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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series: "Not Since the Holocaust":
The Oct. 7th Catastrophe - Domestic, Regional and Global Repercussions
Tuesday, May 14 - Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC
Professor Jacob Goldberg, a former senior advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, presents his annual lectures centered on the current political landscape in the ever-changing Middle East. This year's lectures, titled: "Not Since the Holocaust" will focus on the repercussions following the terror attack of October 7th.
Price:
Individual Lectures: $36 | JCC Members $30
Series 3-Pack: $90 | JCC Members: $75
Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series | 3 Pack
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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series | Tuesday, May 14 | Oct. 7th and the Ensuing War
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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series | Wednesday, May 15 | Is Oct. 7th the First Round in an Israel-Iran Conflict?
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Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series | Thursday, May 16 | The Challenge of Modern Anti-Semitism
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MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: Environmental Peacebuilding Between Israelis and Palestinians
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
WINN ROOM | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
In this significant conclusion to the 2023-24 Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series, Dr. Dan Rabinowitz will share his professional and academic insight into the environmental impact of the Israel-Hamas War and the potential for climate-focused peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Dr. Rabinowitz is a 2023-24 Visiting Professor with MGSDII and one of Israel’s leading climate and sustainability experts.
Price: Free
MANDELBAUM FAMILY LECTURE SERIES: Environmental Peacebuilding Between Israelis and Palestinians
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Similarities and Differences in Sephardi/Mizrahi Liturgical Music with Dr. Mark Kligman
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lawrence Family JCC
Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewry have a rich history in areas throughout the Mediterranean. In all parts of culture (language, philosophy and food) Jews have absorbed and expressed Jewish life in similar and unique ways. This presentation will connect the music and culture of Sephardi/Mizrahi Jewry through liturgical music, with audio and video examples to illustrate the interesting sonic world of Sephardic/Mizrahi life.
Price: Free
Similarities and Differences in Sephardi/Mizrahi Liturgical Music with Dr. Mark Kligman
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KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGS - A Musical Documentary Tribute to Charles Fox
Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 6:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC
Come see the musical documentary about composer Charles Fox, known for pop hits including "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "I Got A Name”, as well as iconic television show themes for Happy Days and Wonder Woman. After the film, experience the world premiere mini-musical (written just for us): JCOMPANY - WHAT THEATRE MEANS TO ME, featuring Charles himself.
Price: $36 | JCC Members: $30
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGS - A Musical Documentary Tribute to Charles Fox
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Jewish Short Play Festival
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC
After 8 years of the successful and community-driven 5-Minute Play Festival, we bring you the inaugural Jewish Short Play Festival! In this event directed by Debra Wanger, a slate of incredible local San Diego actors will perform a series of plays submitted by playwrights near and far. Enjoy an evening of laughter, drama, and fun, all exploring significant Jewish themes.
Price: $25 | JCC Members: $20
Jewish Short Play Festival
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JPLAYS WITH THE ROUSTABOUTS PRESENTS: Falsettos
Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 7:00 pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC
Hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up. Falsettos features a local star studded cast including Heidi Gantwerk, Debra Wanger, Benji Katzke, Joey Landwehr.
Price: $45 | $38 JCC Members
JPLAYS WITH THE ROUSTABOUTS PRESENTS: Falsettos
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