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Explore Greek myths and heroes through the lens of author Stephen Fry’s works
Rediscover the Greek myths and legendary heroes through the witty analysis of scholar, comedian and author Stephen Fry with the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program’s upcoming “Fry’s Greek Myths and Heroes” course. Held in-person at the Cleveland Skating Club (2500 Kemper Road), this course will be offe...
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Learn about the women in Buddha’s life with Siegal Lifelong Learning Program remote course
Join the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program for an upcoming remote course titled “Retrieving Lost Voices: Women in the Buddha’s Life.” Taught by Vanessa Sasson, professor of religious studies at Marianapolis College, this course will be held on Mondays Sept. 13–27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. ET. In this co...
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Explore the poetry of Emily Dickinson in upcoming Siegal Lifelong Learning course
If you enjoy revisiting the classics, join Siegal Lifelong Learning for “The Brilliance and Range of Emily Dickinson,” an in-person course held at the Landmark Centre Building in Beachwood. Led by Cindy Sabik, instructor of lifelong learning, this six-week course will explore the works and life exp...
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“Barnstorming Ohio to Understand America”
Members of the community are invited to join the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program and The Association for Continuing Education for an upcoming remote lecture titled “Barnstorming Ohio To Understand America.” Called “The Bard of Akron” by The New York Times, David Giffels spent the lead-up to the 20...
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“Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program will host a remote lecture with Peggy Zone Fisher, president and CEO of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. She will present “Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” Friday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. In her talk, Zone Fisher will share her unique ins...
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Siegal Lifelong Learning Fall Kick-Off: Lecture and Preview
Join the Siegal Lifelong Learning on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. as the program remotely kicks off its fall semester with a preview of what's to come followed by a lecture. A century and a half of archaeological exploration in Egypt and Israel has revealed more and more information about the orig...
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“Windows Without a Home: 21st Century Congregations Repurposing Sacred Shards”
Members of the community are invited to join Alanna E. Cooper, the Abba Hillel Silver Professor of Jewish Studies, for an upcoming remote lecture titled “Windows Without a Home: 21st Century Congregations Repurposing Sacred Shards.” Hosted by the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, this lecture will b...
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“Jewish Lives: Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud”
Join Gila Silverman, director of Jewish lifelong learning with the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, for a three-week online course titled “Jewish Lives: Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud.” Born in the Land of Israel around the year 50 C.E., Rabbi Akiva was raised in poverty and began to learn the To...
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“Classical Archaeology: New Research on the Ancient Mediterranean”
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, in partnership with the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities and Cleveland Archaeological Society, will offer a remote series featuring renowned classical archaeologists sharing their research, museum work and field work. The series, titled “Classical Archaeolog...
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Participate in Siegal Lifelong Learning Program’s summer courses
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program has an array of remote courses and lectures running throughout the summer. A few highlights include: Tuesdays, July 6–27: “Sail the Seas with Queen Elizabeth I, Her Spies and Privateers”Thursdays, July 8–29: “Aristophanes: Comedy and Chaos in Classical Athens”Mo...