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Mickve Israel is very proud to be a part of the wonderful Road Scholar organization!
Road Scholar is the new program name for Elderhostel, Inc.
To capture the vitality and excitement of our programs, Elderhostel has extended the Road Scholar name to all of its educational learning adventures.
America's first and the world's largest education travel organization for adults 55 and over, this not-for-profit organization is dedicated to providing exceptional learning opportunities at a remarkable value.
We have several exciting sessions coming up in Savannah, Georgia and Hollywood, Florida.
Upcoming program dates in Savannah
December 5 - December 10, 2010
February 20 - February 25, 2011
March 6 - March 11, 2011
Upcoming program dates in Hollywood
January 9 - January 14, 2011
February 13 - February 18, 2011
February 27 - March 4, 2011
Featured Programs
A Southern Jewish Experience in Savannah & Charleston: History, Humor, and the Hollywood Musical: Delve into the Southern Jewish experience in historic Savannah and Charleston - home of the two oldest Jewish Congregations in the South. Follow the intriguing odyssey of crypto-Jews from Spain and Portugal through England to Savannah, tracing Congregation Mickve Israel’s history from its founding in 1733 to modern times. In Charleston, explore the city and its extraordinary synagogue and city, where the seekers of civil and religious liberty founded Beth Elohim, the birthplace of Reform Judaism. Prepare to laugh as you investigate the importance of humor in Jewish life, tracing the Judaic/comic connection from Abraham through Seinfeld. Explore the evolution of the film musical through the contributions of Jewish song writers, composers, and artists, including the works of the great Arthur Freed who made the MGM musicals a world phenomenon.
A Southern Jewish Experience in Savannah & Charleston: History, Holidays, Musical Theater: Explore Savannah and Charleston along with the two oldest Jewish Congregations in the South. Follow the intriguing odyssey of crypto-Jews from Spain and Portugal through England to Savannah, tracing Congregation Mickve Israel’s history from its founding in 1733 to modern times including field trips to local historic sites; visit Charleston and its extraordinary synagogue and city, where the seekers of civil and religious liberty founded Beth Elohim, the birthplace of Reform Judaism. Learn things you never knew about Jewish seasonal holidays. Explore the myths, real stories, modern customs and celebrations. Then take an orchestra seat to encounter, through video and lecture, the works and influence of the Jewish composers/lyricist teams who changed the course of American musical theater.
The American Jewish Experience: Savannah, Charleston, and on the Frontier: Explore Savannah and Charleston and the two oldest Jewish congregations in the south. Follow the intriguing odyssey of crypto-Jews from Spain and Portugal through England to Savannah, tracing congregation Mickve Israel's history from its founding in 1733 to modern times. Visit Charleston and its extraordinary synagogue and city, where the seekers of civil and religious liberty founded Beth Elohim in 1749, the birthplace of American Reform Judaism. Explore the experience of Jews of the south during the era of slavery and the Civil War and the multi-faceted life of historic Magnolia Plantation. Round out your appreciation of the richness of the American Jewish experience by exploring the lives of the immigrant peddlers, entrepreneurs, homesteaders and gold miners who settled the frontier.
Other program topics include: Explore Southern Jewish Heritage: How Jews "Made It" in America and The World of Yiddish Film and Explore Southern Jewish Heritage: The Astonishing Lives of Caribbean Jews and Yiddish Music
Additional information can be found on the Road Scholar adventures website or by calling Road Scholar at 1.800.454.5768. If you have questions, comments or concerns about our programs, please feel free to contact us.
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