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ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power.
A Special Look: Matthew Lieberman
November 5, 2024
Matthew Lieberman, son of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, joins Teisha Bader to discuss his father’s final book, Faith’s Answers to America’s Political Crisis, which presents his father’s vision for overcoming partisan gridlock and incivility in American politics through shared religious values.
FIDF Briefing: Steven Weil and Jonathan Schanzer
November 11, 2024
Jonathan Schanzer, Senior VP for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and former U.S. Treasury Terror Finance Analyst discuss Israel’s progress in its multi-front war.
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Gail Simmons
November 21, 2024
Jonah talks Jewish identity and more with Gail Simmons, a food writer, cookbook author and a judge on Bravo’s Emmy-winning series Top Chef since the show’s inception in 2006.
A Special Look: Violins of Hope
November 25, 2024
Teisha Bader is joined by award-winning conductor and arts leader Helen Cha-Pyo, and others involved in the “Violins of Hope” project, where restored Holocaust-era instruments now serve as powerful symbols of resilience and remembrance.
Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: Benjamin Anthony & Avi Bell
November 26, 2024
MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony analyzes the ICC’s issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with legal scholar Professor Avi Bell.
Hampton Authors: Healthcare Journalist Stephen Fried
November 26, 2024
Celebrating JFK’s legacy in mental health advocacy, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” a powerful collection inspired by JFK’s Profiles in Courage, capturing the resilience and bravery of Americans with mental illness.
For Such A Time As This: Angela Buchdahl & Elliot Cosgrove
November 27, 2024
Central Synagogue Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, dig deep into the Jewish tradition’s treasure trove of wisdom and history to help lead us through this fraught and potential-filled time.
Fighting Antisemitism: Antisemitism from Hitler to Hamas
December 6, 2024
David Patterson, Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, presents his lecture, “Antisemitism from Hitler to Hamas” at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute.
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
December 6, 2024
Leaders and members of Central Synagogue and Saint Peter’s Church come together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.