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SUMMARY:When Hebrew Met the Machine
DESCRIPTION:What happens when an ancient language meets modern technology? This lecture\nwill discuss the role played by media technologies—such as the phonograph\,\ntypewriters\, the telegraph\, and computers—in the revitalization and\nmodernization of Hebrew since the end of the nineteenth century. After lying\ndormant for two millennia as a mainly written language\, Hebrew awoke from its\nliterary slumber and became a living modern vernacular. The revitalization of\nHebrew is unique and unprecedented in world history\, and it has been studied\nin various fields; but the role of modern media technologies in mediating this\nrevival has not yet been considered. This lecture will delve into questions\nsuch as: what was the role of sound recording technologies in shaping the\nreemerging modern Hebrew speech? And how did the Hebraized typewrite pushed\nfor the modernization of writing in Hebrew?. It will show how these media\,\nwhose emergence ran in historical parallel to the revitalization of Hebrew\,\nwere an active force in shaping the language as a modern communicative medium.\nHebrew was a historical media lab: written from right to left and in unique\nscript\, it posed technical as well as conceptual challenges to media which\nwere originally designed for Latin script and Western writing systems. The\nadaptation of these technologies to Hebrew required various adaptations that\nshaped lingual mechanisms\, which had social and political ramifications on the\nemerging Hebrew culture. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13596
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/when-hebrew-met-the-machine/
LOCATION:South Thayer Building 202 S Thayer St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,College Students,Educational,History,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Science & Technology,Special Guest,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:A2 Vision: An Ann Arbor Talent Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a brand new music program at the Ann Arbor JCC: **A2Vision**!\nThis is a fun talent show\, featuring singers\, dancers\, musicians\, actors\, and\nmore from the Ann Arbor community. People of all ages and from all different\nparts of the Ann Arbor Jewish world will be showcasing their unique talents\nand performances\, so come on down and show your support! \nThe event will take place on **Thursday\, February 12** \, from **5:30-8:00 pm**\nat the Ann Arbor JCC. The idea for this show comes from the popular music\ncompetition\, _Eurovision_. While not a competition\, A2Vision seeks to capture\nthe same positive\, fun energy\, creativity\, and unifying power of Eurovision. \n**If you are would like to showcase your talent and are interested in\nperforming\,**(https://forms.gle/Dniubc5nKGcnKZjKA) \nQuestions? Please contact **Eva Kubacki** at evakubacki@jccannarbor.org. \n_JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or\nbackground. All are welcome._ \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14124
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/a2-vision-an-ann-arbor-talent-showcase/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Arrival / Check In,Music,Parking (free),Special Guest
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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SUMMARY:EMU CJS: Samira Mehta "Jews of Color"
DESCRIPTION:Jews of color are much in the news\, but who are they and where do they come from? This talk explores the many ways that Jews of color come to and understand their Jewish identities\, dispelling common misperceptions and answering questions about the experience of Jews of color in the United States.
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-cjs-samira-mehta-jews-of-color/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University Student Center 300\, 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti\, MI\, 48197\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Center for Jewish Studies - EMU,College Students,Educational,Finger Food,Older Adults,Politics & Current Affairs,Presentation,Special Guest,Young Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Michigan University Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewish.studies@emich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T190000
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SUMMARY:EMU Center for Jewish Studies - Professor Samira Mehta: “Jews of Color: One Term\, Many Communities”
DESCRIPTION:Jews of color are much in the news\, but who are they and where do they come\nfrom? This talk explores the many ways that Jews of color come to and\nunderstand their Jewish identities\, dispelling common misperceptions and\nanswering questions about the experience of Jews of color in the United\nStates. \nOrganized by: EMU Center for Jewish Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13026
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/emu-center-for-jewish-studies-professor-samira-mehta-jews-of-color-one-term-many-communities/
LOCATION:Eastern Michigan University 900 Oakwood St\, Ypsilanti
CATEGORIES:Adults,Antisemitism,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,English Speaking,Finger Food,General,History,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Spirituality,Vegetarian Friendly,Wheelchair Accessible
