Road Show Event Announcements

March 27, 2016, Congregation Kol Haverim – “Not Your Hebrew School Bible: Sex, Lies, and Love in the Torah”

KolHaverimOn March 27th, Dr. Shoulson will speak at Congregation Kol Haverim in Glastonbury, CT.
He will be presenting a Road Show lecture entitled “Not Your Hebrew School Bible: Sex, Lies, and Love in the Torah.”
For more information on this event, click here.
For more information about Road Show presentations, click here or email the Center at judaicstudies@uconn.edu.

11/30/16 – Road Show Presentation at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Bridgeport

Light_of_HanukkahOn November 30th at 7:00 PM, Professor Stuart Miller will present a “Road Show” lecture entitled “The Real Miracle of Hanukkah: Why Everyone’s Favorite Minor Festival Should be Considered a Major One” at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Bridgeport, CT.
The historical events leading to the first celebration of Hanukkah were a turning point in the history of Judaism that forever changed the trajectory of Jewish existence.
This lecture will make the case that the meaning of Hanukkah has been trivialized and that a better appreciation of the festival’s history can lead to a more meaningful spiritual experience and celebration.

December 18, 2015 – Upcoming Road Show Presentation

DSC_0002The Center’s Road Show is a traveling program where our faculty donates their time to present in the community at various synagogues, community centers, and area high schools on topics of choice in an open and engaging format. Response to this program has been phenomenal, with interest from all across the state.

On December 18th, Associate Professor Jeremy Pressman will be presenting on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict at the Jewish High School of Connecticut.