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Osher members have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities outside of the academic offerings.
"Shtisel" Watch Party
Wednesdays 7–9 p.m. on Zoom
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2025
Price: $90
Universal themes of family, love, loss, and the connections between art and religion make the Israeli series Shtisel call out to be shared with others. Though set in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Geula, populated by Haredi or Ultra-Orthodox Jews, it is, in essence, a family drama that can and does appeal to all cultures. Pithy and complex story lines along with excellent direction and casting make Shtisel a fascinating journey to watch and discuss.
Join Osher instructor Jonathan Palevsky, along with additional Osher instructors, to view and discuss this fascinating series.
Jonathan Palevsky, MM, is program director for WBJC, 91.5 FM, where he can be heard as host of Face the Music and Past Masters. Mr. Palevsky is an adjunct faculty member at Baltimore Hebrew University and has studied at The Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Conservatory.
Note: This series will meet online via Zoom. Registrants will receive Zoom link prior to the first session. This online series will not be recorded.
Trips
Trips to museums, historic homes and other places of interest in the Baltimore area and beyond provide additional learning experiences as well as social and cultural opportunities.
Social Activities
Enjoy conversations over coffee and sweets between classes or eat with others during the lunchtime break to experience friends, new and old. Luncheons at area restaurants provide further opportunities for fun and enhancement of social relationships.
Groups and Clubs
Enjoy conversations over coffee and sweets between classes or eat with others during the lunchtime break to experience friends, new and old. Please contact the facilitator for more information on upcoming group meetings.
- The Popular Fiction Book Club meets third Thursday of month, 10:00 a.m. when classes not in session.
Facilitator: Ruth Spivak - The Literary Fiction Book Club meets fourth Tuesday of month, 10:30 a.m. when classes not in session. Meets at 2:30 p.m. when classes are in session.
Facilitators: Elaine Kasmer; Linda Napora - The Mystery Book Club meets four Thursdays during the semester 3:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Ruth Spivak - The Writing Group: “Writing Our Lives” meets weekly on Thursdays, 1:00–3:00 p.m. A facilitator-led memoir writing group
that provides inspiration, encouragement, and feedback in a friendly setting. Please contact the facilitator for more information on upcoming group meetings.
Facilitator: Linda Silvern - The “Contemporary Glass Art” Interest Group. Learning more about opportunities to view glass art and world-renowned glass artists.
Please contact the facilitator for more information on upcoming group meetings.
Facilitator: Howard Cohen