JCCU Winter Term 2025 (Virtual)

JCCU Winter Term 2025 (Virtual)

Same top quality, slightly different format. 

Top professors and experts present on a diverse array of topics. Rekindle previous passions, ignite new interests and stay involved in the developments that shape today’s world. 

Why online in the winter? You can zoom in from wherever you may be. We can bring you speakers from afar. And, no weather worries. 

January 23 

The Klansman’s Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism 

Derek Black was raised to take over the white nationalist movement in the United States. Their father was a former grand wizard of the KKK. Derek was heavily involved in the white supremacist mission; racist hatred was all they knew. At college, Derek engaged with students of various races and religions which set them on a course to publicly renounce white nationalism. A winner of the Elie Wiesel Award and an ADL humanitarian award, Derek Black joins JCC U to tell this astonishing story.  

February 6 

The Money Kings: The Epic Tale of Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America 

Join author Daniel Schulman as he delves into the remarkable journey of Jewish immigrants who arrived in America as peddlers and went on to establish some of the nation’s largest investment banks. Discover how these visionary entrepreneurs helped reshape the U.S. economy and founded iconic firms such as Goldman Sachs, Kuhn Loeb, Lehman Brothers, and J. & W. Seligman & Co. In this engaging discussion, we’ll explore the interconnected origin stories of these influential financial dynasties and their lasting impact on American society. 

Before each talk, registrants will receive the Zoom link by email. 

2 Thursdays, 1/23 and 2/6, 11 am, $12 Member/$15 Public each Thursday