Live From NY's 92nd street y
“Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” are live broadcasts from the 92Y in New York City that we receive live via satellite in the JCC theater. Renowned speakers join the stage for this interactive series.
Following the broadcasts there is a light dessert reception. These events are FREE for all JCC Members and Campaign Donors. All other guests are $5 per person.
NEW! 2013 Spring Schedule
Check out the new spring line-up of Live From 92Y Broadcasts that are coming to your JCC. Very special thanks to the Ruth and Frisch & Oscar S. Belzer Endowment Fund and the Ann Woskoff Schulman Memorial Fund for their continued financial support towards the 92 Y Street Live Broadcasts.
Tuesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.
ADL 100th Anniversary Event*
In honor of the ADL’s Centennial Year, a panel of distinguished guests takes a behind-the scenes look at some of the battles the Anti-Defamation League has fought and won over the years, and asks, even in a more tolerant America, “Why does anti-Semitism still exist?” * Please note that this is an ADL event. For more information, please contact Alan Potash at apotash@adl.org.
Sunday, April 14, 7:15 p.m.
The Future of God: The Merging of Science & Religion
Andrew Zolli and David Eagleman, Reza Aslan, moderator
Must science and religion always be opposing and irreconcilable forces? Looking at recent trends in theoretical physics and the response of contemporary theologians to scientific theories, this panel discusses whether science and religion can, in fact, be seen as complementary ways of understanding our world. Dr. Reza Aslan, the founder of AslanMedia.com, is a Wallerstein professor at Drew University’s Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict. Andrew Zolli is the co-author of the new book Resilience: The Science of Why Things Bounce Back. David Eagleman is a neuroscientist and writer at Baylor College of Medicine, where he directs the Laboratory for Perception and Action and the Initiative on Neuroscience and Law and a New
York Times bestselling author published in 27 languages.
Thursday, May 16, 7:00 p.m.
OneVoice with Jason Alexander, Daniel Lubetzky, Ambassador Dennis Ross, Daisy Kahn, and Rabbi Jennifer Krause
With post-broadcast reception and awards ceremony sponsored by The Phil and Ruth Sokolof Merit Scholarship Fund.
Further details TBA.
Join board members and leaders from OneVoice, the grassroots organization dedicated to finding a peaceful, two-state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hear about their work with youth leaders to prepare their communities for the compromises needed to achieve peace. Could a youth-led mobilization succeed where the leaders have failed? Daniel Lubetzky is the CEO and founder of KIND Healthy Snacks and the KIND Movement; the founder of PeaceWorks Inc. and the OneVoice Movement; and co-founder of Maiyet. Jason Alexander is an American actor, director, producer, writer, singer and comedian. He is best known for his role as George Costanza on “Seinfeld.” Jason Alexander and Daniel Lubetzky will also be joined by
Ambassador Dennis Ross, Daisy Kahn, and Rabbi Jennifer Krause.