Scholar in Residence Shabbat:
With Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman
Overview
Join us for a special Shabbat together with Professor LAWRENCE H. SCHIFFMAN , Global Distinguished Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University.
Professor Schiffman is a specialist in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Judaism in
late antiquity, the history of Jewish law, and Talmudic literature.
He will join us for Shabbat and speak on Friday night at a community Shabbat Dinner and on Shabbat day at lunch.
Friday Night, December 12:
Services: 5:00PM. Dinner: 6:00PM. Lecture: 7:00PM
Chanukah - What really happened?
Chanukkah is celebrated as a triumph of light over darkness — but what really happened in those turbulent years? In this engaging lecture, Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman uncovers the true historical background of the Chanukkah story: the clash between Judaism and Hellenism, the internal struggles within the Jewish people, and the Maccabean revolt that led to the rededication of the Templeand the establishment of the Hasmonean Empire. Discover how these events shaped Jewish identity and continue to inspire us today.
Shabbat Morning, December 13:
Services: 9:30AM. Kiddush and Lunch: 12:00PM. Lecture: 12:30PM
Understanding and Meeting the Challenge of Antisemitism:
Antisemitism has taken many forms throughout history — from ancient prejudice to modern ideology — and today it continues to evolve in troubling new ways. In this timely lecture, Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman explores the roots and development of antisemitism, its contemporary manifestations, and its alarming presence in academia and on college campuses. Drawing on history, scholarship, and current events, Professor Schiffman offers insight into how we can recognize and respond to antisemitism with strength, clarity, and pride in our Jewish identity.