Jerry Kiewe, Ohr Kodesh' executive director and science fiction fan, led off the first of three sessions on Jewish Themes in Science Fiction on Tuesday night with an excited group of attendees. This first session was mostly a backdrop of Jewish SF roots (the Golem) and the portrayal of Jews in early sci fi.
The next two sessions will deal with: Jewish themes in more contemporary SF works; the Jewish future in Star Trek vs. Babylon Five; influences of Jewish writers & actors; and what Star Trek has to teach us about canonization of the Torah!
"Future" sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays, Dec. 8 & 15 at 7:15 PM.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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Jerry brings an excitement to this subject born of a knowledge of and passion for the material. He has done quite a bit of research in preparing for this course. The first session was stimulating and educational. I'm looking forward to the remaining sessions--I'm sure I'll be left wanting more!
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