JEWISH STUDIES COLLOQUIUM
Sponsored by The Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry and The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
This colloquium provides a critical forum for graduate students and faculty to present and discuss works-in-progress, thereby fostering an interdisciplinary intellectual community in all areas of Jewish studies. In each session participants will discuss a paper presented by faculty or graduate students from Brandeis and other institutions. The presenter will begin with a brief overview (5-10 minutes) of the work, and the rest of the session will be open to questions and answers.
Papers, not to exceed 30 pages, will be available two weeks in advance on-line at http://www.brandeis.edu/tauberinstitute (or at the Tauber Institute, Lown 306).
SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS FOR FALL 2008 AND SPRING 2009
All meetings are held in Lown 315, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
September 18, 2008
ChaeRan Freeze, Brandeis University
"Everyday Jewish Life in Imperial Russia, 1825-1914"
October 30, 2008
Asher D. Biemann, University of Virginia
Topic TBA
November 20, 2008
Rachel L. Fish, Brandeis University
Topic TBA
February 12, 2009
Berel Lang, Wesleyan University
Topic TBA
March 26, 2009
Gavriel Rosenfeld, Fairfield University
Topic TBA
For information and to submit a proposal, contact:
Miriam Hoffman: tauber@brandeis.edu (781) 736-2125
or
Sylvia Fuks Fried: fuksfried@brandeis.edu (781) 736-2127
Sponsored by The Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry and The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
This colloquium provides a critical forum for graduate students and faculty to present and discuss works-in-progress, thereby fostering an interdisciplinary intellectual community in all areas of Jewish studies. In each session participants will discuss a paper presented by faculty or graduate students from Brandeis and other institutions. The presenter will begin with a brief overview (5-10 minutes) of the work, and the rest of the session will be open to questions and answers.
Papers, not to exceed 30 pages, will be available two weeks in advance on-line at http://www.brandeis.edu/tauberinstitute (or at the Tauber Institute, Lown 306).
SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS FOR FALL 2008 AND SPRING 2009
All meetings are held in Lown 315, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
September 18, 2008
ChaeRan Freeze, Brandeis University
"Everyday Jewish Life in Imperial Russia, 1825-1914"
October 30, 2008
Asher D. Biemann, University of Virginia
Topic TBA
November 20, 2008
Rachel L. Fish, Brandeis University
Topic TBA
February 12, 2009
Berel Lang, Wesleyan University
Topic TBA
March 26, 2009
Gavriel Rosenfeld, Fairfield University
Topic TBA
For information and to submit a proposal, contact:
Miriam Hoffman: tauber@brandeis.edu (781) 736-2125
or
Sylvia Fuks Fried: fuksfried@brandeis.edu (781) 736-2127
GREECE IN BOSTON
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 am
Annual Open House festivities at the
St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center
in Contoocook, NH
Annual pilgrimage to a beautiful Center which hosts over 800 children
who enjoy a fulfilling camp experience.
A highlight of this year's Open House Festivities: the official opening of a new cabin
for children with special needs, donated by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
For more information please call 617-277-4742
Sunday, September 14, 6 pm
"The Journey: The Greek American Dream"
Documentary by Maria Iliou (2007, 86 min.)
A fascinating history of Greek immigrants to the United States.
With commentary by historian Alexander Kitroeff and several scholars and guests,
Ms. Iliou explores and documents a very special story from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Director present. Presented under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and
the Metropolis of Boston, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, His Excellency Ambassador of Greece
Alexandros P. Mallias and the Honorable Constantinos Orphanides, Consul General of Greece in Boston.
Remis Auditorum
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
For more information please call 617-369-3907
Monday, September 15
The first cycle of Greek language classes begins at the
Greek Institute, Cambridge, MA
For more information and to register, please call 617-547-4770.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
"Culinary Delight" cake decorating demonstration and social event.
