All lectures in this year’s Bennett Center for Judaic Studies at Fairfield University are virtual and free of charge. Registration required at fairfield.edu/bennettprograms. For information: bennettcenter@fairfield.edu or (203) 254-4000 x2066.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.

“Speaking in a Political Voice: Jews and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage,” with guest speaker Judith Rosenbaum, PhD., historian and CEO of Jewish Women’s Archive.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m.

“Loving the Jews: Philosemitism and Judaizing in Contemporary Christianity,” with guest speaker Rabbi David Sandmel, PhD, director of interfaith affairs, Anti-Defamation League. Co-sponsored by Center for Catholic Studies.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.

“Cantor Azi Schwartz in Concert: From Bimah to Broadway.”
Azi Schwartz is senior cantor, Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, a performer and recording artist.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.

“Goring’s Man in Paris: The Stry of a Nazi Art Plunderer and His World,” with guest speaker Jonathan Petropoulos, PhD, Jonn V. Croul professor of European History, Claremont-McKenna College. Ticket required. Open VISIONSs/espresso, in affiliation with the Bennett Center and the Judaic Studies Program.