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LUNCH & LEARN

COLLOQUIUM ON JEWISH EDUCATION

REGIONAL CAJE CONFERENCE

KRISTALLNACHT INTERFAITH COMMEMORATION

LUNCH & LEARN

The Lunch & Learn Program, now in its third year, is a wonderful opportunity to hear about a variety of important topics and exciting research in Jewish studies. The series attracts a diverse crowd of faculty, community members and students and continues to be an important and successful educational venue for the campus and the regional communities.

All Lunch & Learn Programs are held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in the Assembly Hall, Campus Center, 2nd Floor, on UAlbany's Uptown Campus. Lectures begin at 12:30 p.m. Parking is available in the Main Visitors Lot, located at Collins Circle, near the Washington Avenue entrance to the campus. The luncheons are kosher and an advance reservation is required. The cost is $10 per person and $6 for students with ID (payable by cash or check). Six free slots are available to students on a first come, first served basis, courtesy of Ms. Rita Schachne, a generous friend of the Center for Jewish Studies.

Sept. 18, Wed.
Jewish Studies Lunch and Learn Program
12:00-2:00 PM, Campus Center Assembly Hall
William Meyers, "Shooting America: Jews in 20th Century
American Photography"

Oct. 23, Wed.
Jewish Studies Lunch and Learn Program
12:00-2:00 PM, Campus Center Assembly Hall
Aryeh Wineman (UAlbany), "A Mode of Interpretation: Understanding the Classical Hasidic Homily"

Nov. 20, Wed.
Jewish Studies Lunch and Learn Program
12:00-2:00 PM, Campus Center Assembly Hall
Jay Beilis, "The Blood Libel: The Mendel Beilis Story" (The notorious Russian blood libel case of 1911-1913.)

Dec. 11, Wed.
Jewish Studies Lunch and Learn Program
12:00-2:00 PM, Campus Center Assembly Hall
Toby Clyman (UAlbany), "Polish Jewish Women's Autobiographies, 1929-1939."

COLLOQUIUM ON JEWISH EDUCATION

The Colloquium is a special forum for educators, researchers, scholars, administrators and practitioners from the Capital Region, upstate New York, western Massachusetts, and southern Vermont to learn something new and explore how to further advance Jewish educational efforts in the Northeast.

The Colloquium is sponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies and supported by the Kesher Center for Jewish Education, the Board of Jewish Education of the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, and the School of Education at UAlbany.

The venue for the Fall, 2002 semester is the Standish Board Room, 3rd floor of the Science Library, on UAlbany's uptown campus. Sessions will include a free kosher buffet lunch.

The next sessions for the Colloquium on Jewish Education are:

Thursday, October 10, 12:00 - 2:00 PM:
Dr. Joel Berkowitz will present on the topic of "Bringing Yiddish into the Curriculum: Issues, Challenges, Suggestions". Dr. Berkowitz is an Assistant Professor at The University at Albany's Judaic Studies Department, who specializes in Yiddish language and literature. He offers insight and innovative ideas on using Yiddish and English translations of Yiddish sources, in formal and informal educational settings. Dr. Berkowitz will focus on the relationship between Yiddish and Hebrew in Jewish life, especially in Jewish education. While it has become common in many circles to believe that Yiddish and Hebrew are incompatible and at odds with each other--that one must choose between the two--this has not been the case for most of the past millennium. He will therefore argue that the teaching of Yiddish language and culture, alongside rather than instead of Hebrew, are vital to a well-rounded Jewish education. Dr. Berkowitz is a member of the Judaic Studies Department at UAlbany

Thursday, December 5, 12:00 - 2:00 PM:
Ms. Ruth Pelham will give a presentation on "Creating an Ethical Community Through Music." Ruth Pelham is a nationally renowned singer, songwriter, and educator who performs for people of all ages in schools, libraries, clubs, festivals, parks, conferences, and other community venues.

She is the founder and director of Music Mobile, an educational arts organization which presents innovative programs that foster a love of music and creative arts, promote cooperation, build self esteem, and revitalize neighborhoods and communities. Her songs embody the spirit of community - a theme that weaves its way through her repertoire of songs for people of all ages. Her upbeat performances are described as "charismatic", "mesmerizing", and "inspiring", and she has been acclaimed by folksinger Pete Seeger as "one of America's greatest songwriters." Many musicians including Holly Near, Ronnie Gilbert, and Pete Seeger have recorded her songs.

Ruth Pelham is the recipient of several prestigious awards, some of which are:

• "Four Chaplains Brotherhood Award" by the Albany Post #105, Jewish War Veterans and in memory of four chaplains who sacrificed their lives during WWII. The award is given annually to an individual who exemplifies the principles of compassion and humanity. (March, 2001)

• "20th Century Women of Excellence" Award from the Women's Business Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce. (2000)
• "Creativity In Action: Making A Difference Award" at the 14th Annual International Conference on the Positive Power of Humor & Creativity held in Saratoga, NY
To view an extensive list of Ruth Pelham's awards, honors and recognition, visit www.musicmobile.org/About/Acomplishments.htm

REGIONAL CAJE CONFERENCE

The Second Annual Regional CAJE Conference Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish educatoni will be hosted by the Center for Jewish Studies on Sunday, November 10, 2002. The Conference provides educators with a special opportunity to network, share ideas and teaching methods, and engage in intensive dialogue in various courses, a kosher lunch buffet and other informal settings. The enthusiasm catalyzed by these formal and informal exchanges leave participants charged, equipped with new tools and perspectives, and ready to convey their excitement about Jewish education to students and colleagues. The conference is cosponsored by the Center for Jewish Studies and the Kesher Center for Jewish Education.

The conference will take place Sunday, November 10, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, at the UAlbany Campus Center, on the uptown campus. Those with questions or interest in attending should contact Marci Galinkin, (518) 482-8856, MHGalinkin@aol.com.

Those with questions or interest in attending any of the programs should RSVP to Mr. Yoel Hirschfeld, Center for Jewish Studies, 591-8514 or yoel@albany.edu.
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KRISTALLNACHT INTERFAITH COMMEMORATION

Thursday, November 7, 2002
7:00 PM
Page Hall, University at Albany
135 Western Avenue, between Robin and Lake

Sponsored by Holocaust Survivors and Friends Education Center, the Community Relatins Council of the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the Center for Jewish Studies at the University at Albany