2008–2009 Program

Economic factors are essential for understanding the character of Jewish existence. This year's topic is relevant to anyone who is interested in learning about some of the richest and most basic phenomena of Jewish life, such as how Jews have earned their livelihoods, developed new trades, and created businesses and industries. In Spring 2009, the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies offers lectures on Jews and economic life. The following events are free and open to the public.

• Jews in business: Myth and Reality - a lecture series at the Wharton School
  
  (For videos of this series Click HERE)
• Jews, Commerce, and Culture - public lectures in synagogues (Center City, Lower Merion, and Old York Road)
• Jews, Commerce, and Culture - a lecture series in New York City starting on Monday, Feb. 9

In addition to public lectures, the Herbert D. Katz Center and the VAAD: Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia invite rabbis to attend:

• Jews, Rabbis, and Economic Life - seminars for rabbis (RSVP required)

Special Announcement: The WHYY Radio show - Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane featured the following interview with Jonathan Karp and Adam Teller. Listen to the MP3 (Hour Two)

For more information about our public programs, please contact Etty Lassman: 215-238-1290 ext. 406, lassman@sas.upenn.edu