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SUMMARY:Comics\, Comedy and Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Jewish History of Comics: A detailed history of what it means to be Jewish on a comic book panel \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening of drinks\, jokes and comics. Between giants of the comic book industry like Jack Kirby and Joe Simon\, or Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster\, there are also Jewish characters like Ben Grimm and Magneto. How does a Jewish industry create and portray Jewish characters and superheroes? Join us as we explore the history of Jewish creators and their creations and finally answer the question: Are Spider-Man and Superman Jewish? \n\n\n\nFeaturing Sasha Kaplan\, Comic Book HistorianSasha Kaplan is a comic book historian\, Jewish representation expert\, and pop culture commentator. She holds a master’s degree in US History and educates people about Jewish history\, Jewish people\, and issues of Jewish portrayal in TV\, film\, and comics at various events\, synagogues\, and comic cons. Her work has been featured on the comic book website Comic-Watch and she has appeared on several podcasts to speak as a historian and Jewish representation analyst. A post-Soviet Jew with a strong knowledge of Jewish history and a robust Jewish identity\, Sasha brings unique insights to her academic work\, that are entertaining and informative. She is currently conducting research for her book which traces the history and portrayal of Jewish superheroes in Marvel comics. \n\n\n\nJoin us on February 19 for Session 2: The Adaptation Game: How Jewish identity is portrayed in Comic Book Adaptations \n\n\n\nFee: $25 for 1 session in advance; $35 at the door; $40 for the series (2 sessions)
URL:https://thej.org/event/comics-comedy-and-cocktails/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Basic Hebrew – Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:This in-person course is designed for true beginners to the Hebrew language or those who need an extensive refresher. This class will help you learn the alphabet including vowels\, important vocabulary\, grammar\, and common phrases and sentences/questions using a variety of resources. Each student must purchase the textbook\, “Hebrew from Scratch Part 1” (available on Amazon). The book uses quotations from all eras of Hebrew writing and has a Hebrew-English Dictionary which includes all vocabulary and grammatical terminology\, and is used in all levels of classes. Whether you are planning a future trip to Israel or interested in learning the Hebrew language for your own knowledge\, this course will give you an excellent foundation. Minimum number of students is 4; Maximum number is 12.Wednesdays\, January 8-March 19 (10 classes)Ages 16+Instructor: Sigi Saadia\, Hebrew Teacher/Tutor
URL:https://thej.org/event/basic-hebrew-winter-2025/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia\, 8900 Little River Turnpike\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22031
CATEGORIES:Adult Enrichment,Arts & Culture,Israel Culture & Learning
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