St. Athanasius the Great Church
4 Appleton St.
Arlington, Massachusetts
Thursday, September 25, 5 pm
"Challenges and Dreams: Presenting Greek and Roman Art in the Boston"
Museum of Fine Arts." Lecture by Dr. Christine Kondoleon.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7 - 9 pm
Defenders of Democracy. The American Response to Greece's Role in World War II.
Exhibition Opening & Reception. The exhibition features a collection of photographs, memorabilia,
ephemera, newspapers, magazines and other items, primarily from the private collection of Gregory C. Pappas,
including the largest known private collection of authentic Greek War Relief Association propaganda posters
that were printed in the 1940s to rally support from the public. Hosted by NE Chapter of AHI, the Costas &
Mary Maliotis Foundation, and the Maliotis Cultural Center.
50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
Tel. 617-522-2800, www.maliotis.org
Ongoing exhibit
"Ancient Cyprus: The Cesnola Collection at the Semitic Museum"
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Greek Dancing for Adults
Basics, regional and traditional dances.
First Monday of each month at Hellenic Cultural Center
Watertown, MA
Tuesday, September 19
Tennis Day for Hellenic College and Holy Cross School
of Theology, at Longwood Cricket Club
Brookline, MA
Saturday, September 13, 8:30 am
Annual Open House festivities at the
St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center
in Contoocook, NH
Annual pilgrimage to a beautiful Center which hosts over 800 children
who enjoy a fulfilling camp experience.
A highlight of this year's Open House Festivities: the official opening of a new cabin
for children with special needs, donated by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
For more information please call 617-277-4742
Sunday, September 14, 6 pm
"The Journey: The Greek American Dream"
Documentary by Maria Iliou (2007, 86 min.)
A fascinating history of Greek immigrants to the United States.
With commentary by historian Alexander Kitroeff and several scholars and guests,
Ms. Iliou explores and documents a very special story from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Director present. Presented under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and
the Metropolis of Boston, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston, His Excellency Ambassador of Greece
Alexandros P. Mallias and the Honorable Constantinos Orphanides, Consul General of Greece in Boston.
Remis Auditorum
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
For more information please call 617-369-3907
Monday, September 15
The first cycle of Greek language classes begins at the
Greek Institute, Cambridge, MA
For more information and to register, please call 617-547-4770.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 7:30 - 10:30 pm
"Culinary Delight" cake decorating demonstration and social event.
St. Athanasius the Great Church
4 Appleton St.
Arlington, Massachusetts
Thursday, September 25, 5 pm
"Challenges and Dreams: Presenting Greek and Roman Art in the Boston"
Museum of Fine Arts." Lecture by Dr. Christine Kondoleon.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7 - 9 pm
Defenders of Democracy. The American Response to Greece's Role in World War II.
Exhibition Opening & Reception. The exhibition features a collection of photographs, memorabilia,
ephemera, newspapers, magazines and other items, primarily from the private collection of Gregory C. Pappas,
including the largest known private collection of authentic Greek War Relief Association propaganda posters
that were printed in the 1940s to rally support from the public. Hosted by NE Chapter of AHI, the Costas &
Mary Maliotis Foundation, and the Maliotis Cultural Center.
50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445
Tel. 617-522-2800, www.maliotis.org
Ongoing exhibit
"Ancient Cyprus: The Cesnola Collection at the Semitic Museum"
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Greek Dancing for Adults
Basics, regional and traditional dances.
First Monday of each month at Hellenic Cultural Center
Watertown, MA
Tuesday, September 19
Tennis Day for Hellenic College and Holy Cross School
of Theology, at Longwood Cricket Club
Brookline, MA
GREEK FESTIVALS
(Food, live entertainment, raffles)
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St., Somerville, MA
Tel. 617-625-2222. www.dormitionchurch.org).
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Braintree, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
Annunciation Cathedral
The Cathedral Center,
162 Goddard Ave., Brookline. 617-731-6633.
www.annunciationcathedral.net).
