Dec

13 2018

Genius and The Story of the Jews - 92nd Street Y Lecture Series

10:45AM - 12:00PM  

This Federation program is being held at Knesset Israel 16 Colt Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-445-4872

Contact Nancy Maurice Rogers
413-442-4360 x 15
nrogers@jewishberkshires.org
http://www.jewishberkshires.org

The Jewish Federation Connecting with Community presents Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Simon Schama with David Gregory: Genius and the Story of the Jews at this thought provoking pre-recorded talk from the renowned 92nd Street Y in New York City.

The extraordinary resilience of the Jewish people—in the face of adversity through every generation since Moses—gives power and resonance to their collective vision, and provides the key to Jewish identity and sense of purpose.

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Emeritus Chief Rabbi of Britain and the Commonwealth and current professor at New York University, Yeshiva University and King’s College London and Simon Schama, author of The Story of the Jews, dig deep into Jewish history to explore and explain the genius of Jewish survival, resilience, security, prosperity and leadership. The conversation was moderated by US television journalist, David Gregory.

This free program is part of the Federation’s Connecting With Community Series and will be followed by a kosher hot lunch. Lunch is a $2 suggested donation for adults over 60 years of age or $7 for all others. Advance reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day of the program.