Events Sunday's at JASA

Sunday's at JASA

Sundays at JASA costs $75 and includes 3 Courses and All Sundays at JASA Lectures.

Courses

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Political and Societal Issues

Current Events
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Instructor: Alan Weisman
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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A weekly discussion of the major issues of our time and current breaking news with backgroundprovided by a moderator knowledgeable in national and international trends.
Campaign 2012 — The Primaries and Beyond
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Instructor: Alan Weisman
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This course will monitor and analyze the results of the Presidential primary race, as well as key congressional,
senatorial and gubernatorial races as they develop with particular emphasis on trends that may forecast which
party and which nominee is victorious in November. Special guests and lively debates are guaranteed.
For political junkies, and those who are but won’t admit it.

 

 
Genealogy 101: Compiling Family Basics and Skeletons
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Instructor: Bertis Shankle
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Whether you’re new to genealogy or have been researching your ancestry for years, this course will give you more of the tools you need to
make the most of your search. We’ll explore a wide variety of resources, both brick-and-mortar and online. You’ll learn how to find the
information you want, as well as how to document and share it. With so many of us having our immediate roots in foreign lands whose
languages we don’t speak, or having histories that we think will hit brick walls, we’ll see why there’s still some hope of finding information.
We’ll also get basics of genetic genealogy, learn terminology, find motivation & purpose, and meet other enthusiasts.

 

 

 

 

The Ellie and Martin Lifton Institute of Judiac Studies

In Memoriam: Exploring Jewish History Through Memoirs
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Instructor: Alexandria Frisch
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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“Memories mean more to me than dresses,” wrote Anne Frank in what is perhaps the most

well-known diary ever written. For this young girl, recording her thoughts and feelings became a way to

endure one of the darkest moments in Jewish history. For the reader, memoirs allow us a glimpse of what

their writers experienced. We will read excerpts from a variety of Jewish memoirs from the early 18th century

to the present and reflecting the experiences of Jewish communities in Europe, Israel, and the US.
Jewish Book Club
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Instructor: Alexandria Frisch
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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If you love to read and to talk, this class is for you! Given that we meet every week, we will be

focusing mainly on short stories (to be given out ahead of time and read at home) that focus on

Jewish characters and themes. We will read a variety of stories ranging from the old to the new,

including works by Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Anzia Yezierska, Nathan Englander,

Saul Bellow, and Cynthia Ozick. we will give a short introduction to the author, but the remainder of

class will be devoted to discussing the work and our reactions to it.

The Sanford Goldstein Arts Program

Literary Shorts — A Celebration of the Short Story
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Instructor: John Rainer
When: 9:00 – 9:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Welcome to our weekly appreciation of some of the authors who perfected the art of creating entertaining ‘shorts’.
In this class we share the delight of reading the stories together and discussing and analyzing our choice.
You are encouraged to make suggestions and bring in any short story, poem, article or reflection for the delight of the class.
This semester our smorgasbord will include gems from William Faulkner, James Thurber, Elizabeth Bowen, Luigi Pirandello,
Ivan Turgenev and a host of others. So grab your morning coffee and muffin; come and meet your fellow addicts.

 

 

 

 
Art in the City
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Instructor: Pam Koehler
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
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New York’s diverse neighborhoods contain a rich variety of museums, galleries, architecture and public art.
Each week we will look at a different part of the city and discover some of the hidden treasures that make
New York such a unique and beautiful place to live. A field trip will be planned during the semester,
and members of the class are invited to share their experience, and present some of their favorite locations throughout the course.

 

 

 

 
Shakespeare: An Actor Speaks
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Instructor: Leo Schaff
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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We will study the second half of Henry IV. Part II... and we will be showing the film! If it is your first time, no problem we will review!
Come one, come all and share Shakespeare's take on this amazing piece of history.

 

 

 

 

 

 
The World of Art
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Instructor: Pam Koehler
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Explore the great art collections from around the world located in museums that are well known, as well as other hidden gems.
In addition to slide presentations, we will visit collections via the internet and see many great works that are available through the worldwide web.

 
A Sunday Companion to the New York Opera Scene
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Instructor: Clare Juddson Kagel
When: 10:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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 While this se4mester is devoted to operas based on literary sources, the first session will be a hold over from the autum semester's emphasis on historical events. That means Khovanschina, Musssorsky’s magnificent retelling of the era immediately preceding the advent of Peter the Great, several generations after his historical take on “The Time of the Troubles,”  Boris Godunov

 

 

 

 

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Film Foes, Fun and Fortitude
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Instructor: John Rainer
When: 10:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Sir Winston Churchill praised the stalwart character and humor of the British public in many of his famous speeches and this indomitable spirit was illustrated in the films of the late forties and fifties. This season we will take a look at that fortitude in the face of the foe in some exciting espionage, daring adventure and perilous spy stories of the period. These films celebrated and honored the heroes and heroines of WW2, and they remain true classics. We will see Paul Scofield and Virginia McKenna in Carve Her Name With Pride. Michael Redgrave in The Dam Busters .

Kenneth Moore in Reach for the Sky and discover lesser known English dramas of the war years. The stiff upper lip will crumble as we have fun along the way in the comedies based on memories of ENSA, the entertainment division of the Armed Forces. So join us in the final truibute to the Union Jack!

