Thursdays – Famous Jewish Personalities in Politics, Science, Music and Art
11/5 @ 3:15 PM 11/12 & 11/19 @ 3:00 PM/ CH
Instructor: Stuart Liss
11/5 Mildred Harnack Ough accounting for a small percentage of the global population, Jewish thinkers, scientists, and engineers have contributed disproportionately to modern civilization. From lifesaving medical devices to foundational digital technology, their work shapes our daily lives.
11/12 The Behind-the-Scenes Lives of Famous Historical Figures
History’s greatest geniuses were not always successful outside their areas of expertise. Albert Einstein revolutionized physics but struggled in his personal relationships, Nikola Tesla battled financial troubles, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau failed to live by his own parenting ideals. These remarkable figures changed the world while making some surprisingly human mistakes.
11/19 Suzanne Pleshette
Best known for her iconic role as Emily Hartley on the popular 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show, Suzanne Pleshette was just as alluring off-screen as she was on—but a whole lot bawdier. While her TV marriage was picture-perfect, her real-life marriages were more soap opera than sitcoms. Emily may have had one of the most legendary send-offs in TV history, but Suzanne’s own ending was utterly tragic.
