Reckoning with the Roots of Antisemitism and Racism – Magda Teter (Fordham)
In 2017 in Charlottesville, antisemitism and anti-Black racism converged as white supremacists, in a highly choreographed and violent protest against the removal of a statue honoring a Confederate general, carried Confederate flags and chanted “Jews will not replace us.” In this talk, Magda Teter, the author of Christian Supremacy: Reckoning with the Roots of Antisemitism […]
And God Laughed: Humor in the Bible – Joel Kaminsky
Since the Hebrew Bible is a sacred text for Jews and Christians many readers naturally assume it cannot contain any humor. This talk will explore several biblical narratives that employ humor to make serious theological points. Becoming aware of such biblical humor can enrich our understanding of these stories and of certain theological ideas the […]
Sephardic Stories – Elizabeth Graver & Michael Frank
For this year’s Al Finci Memorial Lecture two award-winning authors gather to discuss their writing and what drew them to Sephardic stories. Elizabeth Graver’s fifth novel, Kantika (Metropolitan Books/Holt, 2023), is a dazzling multi-generational saga that moves from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana, and New York, exploring themes of displacement, endurance, family, and home. Inspired by […]
A Lifetime of Service & Scholarship – Gene Block (Chancellor, UCLA)
The Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies is delighted to announce the 2024 Leve Award Recipient, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. The Leve Award is awarded biennially to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made a positive impact on the world, the Jewish community and our humanity. Please join us for an evening featuring Chancellor […]