The Israeli Film Series 2018 begins Sunday, June 3 at 4:00 pm at the Figge Art Museum Auditorium (225 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA).
Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm: The Wedding Plan
Sunday, June 10, 4:00pm: The Cakemaker
Sunday, June 24, 4:00 pm: A Quiet Heart
All of the films in this series have won multiple awards, and all have adult content.
Dr. Art Pitz lectures on Middle East Today: What Does the Future Look Like?”, a 4-part series, from 6:30-8:00 PM on Tuesdays (April 30 & May 7, 14, 21). Free to the public.
Locations:
April 30 & May 7 – Bettendorf Public Library (2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722)
May 14 & 21 – Davenport Eastern Public Library (6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52807)
GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II tells the story of the 550,000 Jewish American men and women who fought in World War II. In their own words, veterans both famous (director Mel Brooks, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger) and unknown share their war experiences: how they fought for their nation and people, struggled with anti-Semitism within their ranks, and emerged transformed.
Premiers April 11 at 9 PM (PBS).
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm [Central] on Wednesday, April 11th. Sponsored by Iowa Dept. of Education.
Antisemitism is not a relic of the past, but a hatred the world struggles with today. This program, led by a facilitator from ADL, introduces educators to classroom material that address such topics as contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, Holocaust denial, and anti-Israel rhetoric with students. The material covered can be used to extend learning in Echoes & Reflections or as a separate unit of study.
Echoes and Reflections delivers value to both experienced Holocaust educators who are supplementing their curricula and for teachers new to Holocaust education.
April 16-18: Holocaust Survivor Dr. Michael Bornstein, with Iowa connections, will speak at Coe, Kirkwood, Mt. Mercy, and Cornell.
Link: http://holocausteducate.org/
He will also present at three area High Schools and there will be an opportunity for your students to hear him via Live Feed. Please contact Carol Cassells GWAEA Science and Social Studies Consultant for details: ccassells@gwaea.org 651-6882
Survivors Club by Dr. Michael Bornstein
