Bennett Center Poster Archive

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Dead Sea Scrolls: What Do They Say and Why Are They Important?

Hershel Shanks

"A lecture by Hershel Shanks, Founder and Editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, Bible Review, & Archaeology Odyssey; Editor Emeritus of Moment magazine, 1987-2004; President of Biblical Archaeology Society."
Middle East: An Update on Changing Events

Thomas L. Friedman

"Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary of the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies, Thomas L. Friedman, Foreign Affairs Columnist for The New York Times." [Following title] "The Bank of America Lecture in Judaic Studies." [Followed by] "Now celebrating its successful first decade, the Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University was created through a generous gift made by Carl and Dorothy Bennett. The Department of Judaic Studies offers an interdisciplinary minor that incorporates theological, historical, and cultural perspectives on Judaism and its changing role over the past 4,000 years. The Center for Judaic Studies also boasts an impressive array of scholars from a variety of disciplines, which makes the minor in Judaic Studies an encompassing program of study. Contact the Center at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2066 for more information."
Riots, Inquisition & Expulsions: The Transformation of Sephardic Jewry"

Benjamin R. Gampel

"An examination of the traumatic explusion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 and Portugal in 1497 and the subsequent challenges they faced as they decided whether to convert to Catholicism or face exile. Dr. Benjamin R. Gampel, Eli and Dinah Field Associate Professor of Jewish History, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, NYC."
Future of Diaspora - Israeli Relations

Yossi K. Halevi

"Celebrating 10 Year of Judaic Studies at Fairfield University, The Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Lecture in Judaic Studies." [Followed by] "Yossi Klein Halevi, Correspondent for Jerusalem Post, The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and The New Republic."
Jews as Global Citizens: The Work of the American Jewish World Service

Ruth W. Messinger

"Ruth Messinger, President and Executive Director of American Jewish World Service."
Forward to the Past: A World of Freedom and Humanity

Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia

"Seventh Annual Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian Lectureship."
American Judaism: 350 years of an Old Faith in the New World

Jonathan D. Sarna

"Celebrating 10 Years of Judaic Studies at Fairfield University." [Followed by] "a lecture by the 2004 Judaic Studies Scholar-in-Residence at Fairfield University, Dr. Jonathan D. Sarna, The Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University."
I Am Joseph Your Brother: Relations Between the Catholic Church and the Jewish People Over the Past Half Century

Ellen M. Umansky, Mary C. Boys, and Ron Kronish

"Viewing of this award-winning documentary film, followed by an inter-religious discussion led by Rabbi Ron Kronish and Sister Mary C. Boys, moderated by Dr. Ellen M. Umansky." [Speaker descriptions] "Rabbi Ron Kronish, Director of the Inter-religious Coordinating Council in Israel and noted rabbi, educator, author, and lecturer. Sister Mary C. Boys, Union Theological Seminary, N.Y. Jewish Theological Seminary of America; Teachers College, Columbia University."
Felix Frankfurter and The Anarchists: The Case of Sacco & Vanzetti

Michael S. Alexander

"A lecture by Professor Michael Alexander, University of Oklahoma and Author of Jazz Age Jews."
Civil Rights and Humanitarian Issues Facing the World Today

Harry G. Belafonte

"Sixth Annual Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian Lectureship. Presented by University College Open VISIONS Forum in collaboration with the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies."
Adaptation and Innovation: Trends and Developments in American Judaism

David Ellenson

"Celebrating 10 years of Judaic Studies at Fairfield University… The Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies presents The Schurmacher Lecture in Judaic Studies." [Dr. David Ellenson] "President of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Author of Between Tradition and Culture: the Dialectics of Jewish Religion and Identity in the Modern World (1994) and Tradition in Transition: Orthodoxy, Halakhah and the Boundaries of Modern Jewish Identity (1990)."
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Dialogue and Dissent

Reuven Firestone

"Celebrating 10 years of Judaic Studies at Fairfield University… A lecture presented by The Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies Scholar-in-Residence 2003." [Dr. Reuven Firestone] "Professor of Medieval Judaism and Islam at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles. Author of Children of Abraham: An Introduction to Judaism for Muslims (2001) and Jihad: The Origin of Holy War in Islam (1999)."
Did They Fall or Were They Pushed? What Happened in the Garden of Eden?

