Thursdays – Famous Jewish Personalities in Politics, Science, Music and Art
7/3 @ 3:15 PM. 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31 @ 3:00 PM/ CH
Instructor: Stuart Liss
7/3 Amy Winehouse is still one of the most well-known singers and songwriters in the world, even over a decade after her untimely departure. Her chaotic and fraught life was well-documented, and the details of it can be hard to read. But it’s important to understand all facets of her memory.
7/10 Ernie Kovacs was a comic hero to the likes of Monty Python, Chevy Chase, and Johnny Carson. More than that, he created some of the most memorable comedies during the classic age of television in the 1950s. Yet even those who grew up with him hardly know his name today—because underneath the laughs, Kovacs’ story is one of shock and tragedy.
7/17-ABBA, they started as four friends from Sweden, but by the late 70s and early 80s, ABBA had taken over the world. Their songs lit up charts in dozens of countries, and even after they quietly disbanded, their fame only burned brighter.
7/24- Roald Dahl Known as one of the most talented modern writers, and possibly the greatest children’s author in history, Roald Dahl’s works have met great praise and criticism over the years. Although whimsical and heart-warming, his stories were often much darker than most children’s books and were the subject of polarizing reviews. Similarly, his life as a student, pilot, spy, and father were full of fantastical highs—and unimaginably grim lows.
7/31 -LGBTQ History Although seemingly more topical these days, the complex world of LGBTQ has been part of the culture for 1000’s of years.
