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Adult Learning for You
This year, we are excited to bring forward a program filled with options for study of Jewish practice and identity, history, and culture; a variety of book-reading groups, creative arts and crafts, Jewish movies, and group travel. We hope you will find one or more activities that will be both engaging and rewarding. We urge you to come and share, read and think together and deepen both your personal connections with others as well as with the Jewish tradition.
Wishing all a shana tova and a meaningful year of learning and togetherness.
Cliff Wilcox, PhD
Director of Education and Operations
Jews and the Movies in America
TBT Library, Tuesday mornings,
April 8-22, 10:15 am – 11:30 am
Presented by Cliff Wilcox, Ph.D.
Beginning in the early 20th century, America led the world in development of the motion picture industry. Jewish Americans played pivotal roles in the creation of movies as technology, business, entertainment, and art. This three-part series explores contributions of Jews in America to the movie industry over the last 100 years. We will consider the development of film technology and early development of production, theaters, and the studio system. We will examine movie making by Jews in America from the 1920s through 1950s when industry leaders both included and at times marginalized Jewish themes and actors. We will explore cultural, political, and artistic forces that shaped movie creation during this formative period. We will conclude with the 1960s to the early 21st century when Jews moved into mainstream American movie entertainment and look at historical events surrounding the industry’s development and the experience of American Jews who told their stories through these films.
Come join us for three fascinating lecture-discussions:
– Tuesday, April 8 – Jews and the Emergence of Movies in America, 1910-1930
– Tuesday, April 15 – Shadows and Limelight: The Mixed Experience of American Jews in the Movies, 1930-1960
– Tuesday, April 22 – Into the Mainstream: Jews and the Making of America’s Golden Years of Film
If you prefer, you may register by calling the TBT Office at 805-647-4181
Paint and Sip
Unleash your creativity as Jill guides you in a step-by-step acrylic painting.
We will paint a stunning tree under the moonlight. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friends, snacks, and beverages!
Sun, May 18, 3-5 pm.
Cost for class and materials: $35
Short Story Discussion
Saturday, April 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m.,
TBT Library
Discussion led by Deborah Pollack
“The Innocent”
by Joan Leeganta
In “The Innocent,” an old man returns to the Bronx after sixty years to search for the woman he didn’t marry.
Copies of the story are available outside the TBT office or may be read online. The text of the story is available here.
Please bring a small contribution to our dairy potluck AND A FAVORITE JOKE, Jewish or otherwise. Hope to see you then.
Qigong Classes
Led by Fredda Leiter
Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Meister Hall
Continuing
Qigong is a form of mind-body exercise. Qi means energy and gong means to cultivate.
Fredda has practiced Qigong and Taiichi since 2012, has trained in the discipline extensively and intensively, and has taught classes in person and on Zoom since 2015.
She has found that Qigong is a wonderful way to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as enhancing breathing. The discipline helps students to feel grounded and keeps their minds active and sharp. It’s also a nice way to spend time with other people!
The goal is all gain and no pain. Your safety and comfort are important….and most important is to smile and have fun!
To participate, you must be able to stand for about 30 minutes; we will also be seated for part of the time. Please wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes and bring water.
There is a waiver to sign; you can find this online or in the TBT office. Please bring the signed form to the first class.
Looking forward to practicing with you!