Arthur Szyk and the Art of the Haggadah
This four-part lecture series by Szyk scholar Irvin Ungar will explore how and why Szyk is the artist of and for the Jewish people, and the ways his...
A Revolutionary Friendship: Washington, Jefferson, and the American Republic Lecture
Martha Washington’s worst memory was the death of her husband. Her second worst was Thomas Jefferson’s awkward visit to pay his respects...
Conversation with Yan Geling: Unveiling Journeys and Narratives
Conversation with author Yan Geling about her new book, “Milati,” which unfolds in the early 1980s in China, capturing a pivotal moment in the...
Erika Nesvold: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space
Discussion of the ethical challenges of space travel and settlement—and Nesvold’s new book, Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for...
The Art of Arthur Szyk In Person
This in-person session will give attendees the opportunity to meet Irvin Ungar in-person and discuss Arthur Szyk and the class as a whole in a...
New Horizons: Navigating the Future of US-China Educational Exchanges
Since the normalization of US-China bilateral relationship 45 years ago, educational exchanges have brought many benefits to both countries. Even...
Jewish Women’s Marriage Customs
An array of wedding customs honor pivotal events and teachings that have shaped Judaism and Jewish history: many important traditions are reserved...
Creative Writing
In partnership with the Battery Park City Library, join us for a weekly walk & writing session led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants...
