Tonight, Tuesday June 15, there will be two events of interest to younger Jewish New Yorkers at JCCManhattan (Amsterdam Avenue & 76 Street):
Win or Lose: A Summer Camp Story
Directed by Louis Lapat (58 min, USA, 2009) who writes: When people think of summer camp they think of water sports, summer flings and camp outs. What if camp wasn't just tubing and camp fires but competition all day, every day. That was my camp. What would it do to natural winners? Would they be able to handle defeat? Could a less popular kid succeed in this environment? And then there are the kids that just don't care if they win or lose. Would they step up to the plate at all? Most importantly: what does it mean for kids to come of age in a competitive environment? These are the questions I raise in my film 'Win or Lose: A Summer Camp Story'.
Prepare for summer camp and for the ultimate color war! In this thought- provoking documentary, Lois Lopat challenges the concept of competitive culture in summer camps, and learns a valuable lesson.
Tue, Jun 15
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$8.00 Member, $10.00 Non-Member
the jews of mumbai: personal reflections
Nathaniel Jhirad is a member of the Indian Bnai Yisrael community of Mumbai whose ancestors claim to have arrived in India over 2200 years ago. He serves the community as hazan, torah reader and peer inspirer. What is it like to be a Jewish teen, deeply committed to ones Judaism in India today. Are there influences from Hindu culture? Are there challenges? Peter Geffen, Founder and Executive Director of KIVUNIM will interview and engage in discussion with Nathaniel. The evening promises to be both informative and fascinating including some sample chanting with traditional Indian Jewish nusah (melodies used in religious settings).
Tue, Jun 15
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$10.00 Member
$15.00 Non-Member
In yesterday's article I quoted Jeremy Ben-Ami's synopsis of Ami Ayalon's talk the week before. Tomorrow Ben-Ami's interlocutor will be The Atlantic writer Jeffrey Goldberg. Where Ayalon is analytical and visionary, Goldberg is a practical realist whose temporal focus stays in the present tense. Ask Ayalon to envision what the consequences of a variety of actions will be in the future. Ask Goldberg what is realistically possible in present circumstances.
Wed., June 16 · 7PM | Who Speaks for Me?
Israel and America in the 21st Century
J Street's founder and president, Jeremy Ben-Ami, will join Jeffrey Goldberg, national correspondent of The Atlantic, in a conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event is part of a series of conversations around the country, sponsored by J Street, on how the United States and the American Jewish community can help to secure Israel's future as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people through a two-state solution.
Jeremy Ben-Ami has served as President Bill Clinton’s Deputy Domestic Policy Adviser and Policy Director on Howard Dean’s Presidential Campaign. He has also worked in the communications field, both here and in Israel. Jeremy’s father was born in Tel Aviv, and much of his family lives in Israel.
Jeffrey Goldberg has served as a correspondent, writer, and columnist for the New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, the Forward, and The Jerusalem Post. His book Prisoners has been hailed as one of the best books of 2006. Goldberg is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes for his journalism in the areas of Islamic terrorism, international investigative reporting, and human rights.
Location: The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St. at Central Park West
$10 Seniors and Young Adults (Requested Contribution)
For NY Jewish Culture events see my recent articles and the links in the right margin of this page under New York Jewish Culture Events Listings.
For more info: David Cooper
Comments
Too much going on in NYC Jewish activities. Must. Resist. Feeling. I'm in the sticks. Here. In. Los Angeles. Grargh!
I think it would be fascinating to hear about a man who is Jewish growing up and living in Mumbai.
Especially since the Jews of India still retain a link to the original population of Israel.
another informative article
Hugh, if you think LA is the sticks you should try this town out. Grew up in the tri-state area and lived there for many, many years. It is so refreshing to find different things, events, concerts and activities to go to...even if they are too far to travel. Here, one can turn to dust and not know it happened.
David, your article is wonderful and you always find unique ways to inform everyone of the great happenings in the area. Thanks!
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