The competition, which ended Nov. 30, featured entrants from around the world. Schwartz was profiled in the Nov. 28 issue of the Bulletin. Taught by Calvin Rich, this class is designed to give those interested in the study of Jewish mysticism a historical context. Topics include the biblical and early rabbinic period, medieval Jewish mysticism, the Kabbalah and modern Jewish mystical movements. During the talk, which is part of the synagogue's Thursday Institute Arts in Review Series, Sowlakis will discuss klezmer, Greek and Turkish clarinet music.
Admission is free and open to the public.
This Accent on Academics lecture is from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 29 at the synagogue. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in any form without permission.