| arts | culture | education May 7, 2012 15 Iyar 5772 |
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Support JCC Maccabi 2012
Maimonides on the
Issues of Our Times
Steven Spielberg in History
Timeless Music,
Universal Truths
Summer Israeli Film Series
Essence Spring Clearance
Of Special Interest
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 Maimonides on the Issues of Our Times
Four Wednesdays Beginning May 9
7:30 - 8:30 PM
One of Judaism's greatest thinkers, Moses Maimonides, addressed the most pressing issues of his own times for Jews - many of which reflect concerns today. His life
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experience and writings included addressing the challenge of radical Islam, conversion, women's issues, anti-Semitism, interfaith |
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relations, secular versus religious education, Jewish communal responsibility and medical ethics. We will explore these and other related topics in Maimonides' writings such as his Mishneh Torah, Guide for the Perplexed, various letters and other writings.
$36 Member / $45 Public
Learn more and register online or contact nbarancik@erjcchouston or 713-729-3200 ext. 3288.
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Center for Jewish Living & Learning Scholar Series |
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ERJCC Annual Meeting
Thurs, May 17
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Mishpacha and Me:
Havdalah at the Pool
Sat, June 2
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The Last Century that Shattered the World and Transformed the Jewish People with Dr. Stephen Berk
 Steven Spielberg in History
Thursday, May 24 • 7:30 PM
This lecture will explore how three of Spielberg’s films: Schindler’s List, Amistad, and Saving Private Ryan can be used as a valuable window into modern history, and how these films changed the world’s perception of the modern Jewish experience.
$10 Member / $15 Public
Learn more and register online or contact nbarancik@erjcchouston or 713-729-3200 ext. 3288.
 This lecture is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Contact Us
Jonathan Fass
Assistant Executive Director
Jewish Living & Learning
jfass@erjcchouston.org
713-595-8156
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 Timeless Music, Universal Truths
Saturday, May 19 • 5:00 PM
The United Nations Association International Choir presents Timeless Music, Universal Truths featuring Ernest Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service). Learn more.
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Marilyn Hassid
Assistant Executive Director
Arts & Culture
mhassid@erjcchouston.org
713-595-8162
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 June 20, July 19 & Aug 23
Don’t miss this annual premiere of three of Israel’s greatest films from the past year. With one film in each summer month, this showcase is the best way to take a trip to Israel…at the movies!
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Spring Clearance Sale
40% off everything in the shop. Additional items already on clearance at 50% off.
Help us make room for new inventory.
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