JLife Extra OC – August 15, 2024
“Intro Night” an Introduction to Reconstructionism
University Synagogue will provide an opportunity to get information about Reconstructionism straight from its Rabbi himself in a group of non-members and longtime members! It is a great night full of information, community and a chance to make connections.
When: Friday, August 16
From 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: University Synagogue
3400 Michelson Dr
Irvine, 92612
949.553.3535
Contact Danica Bishop at
dbishop@universitysynagogue.org
http://universitysynagogue.org
Jewish Siberia: Russia’s Promised Land
Qesher will host a talk exploring Jewish life in Siberia over the last 400 years. The session will cover how Jews arrived in the region, their settlements, and activities, including a focus on Birobidjan, the Jewish Autonomous Region near the Chinese border. The presentation will highlight the unique aspects of Jewish life in Siberia, where street signs are still found in Yiddish, and the region’s extreme temperature variations.
Cost: $9 – $18
Hosted by Qesher
There are Jewish communities all around the globe with their own unique history, culture, places, and most of all, people and stories. All of them different, but sharing so much. The aim of Qesher is to connect these different Jewish traditions, not just to know of each other, but to learn about each other. We believe that there is great value in creating a deeper understanding within the Jewish world and exploring Jewish experiences and identities in all their diversity.
When: Sunday, August 18, 2024
From Noon – 1:30 PM
Where: Virtual
CSP Humor in the Holy Land: A Conversation with Daniel Lappin
Join CSP for an engaging and entertaining online conversation with Daniel Lappin, a celebrated Israeli comedy writer whose work has captivated audiences on television, stage, and in books. As the head writer and producer of Zehu Ze!, Israel’s longest-running TV show (akin to Saturday Night Live here in the States, the show stars such famous Israeli actor/comedians as Gidi Gov, Moni Moshonov, Dovale Glickman, and Avi Kushner), Daniel has brought laughter and sharp social commentary to millions. His impressive portfolio includes the creation and production of Ha-Chaim Ze Lo Ha-Kol (Life Isn’t Everything), Israel’s longest-running sitcom, and You Can’t Choose Your Family, the adaptation of Everybody Loves Raymond for Israeli audiences, in collaboration with Emmy Award-winning creator Phil Rosenthal. A successful playwright and musician, Daniel’s bilingual prowess allows him to craft humor that resonates deeply in both Hebrew and English. Born in North America and raised in Israel, he uses his unique perspective and humor to highlight the quirks and challenges of Israeli society. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Daniel as he shares his experiences, insights, and the powerful role of comedy in addressing societal issues.
For more info please visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod-GtqTooG9LtCH7oEx5F7aKIQGhlMMuY#/registration
Sponsor: Orange County Community Scholar Program (CSP)
Contact Arie Katz
949.682.4040
akatz@occsp.org
https://occsp.net
When: Sunday, August 25, 2024
From 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom – Online – register for link
John Spencer: How the World got So Much Wrong
John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, national security and military analyst, and internationally recognized expert and advisor on urban warfare, military strategy, tactics, and other related topics. Considered one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare, he served as an advisor to the top four-star general and other senior leaders in the U.S. Army as part of a strategic research groups from the Pentagon to the United States Military Academy. He is the author of three books: Understanding Urban Warfare, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War and The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender.
Spencer currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute of West Point, Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. He also serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum, a New York based think-tank. He is a founding member of the International Working Group on Subterranean Warfare.
In February 2022, Spencer wrote a guide, The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender, for the citizens of Ukraine on how to defend their cities. The manual was translated into Ukrainian and spread widely across all of Ukraine. It is now available in sixteen separate languages. Spencer holds a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University.
Cost $25.00
For more info please contact Lisa Bogart
949.721.9800
Lisa@JewishNewport.com
or Visit
http://JewishNewport.com/Spencer
When: Wednesday, August 28
From: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2240 University Dr.
Newport Beach, 92660
949.721.9800
