Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


 

 

These programs presented in partnership with the Chicago Humanities Festival

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Lectures, Discussions, Panels

Illustrated lecture

  • The Stages of Memory
  • Sunday, November 12, 2006
  • Booksigning to follow.
  • $5 | Reservations required.
  • Call 312.494.9509 or visit the Chicago Humanities Festival website www.chfestival.org

A distinguished juror for the World Trade Center Memorial competition discusses the importance of memorialization and architecture's potential role and responsibility.

Young

James E. Young is professor of English and Judaic Studies at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of the groundbreaking The Texture of Memory, winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Dr. Young advises city agencies worldwide on memorials and museums. His articles have appeared in publications including The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and Slate.

 


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