SHUSTERMAN DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR LECTURE:
Men in Black, Women in Color
Jewish Education and the Paradox of Tradition
Men in Black, Women in Color: Jewish Education and the Paradox of Tradition
Speaker: Leslie Ginsparg Klein, PhD, Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Gratz College
November 20
7:00 - 8:30 pm ET
Online only
Black suits. Black hats. Colorful Skirts. Glamorous Wigs. Behind these choices lies the story of how Orthodox Jews balanced tradition and change. This lecture brings to life the Bais Yaakov school movement, showing how classrooms and clothing became powerful symbols of faith, identity, and culture. Discover how education became the stage where continuity met modernity, where innovation was employed in the name of tradition, and where the marginalization of girls in Jewish life led to surprising opportunities.
Supported by a major endowment, the Shusterman series is dedicated to bringing outstanding programs to Gratz College. Gratz College is grateful for the generosity and foresight of Judith (z”l) and Murray (z”l) Shusterman.