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Gems at the J | Einstein and Oppenheimer: The True History of the Creation of the Atomic Bomb

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

The atomic age began when scientist Leo Szilard wrote, and Albert Einstein signed a famous letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. On July 16, 1945 the United States Army, at what is now the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, tested “The Gadget.” Lead scientist, Robert Oppenheimer named this site, “Trinity,” and […]

$25

Gems at the J | Picturing People: Jewish Expressionism

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

From early cultural eras to avant-garde modern times, many artists of Jewish descent have depicted the human figure with sympathy and compassion. Whether sharing familial stories, highlighting social justice concerns, or communicating humanistic values, Jewish artists have used the art styles of their time to give expression to the human face and form. Our conversation […]

$48

Gems at the J | Picturing People: Jewish Expressionism

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

From early cultural eras to avant-garde modern times, many artists of Jewish descent have depicted the human figure with sympathy and compassion. Whether sharing familial stories, highlighting social justice concerns, or communicating humanistic values, Jewish artists have used the art styles of their time to give expression to the human face and form. Our conversation […]

$48

Gems at the J | Cholent and Conversations

Kaiserman JCC 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Each month we will meet a different Rabbi or Jewish educator from the community, sharing their wisdom about Jewish connections in text impacting the world today with us! Cholent will be served. September 5th - Rabbi David Levin, Board of Rabbis October 10th - Cantor Jenn Boyle, Beth Chaim Reform Congregation November 7th - Megan […]

$36