Saturday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7
Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Webster, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 12 ¨C 14
St. George Cathedral
Springfield MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 12 ¨C 14
St. George Cathedral
Manchester, NH
Saturday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 13 ¨C 14
Transfiguration Church
Lowell, MA
Thursday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 18 ¨C 21
Annunciation Church
Brockton, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 19 - 21
St. John The Baptist Church
15 Union Park St.
Boston, MA
http://mail.google.com/mail/#inbox/11bbca5077c7e9c0
(Food, live entertainment, raffles)
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central St., Somerville, MA
Tel. 617-625-2222. www.dormitionchurch.org).
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Braintree, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 5, 6 and 7
Annunciation Cathedral
The Cathedral Center,
162 Goddard Ave., Brookline. 617-731-6633.
www.annunciationcathedral.net).
Saturday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7
Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Webster, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 12 ¨C 14
St. George Cathedral
Springfield MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 12 ¨C 14
St. George Cathedral
Manchester, NH
Saturday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 13 ¨C 14
Transfiguration Church
Lowell, MA
Thursday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 18 ¨C 21
Annunciation Church
Brockton, MA
Friday ¨C Sunday, Sept. 19 - 21
St. John The Baptist Church
15 Union Park St.
Boston, MA
http://mail.google.com/mail/#inbox/11bbca5077c7e9c0
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Monday, Sept. 8
Benefit for the Metropolis of Boston Camp.
Andover Country Club
Andover, MA
Thursday, Sept. 18
Benefit by St. Athanasius the Great Church of Arlington, MA
Shaker Hills Golf Club
Harvard, MA
Monday, Sept. 29
Golf Classic.
Benefit by Annunciation Church of Woburn
and Transfiguration Church of Lowell.
Andover Country Club,
Andover, MA
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Golf Outing by the Annunciation Church
Old Newbury Golf Club with dinner to follow at
Nicholson Hall
Newburyport, MA
Monday, Sept. 8
Benefit for the Metropolis of Boston Camp.
Andover Country Club
Andover, MA
Thursday, Sept. 18
Benefit by St. Athanasius the Great Church of Arlington, MA
Shaker Hills Golf Club
Harvard, MA
Monday, Sept. 29
Golf Classic.
Benefit by Annunciation Church of Woburn
and Transfiguration Church of Lowell.
Andover Country Club,
Andover, MA
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Golf Outing by the Annunciation Church
Old Newbury Golf Club with dinner to follow at
Nicholson Hall
Newburyport, MA
Friday, September 26, 2008
4th Jacek Kuron Debate: Solidarity and Isolation
Alfred Gusenbauer
Chancellor of Austria and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria
Richard Sennett
Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Professsor of the Humanities at New York University
Chair: Ira I. Katznelson
This debate is taking place as part of the 4th Conference on Solidarity: Solidarity and Isolation. It focuses on the following questions: If social isolation is the converse of solidarity, what can we learn about the latter by exploring the former? How does the magnitude, and how do various patterns of social isolation affect a civic order that is premised on threshold levels of generalized solidarity based on trust, pluralism and toleration?
Free and open to the public | Reception to follow
6:00 PM
School of Management
Boston University
595 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th Floor
More Information: 617-358-2778 or ihs@bu.edu
4th Jacek Kuron Debate: Solidarity and Isolation
Alfred Gusenbauer
Chancellor of Austria and leader of the Social Democratic Party of Austria
Richard Sennett
Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Professsor of the Humanities at New York University
Chair: Ira I. Katznelson
This debate is taking place as part of the 4th Conference on Solidarity: Solidarity and Isolation. It focuses on the following questions: If social isolation is the converse of solidarity, what can we learn about the latter by exploring the former? How does the magnitude, and how do various patterns of social isolation affect a civic order that is premised on threshold levels of generalized solidarity based on trust, pluralism and toleration?
