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• A Preview of CJS Projects for the 2005-2006 Academic Year
• Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet, Paul Muldoon at DU Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 7 p.m.
• Secure your copy of  “A Legacy of Healing: Early Colorado Jews in Medicine, 1865-1930” produced by Dr. Jeanne Abrams and the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society 
• Holocaust Awareness Institute’s new book, Letters is selling quickly…make sure to secure your copy soon!
• Town Hall Series Exploring Sacred Spaces tapes are available through CJS

A sneak peek…

It’s been a full and exciting year at the Center for Judaic Studies.  Our community outreach programs are growing and attendance is building as we strive to present the latest programs that advance knowledge and enrich the understanding of Jewish life – past and present.

Student participation continues to thrive with all the Judaic Studies classes at capacity or overenrolled. Students electing Judaic Studies as a minor has tripled in only one year!

The 2005-2006 Academic year holds even more exciting programs and unique events – including:

• Fall lecture series sponsored by the National Foundation for Jewish Culture
• Kosher Wine Tasting featuring Tara Thomas of Wine & Spirits Magazine
• Adult education programs through the new ALEPH Institute
• The first university exhibition of Frederic Brenner’s photographic works from   Diaspora: Homelands in Exile with special presentations by Frederic Brenner
• The return of the Film Series in February
• Concerts with Tofhan Pinkasova, Charming Hostess and more!

These programs cannot happen without your support.  As our academic year comes to a close on June 30, please consider a donation in support of the events we have presented and the exciting year to come.  Contributions can be sent to:

Don’t Miss our Final Community Event for the Spring…

The Center for Judaic Studies, Marsico Initiative and ELL at the
University of Denver proudly present
Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet

Paul Muldoon reading from Moy Sand And Gravel
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
7 p.m.

Free and open to the public
For information please call 303.871.3020 or
email palarsen@du.edu.

Lindsay Auditorium in Sturm Hall
University of Denver
2000 E. Asbury Ave.

 “…a poet in love with the possibilities of language:
Moy Sand and Gravel demonstrates that he is also
in love with the possibilities of life.”

Ian Sansom of The Guardian

DVD’s and VCR Tapes Available…

The RMJHS dinner honoring Lynn M. Taussig, M.D. and paying tribute to Colorado’s Early Jewish Medical Practitioners and Institutions was a great success and thank you to all who contributed!

This year’s event also premiered “A Legacy of Healing: Early Colorado Jews in Medicine, 1865-1930”.  The DVD’s and VCR tapes are available for sale through the Center for $20. For information or to secure your copy, please call Dr. Jeanne Abrams at 303-871-3016 or visit www.du.edu/cjs.

Did you miss the show…

What Defines a Sacred Space? For Major Religious Traditions

KBDI Channel 12 Wednesdays May 11& 18, 2005 at 9:30 p.m.

CJS and the Center for Religion and Public Life teamed up for a new Town Hall series that explored the concept of sacred space in Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism – what defines it, how is it used and the more complicated question, is it possible to share?  Hosted by the Center for Judaic Studies, Dr. David Shneer, the dynamic panel included:

Dr. Sarah Pessin – Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Judaic Studies at DU

Dr. Ginni Ishimatsu – Associate Professor of Religious Studies at DU

Dr. Mark George – Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at the Iliff School of Theology

Dr. Jacob Kinnard – Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the Iliff School of Theology

Dr. Liyakat Takim – Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at DU

If you missed the show, tapes - which includes both episodes -  are available at CJS for $20.  For more information please call 303.871.3020.

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