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Enrichment through the sponsorship of several programming initiatives is the goal of the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life. View our event calendar, and stay up-to-date on all of our programming. Learn about the many lecture series and cultural events we have to offer on a wide range of topics!  Our events are always free and open to the public. View full event listings.

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Upcoming and Recent Events

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YidLife Crisis - Yiddish, Kosherish, Blasphemish

25 March 2024 / 6:15 pm Doors Open

6:30 pm Show

Join Jamie Elman & Eli Batalion, the creators and stars of the award-winning Yiddish-ish web series YidLife Crisis - in the Fleisch! The evening of comedy, film, and music will reflect their unique take on the modern Jewish experience. Click here for more info.

Location: UConn Hillel (in person)

 

 

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We were honored to have hosted Dr. Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, scholar and expert on counter-terrorism, Antisemitism, and Global far-right extremism. Her Zoom lecture took place on Dec. 5, 2023. 

 

 

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We were honored that Ari Joskowicz (Vanderbilt) gave the 2023 Kristallnach Lecture on Jews and Roma in the Holocaust and the recognition of their suffering. It took place on Nov. 9 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. 

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ALEPH: A New Community-Wide Jewish Learning Initiative

Mandell JCC and UConn Judaic Studies renew "ALEPH: The Institute of Jewish Ideas," for a second year of community learning. Under the timely theme "On Jews, Judaism, and the Pursuit of Social Justice," members and organizations are invited to a dive into Jewish history and sources. [Learn more about ALEPH]