July 11–16   Program #18964

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The Life and Work of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Through video, recordings, and live performance, trace the life and career of this musical theater giant. Relive such popular shows as Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Superstar, Evita, and Cats.

Linda Bachand, teacher, musician, instructor, performer

U.S. Presidents and the Jewish Community –
Stories & Happenings

From Grant's directive to prevent anti-semitism in the Civil War, to a president attending a seder, chief executives and the Jewish community in the U.S. have interacted. This program focuses on a sometimes friendly, sometimes stormy association.

Myrna Goldberger, college instructor and lecturer

Great Jewish Women Who Made a Difference

American life and the world have been enhanced by the creativity/contributions of Jewish women. This program identifies and describes their lives and significant achievements in business, medicine, social services, education, entertainment, etc.

Leah Polin, lecturer, educator

July 18–23  Program #18965

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The Genius of Henry Mancini

Explore fascinating aspects of Mancini’s great musical masterworks including Moon River, The Pink Panther, Peter Gunn and more. Whether an avid concertgoer or fan of easy listening, expect new, exciting horizons in musical pleasure and knowledge.

Jim Kendros, composer, music researcher and lecturer

History You Didn’t Learn in School

There are fascinating stories in America’s past whose impact helped shape our history. What are the real stories behind the Star Spangled Banner, a Jewish governor in Mormon Utah, FDR, Recha Freier and more. You don’t want to miss this information.

Myrna Goldberger, college instructor and lecturer

The 2010 Mid-Term Elections:  Referendum on
the President or the Democratic Majority in Congress?

Historically the majority party loses seats in Congressional mid-term elections. Will the trend continue? This program reviews election patterns since World War II, evaluates recent polls and delves into contested races for an educated prediction.

Julie Strauss, lecturer, American Politics

Aug 29–Sept 3   Program #18966

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Puccini! The World’s Most Popular Opera Composer

This program examines Puccini’s fascinating and controversial life. DVD excerpts from the newest and most exciting productions around the world will be presented including his beloved La Boheme, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, Turandot and other works.

Robert Yaffe, lecturer and opera expert

A Travel in Time: Shtetls, Kalls, Americas

  Jews came to the Americas looking for a new home. Explore the different and unique Jewish communities they developed in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Cuba and the U.S., how their Jewish values were maintained and what they achieved worldwide.

Miriam Levinson, travel professional of JCC Travel

Simply Irresistible: Food and Film

Culinary joys rank among the most universally satisfying human experiences. As a powerful visual medium, cinema allows audiences to enjoy the world of food and cooking in a vicarious – and guilt-free – fashion. The recent popularity of the film Julie and Julia reminds us how cuisine and cinematic storytelling can mix to provide a thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating experience. Several of the most savory feature films on food-related themes will be reviewed and screened, including Big Night and Julie and Julia.

Zbigniew Banas, Chicago movie critic and radio news commentator

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Double Occupancy: $699
Single Occupancy: $874
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