CBS U/ADULT ED/PROGRAMMING Nosh 'n Drash special guest presentation for Yom HaShoah: Salonica,The Jerusalem of the Balkans Some 20,000 Jewish refugees made their way to Salonica after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. They found a city empty of Jews and their arrival was encouraged by the Sultan, Bayezid II. Learn about the history and rich vibrant culture of a community allowed freedom of religious practice and communal autonomy under Islam. Whilst the Sephardi Jews had arrived destitute, living in poverty as manual workers or petty traders, some became entrepreneurs who supported the community and later brought new industry and trade to the city. Salonica's flourishing port, which was manned by Jewish porters, stevedores, sailors and fisherman, shut down over the Jewish Sabbath. However, in the mid-twentieth century, what had been the largest Ladino-speaking community in the world, perished in Auschwitz - Birkenau. About the Presenter: Dr. Hilary Pomeroy was awarded her PhD in the Department of Hispanic studies, Queen Mary, University of London and taught the history and culture of Sephardi Jews in the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, University College London. She chaired the foremost international conference on Judeo-Spanish Studies for twenty-five years, the last three conferences in collaboration with Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and the Consejo Cientifico de Investigaciones Superiores, Madrid. She has published numerous articles and a book on the Moroccan ballad tradition. One Session Only | Thursday, April 8th 11:30 – 12:30 pm (Central) during Nosh ‘n Drash CBS members – Free | Non-Member/Friends of CBS – $5 Register at: https://tinyurl.com/YHSalonica | Questions? Contact LOrlov@bethshalomnb.org
Movies With Melman 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Watch the movies in advance and then join us for a discussion on the following Thursday nights:
4/15 Denial (2016) - Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel. 5/13 Keeping up with the Steins (2006) - A 13-year-old boy uses his upcoming bar mitzvah to reconcile the strained relationship between his father and grandfather.
To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/Movies-w-Melman Movies are available to rent through services like iTunes and YouTube or on other streaming services by subscription. If you need help finding any movie, email Leann (LBlue@bethshalomnb.org) or Lisa (LOrlov@bethshalomnb.org)
Israel in Depth 2020-2021 Sunday, 4/11 Portraits of Leaders All sessions will be taught by Carl Schrag and will take place at 10:00 a.m. (Grab some breakfast and log onto ZOOM at 9:45 a.m. if you want to chat before the session!) Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Israel-in-Depth The class is co-sponsored by CBS University/Adult Education, Men’s Club and Israel Committee. Questions? Email Lisa (LOrlov@bethshalomnb.org) or Leann (LBlue@bethshalomnb.org) 8
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