Lunch & Learn

October 25: Hollywood’s Jews and the Blacklist // a talk by Rick Winston Rick will tell the stories of how Jewish writers and directors such as Herbert Biberman, Jules Dassin, Abraham Polonsky, and Lester Cole, survived the “Red Scare” years. Co-founder of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater, Rick Winston has taught and lectures on film history. He... Read More

Choosing Action against Fascism: the Dutch and Us // a conversation with Mary Fillmore How did the Dutch respond to the Nazi Occupation of the Netherlands? A handful of people resisted, a larger number collaborated, and most went along with the program by minding their own business and trying to keep their own families safe. How did... Read More

Music of the Old North End: Telling the Neighborhood's Story Through Music // a musical lunch hour with Brian Perkins Brian Perkins is a performing musician and music educator. As a founding member of the Vermont’s Atlantic Crossing he has developed, performed, and recorded repertoire highlighting the immigrant traditions of our region, including that of Burlington’s historic Jewish... Read More

Three Veterinarians & Their Animal Tales // a panel discussion with vets Steve Metz, Marv Greenberg & Gary Sturgis. Our panel of vets will discuss some of their experiences in dealing with pets and other animals, and share some of what they’ve learned from their many years of veterinary practice. About OZ's Lunch and Learns:... Read More

In recent years, many of us have been shaken by the surge in anti-Semitic incidents. A key resource in combatting anti-Semitism is the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Peggy Shukur, Deputy Regional Director of ADL New England, will provide an update on current trends and what the ADL is doing – with time to respond to your... Read More

Modern anti-Semitism has its roots in medieval Europe, in terms of ideology, history, and geography. University of Vermont History Professor Sean Field will examine Western European Christians' ideas about, and policies toward, Jewish communities in the high medieval period and discuss how this helps to explain the specific forms that modern anti-Semitism would eventually assume.... Read More

Mark your calendars for May 16, and attend the Lunch and Learn event featuring UVM Professor Emeritus Michael Strauss. The presentation, "The Magic Portal and the Beholder’s Share," will focus on the creation and viewing of art. The Magic Portal refers to the three-dimensional image we see in representational drawings and paintings, while the Beholder’s Share... Read More