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Larry Kanter Lecture Series – Wild Outside in the Night: Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context
The late Jewish American gay artist Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) changed the face of children’s literature by depicting emotionally isolated, unruly, and ethnically particular protagonists who
Moishe’s Queer and Wild Rumpus
In this episode, we speak with Golan Moskowitz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at Tulane University, about Maurice Sendak. Golan discusses Sendak,
Maurice Sendak in Queer Perspective
Golan Moskowitz read to us from his new book, Wild Visionary: Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context (2020), and conversed with leading scholars Jack Halberstam
Wild Visionary: Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context
Maurice Sendak was once described as “one of the most powerful men in the United States,” by art critic Brian O’Doherty, for having “given shape
Talk: “Wild Outside in the Night: Queer Jewishness, Childhood, Maurice Sendak” by Golan Moskowitz
“Wild Outside in the Night: Queer Jewishness and Childhood Liminality in the Picture-Books of Maurice Sendak” by Golan Moskowitz The late Jewish American gay artist
Golan Y. Moskowitz, “Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context”
Golan Y. Moskowitz “Maurice Sendak in Queer Jewish Context” with a response by Naomi Seidman. The late Jewish American artist Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) changed the
Only Miracles Map of Ed and Helen Lefkowitz’s Journey During the Holocaust
Animated map of Ed and Helen Lefkowitz’ harrowing journey to survive Nazi-invaded Poland during the Holocaust.
Only Miracles – Helen Lefkowitz Script
This is the audio file for the Helen Script for ONLY MIRACLES. This script was written by Dodd Loomis. The play was directed and produced by Dodd Loomis.
Only Miracles – Ed Lefkowitz Script
This is the audio file for the Ed Script for ONLY MIRACLES. This script was written by Dodd Loomis. The play was directed and produced by Dodd Loomis.
Presentation and Panel Discussion – The End of the Golden Age of American Jews
Presentation and Panel Discussion Regarding Franklin Foer’s recent article, “The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending” with Dr. Ilana Horwitz, Dr. Naomi Yavneh-Klos, and Rabbi Katie Bauman at Touro Synagogue. This goes with the pdf article of the same name.
Religions Surprising Impact on Academic Success Ilana Horwitz
“How does a religious upbringing influence a student’s academic outcomes?
In this talk, Dr. Horwitz discusses research from her new book, God, Grades, and Graduation: Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success (Oxford University Press, 2022). She explains why intensely religious students tend to overperform in educational attainment and undermatch in college choice, and how the relationship between religion and academic outcomes varies by socioeconomic status.
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Dr. Lawrence J. Kanter Lecture – Dr. Mike Cohen Lecture at SJHS
In 2021, Dr. Lawrence J. Kanter made by the largest single philanthropic gift in the society’s history. Dr. Kanter has been a long-time member of the society, as well as an active contributor to Jewish life in the Jacksonville area where he has worked and lived for more than 30 years. His gift will support lectures and research grants through the society, as well as the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans and the Department of Jewish Studies at Tulane University, Larry’s alma mater, to whom he gave similar gifts recognizing our joint desire to impact the future of southern Jewish scholarship. The second Kanter lecture was given in October 2022 by Dr. Michael Cohen during the society’s annual conference in Charleston, SC.