanished Polish-Jewish world before, during, and after WWII. About the speaker: Allan Chernoff is a veteran TV journalist, having […]

Learn how to reframe solitude and cultivate meaningful connections with nurse and spiritual wellness guide Karen Frank. About the speaker: Karen Frank is a longtime Jewish congregational nurse, helping people […]

Discover the life and legacy of Ruth Asawa— visionary artist, educator, and activist—whose innovative work and advocacy transformed both modern sculpture and arts education in America. About the speaker: Janet […]

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl discusses her inspiring journey from outsider to trailblazing spiritual leader, in conversation with writer Abby Pogrebin. About the speaker:  Angela Buchdahl is the first Asian American ordained […]

Author Mark Braff will discuss his interviews with the sons of major league baseball players, exploring the perks, pressures, and frustrations that came with it. About the speaker: Mark Braff […]

Follow Bette Midler’s rise from Hawaiian roots to stardom in this lively celebration of the “Divine Miss M.” About the speaker: John Kenrick is a musical theatre historian, author, and […]

Born with Joubert syndrome, Suzy Fischer defied the odds with her family’s support. Her mother Jane shares their powerful, hopeful story, drawn from her memoir, If You Knew Suzy. About […]

John Kenrick explores how the turbulent life of America’s most controversial founding father, Alexander Hamilton, inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking hip-hop musical, revealing rare footage and backstage stories. About the speaker: […]

Saving Abigail is a true story of a little girl taken hostage by Hamas the morning of October 7, 2023.  With no road map for how to save a hostage, […]

Marcel Duchamp, modern art’s defining iconoclast, constantly reinvented himself, challenging artistic norms and inspiring generations. Discover his innovative, genre-shifting works and the lasting shockwaves they sent through contemporary art. About […]

In the Garden of the Righteous chronicles extraordinary acts amid immense threats and widespread apathy, presenting ten deeply researched, astonishingly moving stories of courage and moral choice during a dark […]

This presentation highlights the influential work of Jewish architects—Frank Gehry, Moshe Safdie, Daniel Libeskind, and Richard Meier—whose designs have shaped modern architecture and cultural identity worldwide. About the speaker: Abbie […]

Raphael, a master of High Renaissance harmony and beauty, shaped our understanding of artistic perfection. This presentation previews the Met’s 2026 exhibition of over 200 works, illuminating his creative process […]

Artificial intelligence powers tools like ChatGPT and household robots, helping with daily tasks.  Learn simple, safe ways to use AI, avoid scams, and understand how it’s shaping the future for […]

A RWJ Barnabas Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Lecture Explore Blue Zones and Super Agers, understand U.S. aging demographics, review healthy aging guidelines, and learn about new treatments for age-related illnesses, […]

Rachel Cockerell will discuss her innovative family memoir, which tells the story of a long-lost plan to create a Jewish state in Texas. She weaves together diaries, letters, newspaper articles, […]

Jane Eisner traces the professional accomplishments and personal challenges of pop icon Carole King, exploring her unique contribution to American music. About the speaker: Jane Eisner is a widely published […]