Emily Franklin, The Lioness of Boston

The Lioness of Boston, by Emily Franklin, is a deeply evocative and imaginative portrayal of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself.By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style home as a museum in 1903 to […]

A Taste of Me’ah on Zoom

Join us for this one-hour program where you will learn more about Hebrew College's Me'ah program, which takes you on a fascinating journey through the narrative of the Jewish people from ancient to present times.  This program, and all Me'ah programs, are open to all learners- even if this is your first or next step […]

Peter Sheckman, Cellist (Monthly Mid-day Speaker Series)

In partnership with Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute, join Peter Sheckman, cellist in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, to learn about and listen to classical music. Coffee and bagels will be served.FREE and everyone is welcome, but you must RSVP (click "Going" below).

Free

Fayne Frey, The Skin Care Hoax

Are you being served or sold? We all want to have young and healthy skin, yet the beauty industry is so mixed in its messages that most consumers have no way to tell which skincare products are helpful and which claims are pure hype. In The Skincare Hoax, Dr. Fayne L. Frey, a New York–based, […]

Hollywood and the Jewish Experience

​Join Izzi Abrams for an informative and stimulating course that examines Hollywood’s portrayal of the American Jewish experience through films with Jewish themes and characters such as Gentleman’s Agreement...