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Each Taste of Limmud NY program is an opportunity to experience the
diversity of programming at the Limmud NY conference in one evening.
The minimum required donation for this event is $10, which you can pay
at the door. Upcoming Event Taste of Limmud NY in Downtown Manhattan
Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
Tuesday, February 23
7:00-9:00 pm
36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10280 Click here to RSVP, and see more information about individual sessions below. Save the Date
Taste of Limmud NY on the Upper West Side
Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Tuesday, March 16 Session Options for Taste of Limmud in Downtown Manhattan The Search for Josef Mengele with David Marwell, Director of the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Museum Director David Marwell will describe the international
manhunt and forensic investigation into the whereabouts and
identification of the infamous Auschwitz doctor. Illustrated with
unpublished photographs and documents, this talk will take you behind
the scenes of one of the largest and most complex historical
investigations ever undertaken.
David G. Marwell, Ph.D.
served as the Chief of Investigative Research at the U.S. Department of
Justice, Office of Special Investigations, where he conducted
historical research in support of prosecution of Nazi war criminals
living in the United States. He also played a major role in the Justice
Department’s investigations of Klaus Barbie and Josef Mengele. He is
the director of the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
One Language: Chavruta Text Study (Paired Learning) with Jennifer Krause, author of The Answer: Making Sense of Life, One Question at a Time
Chavruta means "partnership" and involves two people with similar
levels of ability and knowledge exploring texts together. We will
examine ancient sources, modern scholarship, song lyrics and more, all
centered on the theme of one Jewish language. Everyone is welcome, whether you have
studied texts before or not. Knowledge of Hebrew is not required. Bring
a study partner, or we’ll find one for you. Jennifer Krause is a Limmud NY past presenter and ongoing volunteer. The author of The Answer: Making Sense of Life, One Question at a Time (Penguin), her writing and commentary also have been featured in Newsweek, the New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Daily Beast, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Jennifer serves as an adjunct lecturer in Jewish Studies at the City College of New York and as the High Holidays rabbi at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y. Highlights of the Museum Exhibition Tour with docents from the Museum of Jewish Heritage Don't miss this opportunity to experience a guided tour showcasing an overview of 20th century Jewish life and a chance to view some of the most treasured artifacts in the Museum. This tour will also include a visit to the Holocaust Exhibit.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is at once a museum devoted to the exploration of Jewish heritage and a living memorial to the Holocaust. Its exhibits depict in detail the lives and communities that shaped Jewish culture in the early part of the century; tell the story of the Holocaust from the perspective of those who experienced it; and share the sense of determination and courage that shaped the renewal of Jewish life after the war. Reading Between the Lines, Panels, Pictures and Verses: Discover the Relationship Between Midrash, Bibliodrama and Comic Books with David Wolkin, educator at Congregation Emanu-El and performer Just as the study of Torah requires interpretation, reading comics asks us to think of what has been left unsaid, exploring the spaces in between what the story is telling us in order to achieve a greater sense of understanding and meaning. At this session, we'll explore the relationship between the comics medium and midrash by using theatrical exercises in order to put ourselves into those "in between spaces" of the Torah. David Wolkin is the Coordinator of Elementary and Family Learning at Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. He received an M.A. in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2007. In addition to his synagogue work, he has been a proud member of Storahtelling, a NY-based Jewish ritual theater company, having worked for them as both a performer and an educator. He also occasionally writes and performs comedic monologues at New York venues including Mo Pitkin's, Galapagos, The Slipper Room and the Rapture Cafe. He spends the rest of his time trying to figure out how to convince as many people as possible that comic books are the finest form of literature today.
Food for Thought: The New Jewish Food Movement
with Avigail Hurvitz-Prinz, educator at Hazon As a professional Jewish foodie, Avigail counts her blessings every
day. As a program associate on Hazon's food programs she thinks about
defining kosher (fit to eat) food as informed by the works of Michael
Pollan and other Rebbes. When she isn't baking cakes she's often
blogging about the cakes she's baked on jcarrot.org. She helps to
coordinate Hazon's CSA Program, Tuv Ha'Aretz, and Hazon's Food
Conference.
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