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Linda Greenhouse, now retired after a 40-year career at The New York Times, joins to discuss her new book, On the Brink, about the shift in power when justices with new philosophies gained a supermajority in the highest court in the land.

Age 62 and up - Join Rabbi Melissa Buyer-Witman for a new 8-week workshop inspired by Wise Aging by Linda Thal and Rachel Cowan. Plan for the next stages of life, learn how to practice gratitude and mindfulness while aging with grace, forging connections and building community.

With Matt Damon & Gary White. In their new book, Matt Damon and Gary White tell the story of their alliance to ensure that water and sanitation access is available to everyone. Matt Damon and Gary White are the founders of Water.com & WaterEquity, a merger of Damon’s H20 African Foundation and White’s WaterPartners International. In partnership with Streicker Center.

With Harvey Fierstein. Upon the release of his hilarious and poignant memoir, hear Harvey Fierstein’s inimitable voice speak about turning addiction and despair into triumph — and to celebrate the man who proved that gay truths are universal. He is the winner of four Tonys, three Drama Desk Awards and has appeared in more than two dozen films, and author of a children’s book. In partnership with Streicker Center.

With Yitai Anghel. Israel’s neighborhood has become increasingly dangerous, especially with the alliance between Iran and Hezbollah and its proxy in Lebanon. How did the chaos of the Middle East and the world’s alarm over the rise of ISIS lead to a relationship that now poses the most dangerous threat to Israel since its founding? A visual journey through Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza. In partnership with Streicker Center.

Current events though a Jewish Lens with Prof. Berk.

With Yitai Anghel. The Arab Spring felt like a new beginning . . . until things turned. Middle Eastern borders, regimes and nations as we knew them disintegrated, causing regional chaos and sending millions of refugees across Europe. Now, new forces, and even new nations, are arising. Despite all the dangers, might we continue seeing surprising new alliances and the prospect of hope? In partnership with Streicker Center.

With Dr. Albert Bourla. Six days after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic, the CEO of Pfizer challenged his employees to develop a vaccine within six months. In his new book, MOONSHOT: Inside Pfizer’s Nine-Month Race to Make the Impossible Possible, Dr. Bourla explains the behind-the-scenes story of that extraordinary scientific and logistical accomplishment and of the men and women who made the impossible possible. In partnership with Streicker Center.

Prof. Berk will illuminate and clarify the events of today beyond the chatter and noise of 24/7 news and social media, addressing domestic and foreign topics, including Ukraine and beyond. Topics will vary based on each week's headlines.

Introduction to Judaism is an engaging learning program designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Jewish life. Open to all, this is an 18-week course designed for individuals and couples who are Jewish or of any faith background. We’ll explore all the significant building blocks of Jewish life and practice through the Reform perspective, including Jewish holidays, ceremonies, and Jewish liturgy. Whether you are part of a Jewish family, are considering conversion, or want a meaningful adult Jewish learning…

Join us to hear Stanley Zabar, Willie Zabar, Zabar's Executive Director David Zabar, Zabar’s store manager Scott Goldshine and Julia Moskin of The New York Times about the family’s iconic gourmet paradise and to share their stories of eccentric customers, celebrity fans and the devotion to food that made an immigrant’s small shop into an iconic New York institution.