THE JEWISH CENTERSPRING ADULT EDUCATION GUIDE 2017/5777

The Modern Orthodox Center for Jewish Life and Learning

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Dr. Erica BrownJewish Center

Community Scholar

Ms. Raizi ChechikPrincipal, Stella K.

Abraham High School for Girls

Professor Mark Cohen Professor Emeritus of Jewish

Civilization in the Near East Studies at Princeton University

Rabbi Dr. Akiva TatzDirector, Jerusalem Medical

Ethics Forum

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok BreitowitzSenior Lecturer, Ohr Somayach

Rabbi Yona ReissAv Beit Din, CRC

Rosh Yeshiva, YU-RIETS

The Hanno Mott Lecture on Contemporary Jewish Ethics

Dina D’Malchuta DinaFROM THE NEAR-EAST TO THE EAST COAST:

THE INTERSECTION OF RABBINIC & CIVIL LAW

FeaturingRabbi Yona Reiss is a graduate of Yeshiva University, RIETS and Yale Law School. He has served as the director of Beth Din of American and the dean of the Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Theological Seminary. Currently Rabbi Reiss serves as the Av Beit Din of the Chicago Rabbincal Council and a Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS.

Professor Mark Cohen is a Professor Emeritus of Jewish Civilization in the Near East Studies at Princeton University. He is the author of Maimonides and the Merchants: Jewish Law and Society in the Medieval Islamic World. His research focuses on the incorporation of Islamic Business law into works like Rambam’s Mishna Torah.

Monday, May 8th7:00PM Members-only reception with the presenters7:45PM Mincha8:00-9:15PM Presentation and Q&A

Join us for a spectacular masterclass on legal ethics featuring a Princeton Professor, Historian Mark Cohen and leading American Beth Din expert Rabbi Yona Reiss as they discuss the intersection of religious and civil courts, past, present and future. The program will include Professor Cohen’s research on Maimonides and his formulation of Business Law in Medieval Egypt as well as an insiders look into the civil challenges facing American Batei Din today, with Rabbi Reiss. Question and Answer session with both presenters to follow.

The Jewish Center131 West 86th St, New York 10024

To register, visit www.jewishcenter.org

Shabbat Morning Public Lecture: 11:00AMMolten Letters: The Widow Romm

and the Printing Press of VilnaThe standard Biblical and Talmudic texts used

throughout the world today originated in a nineteenth century Lithuanian printing company run by a brave,

talented young widow. Learn her story, and the fascinating narrative of how Jewish texts evolved from

the earliest printings in fifteenth century Italy to the internet databases of today.

Shabbat Afternoon Shiur: 6:30PMMother, Mystic, and Martyr:

A Medieval StorySeudah Shlishit: 8:00PM

Quest for Kingship: Rereading the Books

of Ruth and Esther

The Martha Sonnenschein Memorial Lecture Featuring Scholar-In-Residence

Ms. Raizi ChechikShabbat, May 13

Ms. Raizi Chechik, is a principal at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls in Hewlett, New York. Ms. Chechik holds an MA and has done doctoral work in Jewish History. As a veteran educator, she has developed curricular materials for the Sephardic Studies Institute at the City University of New York, served as a mentor for the Principals Partnership at YU, and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the national Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. This July Ms. Chechik will become the Head of School at Manhattan Day School.

The Jewish Center131 West 86th St, New York 10024

Torah from JerusalemOhr Somayach Upper West Side Shabbaton

Shabbat, May 6

Young Leadership MinyanRabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz‘The Journey of Life and The Journey From Pesach to Shavuot’Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz studied medicine at the University of Witwatersrand. He founded the

Jerusalem Medical Ethics Forum, of which he is Director, for the purpose of teaching and promoting knowledge of Jewish medical ethics internationally. He has written many highly acclaimed works on the deeper aspects of Judaism, as well as a recent books on Jewish Medical ethics and Free Will & Destiny. He currently lives in London, where he lectures on Jewish thought and medical ethics for the Jewish learning exchange of Ohr Somayach.

Seudah ShlishitRabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz‘The Two Faces of Sefirat HaOmer’After a distinguished career as a Rav in Silver Spring, Maryland and as a world-renowned lecturer and rabbinic authority, Rabbi Breitowitz made aliyah to Eretz Yisrael and joined the

Ohr Somayach faculty as a senior lecturer. He was ordained by the Ner Israel Rabbinical College in 1976 and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Law School (JD, 1979, Magna Cum Laude). In addition to his rabbinical position, he was a tenured professor of law at the University of Maryland specializing in contracts, commercial law and medical ethics.

Israel and the International CommunityScholar in Residence Yifa Segal

Shabbat Afternoon, June 10

Pre-Mincha Lecture: The Monopoly on Human Rights: How a Shift in Discourse Can Effect Policy, Justice and Equality in Israel.

Seudah Shlishit:The ILF: A Behinds the Scenes Look at the Struggle to Defend Israel

Attorney Yifa Segal is the Director of the International Legal Forum (ILF),a global legal coalition initiating and centralizing efforts to battle anti-democratic, anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli operations around the world. Prior to 2013, Segal was a leading member of Shurat Hadin – Israel Law Center’s legal team. She holds a BA in Law from the University of Haifa, and an MA in International Relations from the University of Tel Aviv.

Warriors and veterans societyUJA-FederAtion oF new York

Wednesday, May 24, 2017the Jewish Center131 West 86th Street • New York City

Doors open at 6:30 pmCeremony starts at 7:00 pmHands-on volunteer project opens at 8:00 pm

Join UJA and Jewish communal organizations for a pre-Memorial Day program to honor those who fell in service to our country. Hear from Jewish military leaders and help create care packages for those serving abroad, sponsored by Major Stuart Adam Wolfer Institute (MSAWI).

