• Jewish Journalism in Dark Times

    202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor

    Join us for a roundtable discussion exploring the transformation of Jewish journalism during the interwar years (1918–1939) and World War II, an era of profound upheaval. Panelists will analyze how Jewish newspapers and journals became vital platforms for political, literary, and cultural engagement. The discussion will highlight dramatic shifts in journalistic practices, including evolving editorial […]

  • Hasidic Women in the Media

    202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor

    In a compelling lecture performance, author Jessica Roda presents themes from her groundbreaking book _For Women and Girls Only_ , joined by actress, writer, and producer Malky Goldman—the book’s remarkable protagonist. The event offers a nuanced exploration of the representation of Hasidic female identity in media, on screen, and on stage. Goldman, who was raised […]

  • How Ford Transformed Religion in America

    202 S Thayer St 202 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor

    What does a motor company and its founder have to do with religion in America? A lot, it turns out. Henry Ford did not just mass produce cars. As a member of the Episcopal Church, reader of New Thought texts, believer in the “gospel of reincarnation,” mass marketer of antisemitic material, and employer who institutionalized […]

  • 36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture

    Michigan Union 530 S State St, Ann Arbor

    The 36th Annual David W. Belin Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ayala Fader on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Food will be served at the pre-lecture reception, and Fader will sign books after the lecture. This free, public lecture will take place in the Pendleton Room of the Michigan Union on Thursday, March 26, 2026. […]