Upcoming Lectures at the JCCMW

Calling all lifelong learners! JCCMW is the place for thought-provoking lectures spanning history, politics, wellness, Jewish culture, sports, popular culture, and beyond. We offer light refreshments at all lectures, and a full lunch at Lunch & Learns. Join us to connect with fellow enthusiasts, engage with knowledgable speakers, and explore diverse topics that ignite curiosity and inspire conversation.

Lunch & Learn: The Ladies of Television
Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
Join us to celebrate the trailblazing women of television history and enjoy a delicious lunch of vegetarian lasagna, reminiscent of TV dinners!
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Capturing the SPARK of Robin Williams: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00–8:30 PM
Admission: $18; free for Members
You are invited to a viewing of the documentary film SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia in the Bendheim Performing Arts Center, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with Dr. Jason Cohen and a representativethe Alzheimer’s Association.
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50 Shades of Torah: Judaism, Sex, and Power
Tuesday, May 14, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
In this lecture, Rabbi Dahlia Bernstein will explore attitudes toward sexuality in Judaism and how sex has impacted the course of Jewish history.
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Henry Kissinger: The Early Years
Tuesday, May 21, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
Henry Kissinger lived for a century and left an indelible mark on American foreign policy and history. Join speaker Aytan Adler to learn more about the pivotal events that shaped his career.
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Lunch & Learn: Foods That Boost Your Mood
Tuesday, June 4, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
Whether you’re feeling a bit down or just need a pick-me-up, your grocery choices can make all the difference. Join us to learn more about foods that will boost your mood and lift your spirits. A delicious kosher vegetarian lunch will be served.
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Shavuot: The Colors at Sinai
Tuesday, June 11, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
On Shavuot we honor the receiving of the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai. Jacob Nurick will lead a thought-provoking discussion about the Israelites’ experience when the storm gathered above the mountain and the lessons they learned.
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Title IX: 52 Years Later
Tuesday, June 25, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Admission: $10; free for Members
Commemorate the legacy of Title IX—the groundbreaking legislation of 1972 that reshaped women’s access to education—and discuss its enduring impact!
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