1. Good news! To accommodate students who cannot meet during weekday mornings/ afternoons, I’ve added a second meeting of the “SNL’s Jews” Jewish Culture 101 class - this time on a Sunday evening EDT.
The two meetings of the class, looking back at memorable Jewish sketches in the standout comedy series, will be Thursday, July 2 at Noon EDT and Sunday, July 5 at 7 pm EDT.
Register: tinyurl.com/BenkofSNL.
2. “Jewish Visual Artists from Chagall to Rothko” will meet on Thursday, June 25 at Noon EDT. In this whirlwind tour of 10 Jewish painters and sculptors and photographers, etc. students will learn to recognize and analyze their work. Register: tinyurl.com/BenkofArtists.
3. New students are always welcome in the weekly Monday Noon EDT course on Philip Roth’s short fiction. We’ve had well over 100 students every week so far, and feedback has been enthusiastic. Example: “You are a terrific instructor and I already have some fresh insight into Roth, whom I have tried to appreciate, unsuccessfully, for years.” Register: tinyurl.com/BenkofShortFiction.
4. Reminder: Dozens of my American Jewish culture videos are available at tinyurl.com/BenkofChannel. Examples: a really fun 5-minute video on the Freudian aspects of Into the Woods and a lively slideshow of the work of leading American Jewish women photographers.
5. I am available to speak to Jewish institutions and organizations online (and eventually in person!). Here’s a demonstration of my teaching. Hit reply if you’re interested in inviting me to offer a special class to your group.
Quick calendar:
• Thursday, June 25 Noon EDT: Jewish Visual Artists from Chagall to Rothko
• Monday, June 29 Noon EDT: Goodbye, Columbus, part two (everyone welcome)
• Thursday, July 2 at Noon EDT: SNL’s Jews
• Sunday, July 5 at 7 pm EDT: SNL’s Jews
Note: All classes are 100% free, but there’s a completely optional tuition of $6 per class and a sliding scale for those who wish to pay less or more.