Free and open to the public | Reception to follow
6:00 PM
School of Management
Boston University
595 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th Floor
More Information: 617-358-2778 or ihs@bu.edu
Friday, September 26, 2008
Presenting a concert of the Czech Band "Plastic People of The Universe" with an opening band from Hungary "Little Cow"
Somerville City Club, 20 Innerbelt Rd, Somerville, MA
Doors open at 7 PM
Advance ticket sale: $20 general admission . At the door: $25.
Please mail a check to: Czech and Slovak Assoc, Inc. P.O Box 9, East Boston, MA 02128.
Include your E-mail and current mailing address please. You will receive a confirmation by email.
More info at www.czskboston.com
The Plastic People of the Universe (PPU) is a rock band from Prague, Czech Republic. It was the foremost representative of Prague's underground culture (1968-1989). This avant-garde group went against the grain of the Communist regime and due to its non-conformism often suffered serious problems such as arrests.
A reunification in January 1997 was right out of a script that even Hollywood would have rejected as too unbelievable, with Havel inviting the band to play at a party commemorating the 20th anniversary of Charter 77 in the Spanish Hall of the Prague Castle.
Little Cow (Kistehén Tánczenekar) is one of the most popular contemporary bands in
Hungary !!! They will open for the Plastic People of the Universe and bring out the European taste of music.
"Hungary's hottest export since goulash!" - Funkhaus Europa. "Gypsy Gulash with Puszta charm!" - Vanity Fair.
Presenting a concert of the Czech Band "Plastic People of The Universe" with an opening band from Hungary "Little Cow"Somerville City Club, 20 Innerbelt Rd, Somerville, MA
Doors open at 7 PM
Advance ticket sale: $20 general admission . At the door: $25.
Please mail a check to: Czech and Slovak Assoc, Inc. P.O Box 9, East Boston, MA 02128.
Include your E-mail and current mailing address please. You will receive a confirmation by email.
More info at www.czskboston.com
October 1, 2008
MISTI Germany and the MIT Security Studies Program Wednesday Seminar Series present
Re-calibrating European Security
Karl Kaiser Director, Program on Transatlantic Relations Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Adjunct Professor of Public Policy, JFK School of Government Harvard University
E38-6th floor conference room
292 Main Street, MIT
12:00pm ? 1:30pm
Sponsored by MISTI Germany and Security Studies Program
Light refreshments provided
For information: sberka@mit.edu (617) 253-6982
MISTI Germany and the MIT Security Studies Program Wednesday Seminar Series present
Re-calibrating European Security
Karl Kaiser Director, Program on Transatlantic Relations Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Adjunct Professor of Public Policy, JFK School of Government Harvard University
E38-6th floor conference room
292 Main Street, MIT
12:00pm ? 1:30pm
Sponsored by MISTI Germany and Security Studies Program
Light refreshments provided
For information: sberka@mit.edu (617) 253-6982
October 2, 2008, 7 pm
"From House to Church" Charting the Course of Artistic Transformations in Late
Roman and Early Byzantine Art" by Dr. Christine Kondoleon
Hellenic College
Brookline, MA
"From House to Church" Charting the Course of Artistic Transformations in Late
Roman and Early Byzantine Art" by Dr. Christine Kondoleon
Hellenic College
Brookline, MA
Thursday, October 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Annual Reception of the Hellenic Business Network (HBN)
at the Consulate General of Greece in Boston,
86 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108
HBN Welcomes Hellene Students in an annual event, aiming to help students of Hellenic origin make
the most of student life within the greater Boston area colleges and universities. In addition, HBN hopes
to provide new and returning students with the opportunity to feel part of the extended Hellenic
community of Boston. (Please note that HBN will welcome Hellene Students of the greater New York
area at a reception at the Consulate General of Greece in N.Y., on October 11, 3-5 pm).
The reception is open to all students, faculty and HBN members. RSVP is required.
Tel: (888) 251-5568, http://www.hbngroup.org.
