2008
March 2008
Sunday 2 March 2008
Sun 2 Mar. Gershman Sunday, March 2nd 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Link to Webform Text The Joseph P. Sobo Sunday Brunch Series Linker’s book, The Theocons, is a history of the influential people who have spearheaded the movement to erode the wall separating church and state. Linker discusses the threats posed to the Jewish community and American secular culture by the desire for a more religious government. Tickets: $15 advance/$20 door, includes brunch. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thursday 13 March 2008
Thu 13 Mar. Gershman Thursday, March 13th 7:00 PM - April 16th Link to Webform Text A new signature book and author program: Get Lit The Gershman. Peek in on an intimate conversation between a visiting author and one of our hosts – Gerald Kolpan of Fox 29 and Carlin Romano of the Philadelphia Inquirer – then join us for a reception. Our first two authors are: Thursday, March 13, 7:00 pm: Lisa Lutz, bestselling author of The Spellman Files and Curse of the Spellmans. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 15 March 2008
Sat 15 Mar. Bowerbird at The Gershman - Against All Odds Gershman Thursday, February 28th 8:00 PM - May 3rd Link to Webform Text An ongoing concert series co-sponsored by Bowerbird, a local organization that presents artists working in composed, electronic and electroacoustic music, free improvisation, and other creative, genre-defying forms. Join us for some of the most innovative musicians you’ll hear perform in Philadelphia. Each concert: $10, tickets only available at the door. Saturday, March 15, 8:00 pm. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 19 March 2008
Wed 19 Mar. Penn Lectures in Judaic Studies Series at The Gershman Y Gershman Wednesday, March 19th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM From Exile to Diaspora: Reflections on the Book of Esther with Hindy Najman As part of the University of Pennsylvania's 2008 Penn Lectures in Judaic Studies series, Judaic scholar Hindy Najman of the University of Toronto discusses the Book of Esther and the origins of Purim, shedding light on the holiday through its source text. Free - Please register in advance at 215-446-3021. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Thursday 20 March 2008
Thu 20 Mar. Gershman Thursday, March 20th 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Link to Webform Text Peter Cole discusses his newest anthology, The Dream of the Poem: Hebrew Poetry from Muslim and Christian Spain, 950-1492, and talks about how his projects enhance the understanding of the relationships between Jews, Muslims, and Christians across the ages. Tickets: $15. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 23 March 2008
Sun 23 Mar. In The Borowsky Gallery - Clouds Gershman Thursday, January 24th 12:00 PM - March 23rd Link to Webform Text Artists look at the sky, and offer clouds in the form of paintings, photographs, video and three-dimensional work. Including work by Nancy Hellebrand, Harry Kalish, Yukie Kobayashi, John Phillips and others. Opening reception: Thursday, January 24, 5:30-7:30 pm Email address to receive invoice copies. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]