Battling gender bias and antisemitism, these fascinating females made their mark in areas as diverse as science and the arts, including business, espionage, politics and so much more. Through incredible courage and endless determination these women lacking notoriety...
Cat got your tongue? Whole 9 yards. A wolf in sheep’s clothing, throw the baby out with the bath water. You’ve heard these expressions. You probably even use them. But where do they come from and what do they really mean? You will be shocked and surprised to learn the...
The most successful pirate in history was a Chinese Woman. Andrew Jackson’s parrot was kicked out of his funeral for swearing. People used to send their children through the U.S. Mail. The bikini bathing suit is named after the Bikini Atoll where the atomic bomb was...
Spit three times, wear a magical amulet, keep demons far away, and change your luck. The common sense wisdom of “Bubbe Meisas,” folk remedies and healing incantations will be revealed for you. Be amazed as ancient Kabbalistic magic comes alive for our time.
From chocolate to coffee, bananas to bagels and beer to foie gras, the Jewish contribution to the culinary arts is staggering. This lecture tells the story of the Jews’ impact on food through the ages. What’s Jewish about the food we eat? Enjoy a nutritious nosh for...
The lecture tells the larger-than-life accounts of the colorful characters whose dastardly deeds definitely did not make their mothers proud. Some you have heard of, and others you will never forget. Why did they cross the line? How did they reconcile their sins with...
Some are barely Jews, others reject their faith, a few deny their Jewish lineage completely, and many surprisingly are practicing Jews who have achieved notoriety and acclaim and yet their membership in the People of Israel remains hidden. This lecture is an enjoyable...
Featuring athletes from Table Tennis to Tennis, Chess to Track, Football, Wrestling, Hockey, Boxing, Basketball and much more. Includes discussion of: The All-Star catcher who was a spy. The Gymnast whose Olympic skills made it through Holocaust. And the professional...
Including: The 5-foot 3-inch basketball hall of famer who changed the sport. The 10-time female Olympic medalist who survived the Holocaust and communism to become the founder of gymnastics in Israel. The All star catcher who was both a scholar and spy, and a bull...
This lecture focuses on the Jews who pioneered department and discount stores, including Macys, Sears, Marshalls and more. Learn they’re larger than life back stories and the keys to their success.
Including: The not so nice Jewish girl who ran the most successful house of prostitution in New York City. The Jewish mother who headed a feared criminal empire in America, and the glamorous Jewish lady who was a real life Robin Hood and jewel thief!
This lecture focuses on the Jewish women who created the fitness, fashion and health movements with their visionary ideas and creativity.
Their courage, cunning and chutzpah are mostly unknown. But the true stories of these Jewish espionage agents redefine the term “women of valor.”
Includes a discussion of the condo community pioneers, the architects who invented the Miami Beach look, the creators of the modern cruising, and visionaries of art and cuisine.
The little known Jewish backstory of the great composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein (“West Side Story”). His passion for Israel and Jewish prayers were the heart and soul of his music.
From European refugee to the Jewish ghetto of Shanghai and the state of Israel, Max’s Jewish art and history tell a truly incredible story.
This lecture covers celebrities we all know, but some may not know how friendly they are to the Jewish people, featuring: Dick Van Dyke, J.K. Rowling, Cher, Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Will Smith, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Madonna and many more. Discover the...
Explore the life lessons of Canadian Jewish Giants. Meet the military hero who courageously fought the Nazis only to risk his life again to help create the State of Israel. The billionaire businessman whose philanthropy and morality made him a true titan. The talented...
We will screen clips of their Jewish routines and reveal the touching backstories of Comedy legends: Joan Rivers, Jackie Mason, Billy Crystal, Robert Klein, Modi and more. Discover how they transformed anti-Semitism, poverty and personal pain into Jewish joy!
The quintessential American Holiday of Thanksgiving is actually based on the Hebrew Bible. The pilgrims transformed the Israelite Exodus experience into their own narrative. Even the turkey has Biblical origins, and of course the Mayflower is the symbol for the Jewish...
The President’s wife who saved hundreds of Jews from certain death. The First Lady who found the love of her life with a married Orthodox Jew. The President’s spouse who relied upon a Jewish woman to make the most important decisions, and the ones who went...
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