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Join us for this panel discussion of the multifaceted nature of the humanities and celebrate the significant contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans throughout history.
Join us for this engaging conversation, questions and answers that foster a deeper understanding of Jewish culture and its profound impact on American society.
Moderator: Michael Stock, Host, Folk and Acoustic Music WLRN
Panelists:
Caren Schnur Neile, PhD, MFA
Caren Schnur Neile has taught storytelling studies at Florida Atlantic University since 2003. A graduate of the joint BA Program of the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia University, she has collaborated on two published Holocaust memoirs and published a biography of her mentor, the world-renowned Jewish storyteller and folklorist Peninnah Schram. Dr. Neile has performed and taught in 10 states and six countries, including as a Fulbright Senior Specialist in Vienna and Jerusalem. She is the former chair of the National Storytelling Network and a co-founding editor of the international academic journal Storytelling Self Society and produces and appears at community storytelling events on a regular basis. Dr. Neil's most recent work has been in the West Bank of Israel/Palestine, where she works with the peace NGO Roots/Shoreshim/Judur.
Dr. Sandra Lilienthal
Dr. Sandra Lilienthal is a sought-after speaker, known for drawing adult audiences into the relevant wisdom and inspiring potential of Jewish tests. Born and raised in Brazil, and currently residing in Florida, Dr. Lilienthal has taught diverse audiences all over the world. She is a faculty member of the Hebrew University's Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, an adjunct professor at Gratz College and a member of JNF's Speakers Bureau. Dr. Lilienthal is the author of the Living Wisdom and the Pillars of Judaism series of curricula for adults and was the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
Scott Ehrlich
Scott Ehrlich, a south Florida resident for 45 years holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a Master of Arts degree in human resource development. With 20+ years in the Jewish Community Center movement, he currently serves as the CEO of the David Posnack JCC in Davie. Scott is the Chair of the Board for the Broward County Housing and Finance Authority and the incoming chair of Nonprofit Executive Alliance of Broward. He is also involved with the Barry University Community Leadership Council, JCCA National Committee for Special Needs, and JCCA Maccabi Games.
Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
AGE GROUP: | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Discussion/Lecture | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | Library Anniversary | Jewish American Heritage Month |
Mon, Apr 29 | 11:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Wed, May 01 | 11:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, May 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, May 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, May 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, May 05 | Closed |