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ORGANIZER;CN="EMU Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewish.studies@emich.edu
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SUMMARY:Jewish Book Series: Lunch & Learn with Roni Malkai
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the JCC on **Thursday\, February 19** from **12-1 PM** for an\nin-person Lunch & Learn and a virtual visit from Roni Malkai\, the author of\n_We Are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel._\nEnjoy a delicious lunch while listening to Roni speak about her book over\nZoom. \nRoni Fantanesh Malkai’s newest book\, _We Are Black Jews_ \, tells the story and\nhistory of the Ethiopian Jewish community\, highlighting the unique Jewish\nidentity and culture of Beta Israel. The book explores Beta Israel’s\nimmigration to Israel from Ethiopia and their struggle for equality once in\nIsrael. The story weaves together personal narratives with historical\naccounts\, bringing in Malkai’s personal experience coming to Israel with her\nfamily as refugees on foot. \nThis event is part of the JCC’s ongoing **Book Series** \, where visiting\nJewish authors give public talks on their work to bring new ideas and\nliterature to the community. **The cost of this program is $12.50/person.** \n_JCC community events and programs are open to all regardless of faith or\nbackground. All are welcome._ \nOrganized by: JCC of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14125
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-book-series-lunch-learn-with-roni-malkai/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor 2935 Birch Hollow Dr\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arrival / Check In,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,Food Available ($),History,Israel,Older Adults,Parking (free),Special Guest,Young Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="JCC of Greater Ann Arbor":MAILTO:jcc@jccannarbor.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T170000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Journalism in Dark Times
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a roundtable discussion exploring the transformation of Jewish\njournalism during the interwar years (1918–1939) and World War II\, an era of\nprofound upheaval. Panelists will analyze how Jewish newspapers and journals\nbecame vital platforms for political\, literary\, and cultural engagement. The\ndiscussion will highlight dramatic shifts in journalistic practices\, including\nevolving editorial strategies\, reporting methods\, and technological\ninnovations in format and distribution and the transnational and transcultural\nelements that come to the fore during that time. Panelists will also examine\nthe economic pressures and opportunities that shaped the Jewish press\, and\nconsider the influence and role of Jews as journalists within the broader\nmedia landscape. \n**Gilad Halpern** \, journalist and media historian\, draws on recent doctoral\nresearch on The Palestine Post amid imperial decline and rising nationalism\,\nbridging professional and scholarly perspectives.**Naomi Brenner** explores\nentertainment fiction in the Hebrew and Yiddish press\, focusing on the\naesthetics and politics of the roman-feuilleton as a transnational literary\nform.**Matthew Handelman** investigates the cultural politics of German Jewish\nintellectuals and the primacy of culture in political discourse from the\nWeimar Republic onward. \nCentral to the conversation is the role of Jewish periodicals as spaces for\ncultural expression\, literary experimentation\, and political debate. These\npublications not only documented Jewish life\, but also actively shaped\nidentities\, fostered transnational dialogue\, and provided forums for writers\,\nartists\, and intellectuals grappling with questions of survival and belonging.\nThis roundtable offers timely insights into journalism during a time of\ncrisis\, illuminating enduring questions about Jews and media. \nOrganized by: U-M Frankel Center for Judaic Studies \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/13936
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/jewish-journalism-in-dark-times/
LOCATION:202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St\, Ann Arbor
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Culture,College Students,Educational,History,Jewish Learning,Older Adults,Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible,Young Adults
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SUMMARY:Israeli Nifgashim
DESCRIPTION:ישראלים נפגשים\nהרצאה קצרה\, שיחה וחברים\n3 gatherings for Israelis in Hebrew.\nOn February 24th Aviv Touitou Certified aromatherapist and social worker\nspeaks about Aromatherapy – The Power of Essential Oils to Support & Heal the\nBody & Mind.\nOn March 24th Ariel Levi\, DDS\, Orthodontist speaks about the Basics of\nOrthodontics.\nOn May 19th Tomer Stern\, PhD\, MSc\, Assistant Professor at the University of\nMichigan School of Dentistry speaks about Advancing Skeletal Pathology\nResearch Through Computational Biology. \nOrganized by: Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14737
URL:https://www.jewishannarbor.org/event/israeli-nifgashim/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beverages (non alcoholic),Educational,Hebrew and Yiddish,Hebrew Speaking,Israel,Parking (free),Special Guest,Wheelchair Accessible
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