Lunch & Learn about the ACC Musical Mission to Morocco with Dr. David Mendelsohn - Session 1

Join our partners with Ayelet Tours and our ACC Cantor co-chairs for a conversation about our Musical Mission to Morocco. All are welcome!

ACC Morocco Lunch & Learn with Dr. David Mendelsohn - Session 1

As our time in Morocco next February approaches, Dr. Mendelsohn will be presenting a series of lectures to help prepare us for this unforgettable journey.  This first session will focus on understanding Morocco via Art, Architecture and Music.   

Pre-registration is required: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OJR7_LS1Tpq6rojIMtFUdw

About Dr. David Mendelsohn:

A seasoned scholar and educator, Dr. Mendelsohn specializes in Islamic Studies, Arab-Israeli culture, Bedouin law, and the intersection of language and culture in Arabic and Hebrew. He also lectures on the history and relationships between Middle Eastern nations and militant organizations. Dr. Mendelsohn holds a Ph.D. in Classics/Linguistics, an M.A. in Archaeology/Linguistics, and an Honors B.A. in Classical Studies. A recipient of Canada’s prestigious Trudeau Prize, he lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Ronny, and their three children. For over 25 years, Dr. Mendelsohn has researched Jewish communities across the world, including in Germany, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Egypt, and India. Combining his expertise as a historian, archaeologist, and sociolinguist, he uncovers the unique influences of local cultures while identifying the shared threads that connect these diverse Jewish communities. 

We’ll see you for “lunch” on July 8th (You provide the lunch, we provide the learn!)