Jonathan D. Magonet

"Professor Jonathan Magonet, Biblical Scholar, Author, Rabbi, President, Leo-Baeck College - Center for Jewish Education, London."
Urgency of Hope

Elie Wiesel

"The Fleet Bank Lecture in Judaic Studies Presents Elie Wiesel, 'The Urgency of Hope.' A program of the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies presented through the Open VISIONS Forum of University College at Fairfield University."
Challenges for Women in the Islamic World

Benazir Bhutto

"Fifth Annual Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian Lectureship present Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan." [Subtitle] "University College Open VISIONS Forum 'Voices of Conscience*…Global perspectives on the moral and spiritual issues facing the human family."
After Constantine's Sword: The Past, Present, and Future of Jewish-Christian Relations

James Carroll, Ellen M. Umansky, Elizabeth A. Dreyer, and Bill Hulseman

"An Interfaith Conversation with award-winning author: James Carroll. With responses by: Dr. Ellen M. Umansky, Carl and Dorothy Bennett Professor of Judaic Studies and Dr. Elizabeth A. Dreyer, Professor of Religious Studies. Also participating: Bill Huselman '98; M.T.S. Harvard Divinity School, '01."
A Catholic Son's Return to his Jewish Past

Stephen J. Dubner

"In TURBULENT SOULS, Stephen Dubner described his parents' religious journey from Judaism to Catholicism, and his journey from Catholicism to Judaism, discovering a Jewish family he previously had not known. In many ways, TURBULENT SOULS is the story of Veronica and Paul Dubner, Stephen's parents. The story that Stephen Dubner will share at Fairfield University is his own."
Future of American Judaism

Ismar Schorsch

"2002 Carl and Dorothy Bennett Lecture in Judaic Studies. Ismar Schorsch, Ph.D. Chancellor, Jewish Theological Seminary of America and Herman Abramowitz Professor of Jewish History. 'Today, for too many [American] Jews, a preoccupation with self and a secular frame of mind militate against any sense of personal, [religious] obligation... If we can saturate our homes with echoes of eternity, our children will naturally absorb Judaism as... a moral compass, a medium of expression, and a source of pride.' -Ismar Schorsch, Keeping Judaism at the Center."
American Interests and Foreign Policy Toward the Middle East: Past, Present, and Future

Kenneth W. Stein

"A lecture by the Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies Scholar-in-Residence, 2002. Dr. Kenneth W. Stein, William E. Schatten Professor of Contemporary Middle Eastern History and Israeli Studies, Emory University."
An Evening with Madame F

Claudia Stevens

"A musical and dramatic performance based on the experiences of Fania Fenelon and other concentration camp musicians, whose talent became the key to their survival. Written and presented by Claudia Stevens, pianist, singer, actress."
Jewish Renewal: Revitalizing Contemporary American Judaism

Chava E. Weissler

"The Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University presents two lectures by Dr. Chava Weissler, Scholar in Residence, April 22-23, 2002. Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization, Lehigh University, and author of Voices of the Matriarchs, winner of 1999 Koret Foundation Book Award in Jewish History."
Voices of the Matriarchs: Prayers of Early Modern Jewish Women

Chava E. Weissler

"The Carl and Dorothy Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University presents two lectures by Dr. Chava Weissler, Scholar in Residence, April 22-23, 2002. Philip and Muriel Berman Professor of Jewish Civilization, Lehigh University, and author of Voices of the Matriarchs, winner of 1999 Koret Foundation Book Award in Jewish History."
Jews, Judaism, and Multicultural America

Arnold M. Eisen

"Speaker: Dr. Arnold M. Eisen, Koshland Professor of Jewish Culture and Religion, Stanford University."
Humanitarian Challenges for World Diplomacy

Richard C. Holbrooke

"The Jacoby-Lunin Humanitarian Lectureship presents Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, 'Humanitarian Challenges for World Diplomacy'."
Confronting Otherness: Jewish Women in Preholocaust Poland

Paula E. Hyman

"A lecture by Dr. Paula E. Hyman, Lucy Moses Professor Modern Jewish History, Yale University."