 

 
Creative Writing 101
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Instructor: Leo Schaff
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Through the use of art, music, conversation and sharing past and present experiences, we will be inspired and learn to write creatively.
The Voices that are Gone
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Instructor: Clare Juddson Kagel
When: 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Do you sometimes find yourself in the midst of musical experts unable to participate in the conversation because you have no idea as to whether Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy were on speaking terms outside of their films, or who was the first soprano to appear as Turandot, or what conductor aided Marian Anderson in her career, or who were the chief rivals to Enrico Caruso at the Met, or even who Richard Strauss’ favorite singers were? This is the class for you! We are exploring 110 years of vocal history in the western world -- hearing them sing, watching their films -- listening to the gossip! The only rule is that they must no longer be with us and that you want to know about them! Join us!

 

 

 
Playreading and Acting
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Instructor: Scott Klavan
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This class uses prepared monologues and scenes, as well as improv exercises, to introduce students to the concepts of
modern acting, or hone the skills of the more experienced student. The class can be used to deepen students’ enjoyment
of theater as audience members, as serious training for those interested in pursuing the craft, or just for fun. Students will
present their work in a show at the end of the semester.

 

 

 
Music Makes the World Go Round!
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Instructor: Ed Sommerfeld
When: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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It has been said that music is the language of love. Our country has had and continues to have some of the most famous songwriters in the world and their music is enjoyed by almost everybody. Some of these songs were written by the likes of George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, and many others. Some of the singers who sang many of the great songs were Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Bing Crosby, and many more of the past few decades. You can visit practically any country in the world, and you will hear the American songbook. This semester we will discuss these people individually and perhaps the greatest of all the songwriters, Irving Berlin, a Jewish man whose standards are, to name a few, God Bless America, Easter Parade, and White Christmas -- enjoyed by people of all natiionalities and religions.
Masterpieces in Art: What They Say About Life
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Instructor: Jim Smith
When: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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In each of the arts there are creations that fill us with awe and wonder. How do they illuminate the human condition, the big questions we grapple with in our “real lives?” We will dig into works like:Rembrant's Lady with the Dog, Shakespeare's Hamlet, Mozart's Figaro, Balanchine's Apollo, and Keat's Grecian Um What do they say to us, and what can we tell them? And what do they have in common that makes them all so powerful?
Photography Can be Fun! Digital Photography
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Instructor: John Hart
When: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Learn how to take professional looking photos of family and friends by using simple easy to learn lighting techniques, using any digital format camera.

Computer Classes

Communicate on the Web
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Instructor: Kamil Buczanski
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Learn how to use alternative forms of Internet communication (not email). Material covered will include social networking
websites (Facebook), blogging (Blogspot), micro-blogging (Twitter), Skype, and instant messaging. Basic computer
and Internet experience is required. A test will be administered to qualify students for the course.

 

 
Internet Toolbox
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Instructor: Kamil Buczanski
When: 11:00 – 11:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Maximize your experience on the Internet. We will learn how to: shop online (Amazon, E-bay); create online photo albums;
get transportation directions; check weather; find the best travel deals (Expedia, Travelocity); use search engines; and more.
Basic computer and Internet experience is required. A test will be administered to qualify students for the course.

 

 
Lab
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Instructor: Paulina Buczanska/Kamil Buczanski
When: 12:00 – 1:00 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
Email
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Instructor: Paulina Buczanska
When: 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Heard of email? We will focus on sending and receiving emails during the class. We will also learn how to send
and receive attachments, specifically pictures and text documents, including sending photos via digital camera.
A couple of classes will be devoted to the basics of Microsoft Word. Class is hands-on — beginners are welcome
— no prior computer experience necessary!

 

 

Healthy Mind and Body

Laughter Yoga
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Instructor: Francine Shore
When: 10:00 – 10:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Join laughter therapist and geriatric counselor, Francine Shore for this healthful, innovative and fun cardio-vascular exercise.
Laughter Yoga (performed standing up or seated, no yoga mats) is based on yogic principles that involve laughter exercises,
intermittent deep breathing and playful chanting! In these challenging times, we need all the laughs we can get. This workshop
will explore how to laugh in the face of adversity, trust our humorous instincts, and be downright playful. It is not humor dependent,
so there are no jokes necessary. The many health benefits include strengthening the immune system, lowering blood pressure,
releasing endorphins, decreasing depression and anxiety, among others.

 

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Sunday Morning Workout
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Instructor: Caroline Grant
When: 9:00 – 9:55 a.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
Get A Clue! A Comprehensive Course on Crossword Construction
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Instructor: Ian Livengood
When: 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This class will outline the basic principles of crossword puzzle construction. It will begin with some basic crossword history,
but focus mainly on how to come up with a theme, a useable grid, and create the fill. Building puzzles will improve our solving skills.
At the end of the semester, the class will come up with one final puzzle to be submitted for publication in The New York Times.

 

 
Foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Instructor: Chiu Ng
When: 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This introductory level course covers the underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Topics include
anatomy of the physical and energy bodies, methods of diagnosis, and classical healing modalities.
This course is not intended to make you a doctor but will give deeper insight into how Traditional Chinese Medicine works.

 

 
Tai Chi
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Instructor: Chiu Ng
When: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This is an introductory level class in Tai Chi Chuan. We will focus on the Yang Style short form developed by Cheng Manching.

The Sylvia Polokoff Bridge Program

Beginner Bridge Class (class continuation)
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Instructor: Mark Hyman
When: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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This course is a continuation of the beginner class started in September, 2011.
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Bridge Class
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Instructor: Jess Jurkovic, Barbara McNair and Fran Schoen
When: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: John Jay College 899 Tenth Avenue (58th-59th Streets), New York City.
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Each week the class will begin with a hand which reflects either a playing or bidding problem. Often the hand will be chosen because of difficulties that have arisen the week prior. Following the lesson, there will be supervised play.