If you have any questions, please contact Julianna Dwyer at dwyerj@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1258.

register at: ujafedny.org/memorialday-event

thank you to our coMMunity partners*: 30 Years After • AIPAC • American Friends of Israel Navy SeAlS • American Sephardi Federation • Ansche Chesed Brotherhood Synagogue • CAMERA • Central Synagogue • Community Security Service • Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York • Congregation Habonim Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun • Congregation Ohav Sholom • Congregation Or Zarua • Congregation Ramath Orah • Congregation Shaare Zedek Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale • Darkhei Noam • Hebrew Institute of Riverdale • The Heschel School • Hudson Yards Synagogue International Rabbinic Fellowship • JCRC • Jewish National Fund • Jewish War Veterans – USA Post 1 • JWB Jewish Chaplains Council • The Kehilah of Riverdale Kehilat Rayim Ahuvim • Kinneret Day School • Kol HaNeshamah • The Jewish Center • The Jewish Week • Mount Sinai Jewish Center • New York Army National GuardNew York Board of Rabbis • Or Olam • Park Avenue Synagogue • Party for a Purpose • Project Headstrong • Riverdale Jewish Center • The Riverdale Minyan • RomemuSAR Academy & High School • The Shul of New York • Society for the Advancement of Judaism • Solomon Schechter Day School of Manhattan • Sutton Place SynagogueTemple Israel of the City of New York • Temple Shaaray Tefila • Westchester Jewish Council • Yeshivat Chovevei Torah • Yeshivat Maharat • Young Israel of North Riverdale

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Sisterhood Annual BrunchSunday, May 21 at the home of Nancy SklarinWhat is it like to work for the most cutting edge company, Google? How does technology and humanity meet, and how did a former student of anthropology find herself amidst all of it?" Meet Jewish Center member and Sisterhood brunch’s featured speaker, Abigail Posner, Head of The ZOO, Google’s creative think tank.Registration is now open. For more information email sisterhood@jewishcenter.org.

Book Club Meeting: Little Failure: A Memoir by Gary ShteyngartSunday, May 21 at 7:30PMDiscussant: Rachel LurieAt the home of Maureen & Laszlo Marcus 645 West End Avenue. All are welcome to join for our final book club meeting of the year. If you have questions, please email Dinah at bookclub@jewishcenter.org.

Digital Lunch & Learn w/ Dr. Erica Brown: The Art & Text of Megillat RuthTuesday, May 23rd at 12:30PMPowered by ZOOM, join our interactive learning session, from the comfort of home or from the office. 30 minutes of inspiration and information in preparation for Shavuot. Registration and login information will be available in the bulletin.

HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROESWednesday, May 24, 2017The Jewish Center131 West 86th Street • New York City

Doors open at 6:30 pmCeremony starts at 7:00 pmHands-on volunteer project opens at 8:00 pm

Register at: ujafedny.org/memorialday-event

Join UJA and Jewish communal organizations for apre-Memorial Day program to honor those who fell in service to our country. Hear from Jewish military leaders and help create care packages for those serving abroad, sponsored by Major Stuart Adam Wolfer Institute (MSAWI).

If you have any questions, please contact Julianna Dwyer at dwyerj@ujafedny.org or 212.836.1258.

Jewish Center Young Leadership

SUMMER LECTURE SERIESPutting G-d Second: How to Save Religion from ItselfFeaturing noted author Rabbi Donniel HartmanMonday, May 15th @ 8:15PM Fertility & HalachaFeaturing Dr. Bat-sheva Lerner MaslowWednesday, June 28th @ 8:00PM

The Future of Jewish EducationFeaturing Rabbi Tully HarcsztarkPrincipal, SAR High School Wednesday, July 12th @ 8:00PM

Young Couples and Families Events

MJE Young Couples and Families Shabbat Lunchwith NY Times Best-Selling AuthorBeth KoblinerShabbat, May 20th at1PM“Make Your Kid A Money Genius (even if you’re not)”To Register: https://tinyurl.com/Kobliner Young Couples and Families Annual Summer PicnicShabbat, June 17th @1:00PMJoin our growing YC&F committee for this annual event. We will meet at The Jewish Center following davening and head to Central Park for a potluck Shabbat lunch. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. Stay tuned for more details or email ycf@jewishcenter.org.

Graduation Kiddush

Graduation Kiddush

Shabbat, June 17th @ 11:30AMJoin us as we celebrate the academic achievements of our community graduates. From preschool to PhD, if you, a family member or a friend flipped a tassel this spring, please let us know by contacting Batsheva at batsheva@jewishcenter.org. If you would like to sponsor the Graduation Kiddush, please contact Aaron Strum at astrum@jewishcenter.org

Keter Torah AwardsShabbat, June 3rd at 11:00AMIn the spirit of Shavuot, which celebrates two great Jewish heroines, Naomi and Ruth, the Keter Torah Award ceremony will follow Shavuot this year. This year we look forward to recognizing two outstanding women in our community:

RUBY GOTTLIEB

NAOMI GOLDMAN

Gala Kiddush to Follow

The Jewish Center131 West 86th StreetNew York, NY 10024Telephone: 212.724.2700Fax: 212.724.5629www.jewishcenter.org

The Jewish Center Annual Dinner

Monday June 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.Museum of Jewish Heritage

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GUESTS OF HONOR

Deena Blanchard

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RABBI DR. LEO JUNG MEMORIAL

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Ben CooperCOMMUNITY

SERVICE AWARD

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