Adult Learning

The story of Berlin’s extraordinary Jewish community is often told through the names of great men: Mendelssohn, Geiger, Einstein, and others. Yet behind this familiar history stands another remarkable story: generations of bold Jewish women who challenged expectations, broke barriers, and transformed the cultural life of one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. From the brilliant […]

One hundred and ten years ago, Louis Brandeis was the first contested appointment to the Supreme Court. His written decisions were both groundbreaking and prescient. How did his childhood, Jewishness, and Zionism figure into his Judicial philosophy, and what would he make of today’s Supreme Court? Join this session with Richard Michelson to find out! […]