The lecture/discussion series will begin on September 16 with a presentation by Holocaust survivor Leonid Saharovici  on the campus of University School of Jackson and will end on November 11 with a lecture by Pulitzer Prize- winning journalist Samantha Power (http://www.hks.harvard.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/samantha-power or www.apbspeakers.com ) in the Lambuth chapel. Other confirmed programs, with dates, times and venues, include:

September 23 - 7:00 - Congregation B'Nai Israel - Panel discussion with Drs.

Steven Patterson (history), Paul Mego( international aspects), Rebecca Cook

(science), Manning Garret (philosophy), and Ara Oshagan on Armenia  

September 24 – 6:30 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church - Dr. David Dietrich

(psychology)             

October 2 – Noon - Public library -  Dr. Gene Davenport (literature)

October 8 – 6:30 - Aldersgate UMC -  Carrie Prewitt (music)

October 12 – 4:00 - Mother Liberty CME Church - LOST BOYS OF SUDAN film

(http://www.lostboysfilm.com/), followed by discussion

October 21 - 6:30 - Public library - Discussion of THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK

October 28 – 7:00 - City Hall - Steve Xanthopoulos (Armenia)

 

Also in the fall of 2008...

    "Bagels and Barbecue: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee" will be at the

Discovery Museum (downtown Jackson) beginning Oct. 2. The Center for Jewish

Studies will host an opening reception for the exhibit on Monday, Oct. 6, at

5:00.

    The 3 Cantors of Memphis will entertain our community on Sunday, November

16, at 3:00, with a program of music by Jewish composers. You won't want to

miss this musical treat, which will take place at the Hamilton Performing Arts

Center on Lambuth's campus. This performance is sponsored by the Jackson Arts Council.