Foundation for Jewish Studies


	Programs at a Glance Lunch & Learn Community Heritage Lectures Weekend Study Retreats Calendar The Bible Study Center The Distinguished Scholar Series

Whenever, however you prefer to learn, the Foundation offers a range of options – lunchtime learning, evening lectures, classroom courses, weekend retreats, travel/study tours. Our instructors are highly qualified rabbis, professors, and Judaic scholars. All you need to bring: an open mind and your eagerness to learn! No prior background in Hebrew or Judaics is required.

Exciting Memorial Day Retreat with Rabbi Rifat Sonsino.
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	The Foundation for Jewish Studies is proud to present its Spring Distinguished Scholar Series. As part of its continued dedication to educating Jewish minds and nourishing Jewish souls, the Foundation brings educators from around the area and around the world to speak to the community. Lectures are scheduled for March, April, and May. Each event will be held at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue inWashington, DC, starting at 7:30 pm. These programs are free and open to the public. All are encouraged to attend. Wednesday, March 19 Prof. Glenn Dynner, Department of Religion, Sarah Lawrence College Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewry: The Rise and Evolution of Hasidism Thursday, April 3 Prof. David Ruderman, Department of History, University of Pennsylvania Mystical Messiah’s and Their Significance Thursday, May 15th Prof. Lindsay Kaplan, Associate Professor of English at Georgetown University The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare's Jews and their Cultural Context Thursday, May 22 Rabbi Michael Berenbaum Has Modern Jewish Thought Recovered From the Shock of the Holocaust? Thursday, May 29 Professor Naomi Gale, Schusterman Visiting Professor, Center for Israel Studies, AmericanUniversity The Forgotten Jewish Refugees from Arab Land For more information about the specific events available, please click here.


	Two Special Programs In April April 14, 2008 THE BRIDGE TO PEACE RESIDENCY Featuring Serendipity 4: with Renowned Actor Theodore Bikel, Grammy Nominated Conductor Tamara Brooks, Accordionist Merima Kljuco And Yiddish Folk Singer Shura Lipovsky. Serendipity 4 featuring renowned actor Theodore Bikel, Grammy nominated conductor Tamara Brooks, accordionist Merima Kljuco and Yiddish folk singer Shura Lipovsky - comes to Georgetown University for three days of musical and theatrical performances, workshops, discussions and master classes. This free series of events entitled The Bridge To Peace Residency reflects the Davis Performing Arts Centers distinctive emphasis on the development of new work, socially engaged performance and interfaith dialogue. More information can be found here April 15, 2008 THE JEWISH STATE AFTER SIXTY YEARS: ITS IMPACT ON OUR PEOPLE WORLDWIDE A special presentation by Rabbi Richard G. Hirsch, Chairman of the Zionist General Council and past President of the World Zionist Congress. This program will take place at Washington Hebrew Congregation, and is jointly sponsored by the Foundation for Jewish Studies, Washington Hebrew Congregation, Temple Sinai and Ohr Kodesh Congregation. More information can be found here.