Annual Reception of the Hellenic Business Network (HBN)
at the Consulate General of Greece in Boston,
86 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02108
HBN Welcomes Hellene Students in an annual event, aiming to help students of Hellenic origin make
the most of student life within the greater Boston area colleges and universities. In addition, HBN hopes
to provide new and returning students with the opportunity to feel part of the extended Hellenic
community of Boston. (Please note that HBN will welcome Hellene Students of the greater New York
area at a reception at the Consulate General of Greece in N.Y., on October 11, 3-5 pm).
The reception is open to all students, faculty and HBN members. RSVP is required.
Tel: (888) 251-5568, http://www.hbngroup.org.
Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, 2008
"The Centennial of the Macedonian Struggle (1908-2008)"
The 11th Biennial Greek Studies Conference, organized by the Hellenic College and Holy Cross
Greek Orthodox School of Theology, with the participation of the Ambassador of Greece to the United States
Alexandros Mallias. Keynote speaker, Professor Van Coufoudakis, former Dean of the University of Purdue
and Rector of the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Maliotis Cultural Center
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA
For information please call 617-731-3500
"The Centennial of the Macedonian Struggle (1908-2008)"
The 11th Biennial Greek Studies Conference, organized by the Hellenic College and Holy Cross
Greek Orthodox School of Theology, with the participation of the Ambassador of Greece to the United States
Alexandros Mallias. Keynote speaker, Professor Van Coufoudakis, former Dean of the University of Purdue
and Rector of the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Maliotis Cultural Center
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA
For information please call 617-731-3500
Saturday, October 18, 8 pm
"The Bacchae," an all female production of Euripides' final play, directed by Leonidas Loizides at The Maliotis Cultural Center, Brookline, MA (details to be announced).
"The Bacchae," an all female production of Euripides' final play, directed by Leonidas Loizides at The Maliotis Cultural Center, Brookline, MA (details to be announced).
Monday, October 20, 6:30 PM
Georgia on My Mind: Can the European Union Cope?
Jolyon Howorth
Jean Monnet Professor of European Politics at the University of Bath (UK) and Visiting Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Yale University.
Jacques Rupnik
Directeur de recherche at the Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Internationales (CERI), Paris, and Visiting Professor at the Collčge d'Europe, Brügge.
Photonics Center Colloquium Room
Boston University
8 St. Mary's Street, 9th Floor
Free and open to the public | Reception to follow
More Information: 617-358-2778 or ihs@bu.edu
Georgia on My Mind: Can the European Union Cope?
Jolyon Howorth
Jean Monnet Professor of European Politics at the University of Bath (UK) and Visiting Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Yale University.
Jacques Rupnik
Directeur de recherche at the Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Internationales (CERI), Paris, and Visiting Professor at the Collčge d'Europe, Brügge.
Photonics Center Colloquium Room
Boston University
8 St. Mary's Street, 9th Floor
Free and open to the public | Reception to follow
More Information: 617-358-2778 or ihs@bu.edu
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 8 pm
MARIO FRANGOULIS IN CONCERT at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in downtown Boston, presented by
The Greek Institute. Performing an international repertoire, Mr. Frangoulis will be accompanied by pianist
Theodoris Economou, and a chamber orchestra of leading Boston musicians, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes.
Guest artist will be lyric soprano, Kristen Watson. You may order tickets on line at www.telecharge.com,
by phone at 800.233.3123 or fax at 617.824.3209 at the box office, Monday-Saturday 10AM -4PM.
MARIO FRANGOULIS IN CONCERT at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in downtown Boston, presented by
The Greek Institute. Performing an international repertoire, Mr. Frangoulis will be accompanied by pianist
Theodoris Economou, and a chamber orchestra of leading Boston musicians, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes.
Guest artist will be lyric soprano, Kristen Watson. You may order tickets on line at www.telecharge.com,
by phone at 800.233.3123 or fax at 617.824.3209 at the box office, Monday-Saturday 10AM -4PM.