2/10 & 2/24 @ 11:00 AM/CH Instructor: Professor Judy Okun The name "Australia" conveys many images— indigenous inhabitants, unique animals, European exploration—to name just a few. This class will delve into a mosaic of topics which will help to explain what makes Australia so unique-- tectonics, the...
2/3 @ 1:30 PM/CH Instructor: Jen Giacalone What has made good writing compelling over the centuries – characters, myths, storytelling and culture – a discussion of their relationship to great writing....
2/10 & 2/24 @ 7:30 PM/CH 2/10 Johnny Mathis: One of the most popular singers of the 1950s and 1960s, Johnny Mathis gave us iconic songs such as Misty, Wonerful Wonderful, The Twelfth of Never and Chances Are – but did you know that he was...
2/4 & 2/18 @ 11:00AM/CH Instructor: Heather Overdor History of the Novel Development of the novel, beginning with influences surrounding Samuel Richardson and his novel “Pamela”...
2/11 & 1/25 @ 11:00AM/CH Instructor: Dan Pantano The history and music of these two wonderful singers, both Philadelphians! A look back on their classical music, stage music - which they did separately and their movies together....
2/11 & 1/25 @ 2:30 PM/CH Instructor: Pat Worley 2/11 The Winter White Wonders of the Bird World One of the most spectacular wonders of nature is the lift-off of over 100,000 snow geese on a frosty winter morning. This incredible spectacle is part of their migration...
2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26 @ 11:00 AM/CH Instructor: Steve Pollack Immigration, Robber Barons, Teddy Roosevelt, European anarchism and the path to WWI...
2/5 @ 1:00 PM/CH Presented by Herb Kaufman A spy is a person who is sent into enemy territory to inspect their works, ascertain their strength, and secretly communicate intelligence. In accordance with the rules of war, a spy, if caught, is subject to capital punishment. Espionage and...
2/12 & 2/26 @ 1:00 PM/CH (continuation of 4 documentary films by Ken Burns) Instructor: Harriet Hendel 2/12 Part 3: "Every Single Word Matters" We will watch half of this film and discuss it afterwards. 2/26 Part 3: "Every Single Word Matters" We will finish the documentary and discuss it afterwards. The documentary...
2/5 ,2/19 & 2/26 @ 2:15 PM/CH Hosted by: Cantor Jana Schachter 2/5 In this class we will learn about the laws and customs of the upcoming holiday, Tu B’Shevat. 2/19 World Religions-In this class we will learn about Ramadan. 2/26 In this class we will learn about...