PAST EVENTS
In Case You Missed it!
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VISIONARY JEWISH ARCHITECTS: A Conversation with LA’s Acclaimed Creators
Meet Bob Hale and Michael Lehrer, two renowned LA architects who share the stories behind their legendary global projects and the innovative environmental structures they have created for our city. Moderated by Jodie Mendelson, architect and Braid board member.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
SHARLEEN COOPER COHEN: A True Renaissance Woman
Author, playwright, lyricist and Broadway producer. Sharleen shares stories from her showbiz life. Includes Q&A. Moderated by Arlene Sarner.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
ODD WOMAN OUT: Exposure in Essays and Stories
Melanie Chartoff reads from and discusses her hilarious, heartwarming, and engaging new book, full of candid and comedic tales of a 50-year-old acting career. Includes Q&A with Melanie. Moderated by Maureen Rubin.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
RUTH WEISBERG ART TALK
Go inside the paintbox of her mind as you hear about the inspirations, techniques and experiences behind Ruth’s distinguished body of work. Moderated by Maureen Rubin.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Tribute to Music and Literary Legend LEONARD COHEN. In conversation with Michael Posner, author of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories: The Early Years (Book #1 of Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories. A 3 volume series.) Plus an unforgettable performance of Cohen classics by Broadway star Rena Strober! Moderated by award-winning writer/producer Arlene Sarner.
Sunday, December 6, 2020
CHAI FLICKS
Heidi Bogin Oshin and Neil Friedman, the duo behind the creation of ChaiFlicks, the “Jewish Netflix,” talk about their new streaming service.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
NOBODY WILL TELL YOU THIS BUT ME
A Conversation with Author Bess Kalb
A Jewish granddaughter-grandmother love story, wisely and hilariously narrated from beyond the grave.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Audio-only replay not available at this time.
IMPORTANT BUT OFTEN FORGOTTEN JEWISH SUFFRAGISTS ARE REMEMBERED
Two prestigious professors, Dr. Ellen DuBois of UCLA and Dr. Melissa R. Klapper of Rowan University, will share their wealth of knowledge about the little-known trailblazing Jewish suffragists who fought for the right to vote.
Sunday, October 23, 2020
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OUR BAT MITZVAH
With great pride and joy, The Braid/Jewish Women’s Theatre invites you to share in the celebration of our Bat Mitzvah – an unforgettable Zoom event where a new salon, “I Am A Jew” will be debuted.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
A TIMELY TALK WITH A TRAVELING POET
Brian Sonia-Wallace traveled America asking strangers, “What do you need a poem about?” He wrote their answers in a new book that will show you how art can build community and empathy, and make you smile in challenging times. Program includes a brief digital performance and Q&A from Zoom participants. Moderated by Maureen Rubin.
Sunday, September 12, 2020
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