Sep 1–Dec 15, 2003
UC Irvine


A three-part series of talks with young, critically acclaimed American Jewish writers whose works explore and provide insight into Jewish life, history, culture, religion, and accomplishments. The series announced the establishment of the University of California Institute for Advanced Jewish Studies. Organized by David Theo Goldberg, Director, UCHRI; Kenneth Reinhard, Director, UCLA Center for Jewish Studies; and Derek Rubin, Coordinator, “Scenarios for the Humanities,” Research Institute for Culture and History, Utrecht University.

Sponsors: Congregation Eilat, Mission Viejo; Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot, Irvine; Hadassah Southern California; Hillel Foundation of Orange County; Jewish Federation of Orange County; The Samueli Foundation; Temple Beth El, Aliso Viejo; UC Irvine Bookstore; UCI International Center for Writing and Translation; UCI Teller Family Chair in Jewish History Endowment; University Synagogue, Irvine. In-kind Support: Jewish Community Center of Orange County Festival of Books; Orange County Bureau of Jewish Education; and the Orange County Community Scholar Program.