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(Virtual Event) Deer as Transporters of Exotic Plant Seeds
Online (Zoom)Almost everyone knows that birds are excellent dispersers of seeds, facilitating plant spread and reducing the chances of inbreeding. But did you realize that deer too ingest seeds, carry them around for a while, and then deposit them on the forest floor in a process called endozoochory; “endo” meaning internal, “zoo” referring to animals, and “chory” […]
(Virtual Event) Reducing Stress Through Meditation
Online (Zoom)The scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Ajili Hodari Esq. long time meditator as he discusses the extraordinary effect of meditation. It can reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful time-tested meditation technique […]
Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions)
Online (Zoom)Celebrate Spring with Meryl Streep: A Retrospective of One of the Great Actresses of Our Time (virtual film discussions) View the films at home (check https://www.justwatch.com for options) and join us for a Zoom discussion led by Bob Kagan. April 3, Kramer vs. Kramer, Directed by Robert Benton, 1977. Streep and Dustin Hoffman light up […]
(Virtual Event) Edith Halpert and the Rise of American Art
Online (Zoom)Join us for an exciting virtual presentation by the Jewish Museum of New York and learn about the remarkable career of Edith Halpert, the trailblazing art dealer who championed the work of American artists, Stuart Davis, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ben Shahn, and Marsden Hartley. Born to a Jewish family in Odessa, Russia (now Ukraine), Edith Halpert (1900–1970) […]
(Virtual Event) DNA and Its Use in Genealogical Research
Online (Zoom)This program highlights the understanding of genetic genealogy for use in your research of your family. The lecture will cover using your DNA matches to enlarge your family tree by deciphering information and understanding true relationships. Presenter: Eric Migdal has been doing family history research for 30 years, assisting clients with family tree building, DNA […]