About this Event
2nd Annual Howard Jay Reiter Memorial Lecture
This lecture will offer a journey through key moments in the 140-year history of the song that became Israel’s national anthem. How does a folk song acquire such a profound cultural resonance that its performances can trigger emotional reactions as diverse as pride, nostalgia, despair, and hate? A look at “Ha-Tikvah” offers a unique opportunity to tackle such questions. Examining critically the varied reception of this song, a more textured and alternative history of Jewish modernity emerges.
Featuring Edwin Seroussi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
About the Howard Jay Reiter Memorial Lecture
Established in memory of Katz Center board member Howard Jay Reiter z”l, this lecture series shares the riches of Israeli scholarship with the University of Pennsylvania community. Howard Jay Reiter z”l was the husband of Jody Ellant W’82, L’87 and the father of Gavriela C’17, SP2’18, Aiden W’20, C’20, Ariana and Gideon.
Reception to follow.
Free and open to the public; Registration is encouraged.
Please note: This registration is to attend the lecture live in person. If you would like to join us via Zoom instead, please use the following link: https://upenn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zKJ1GnhTS1ePGO3XVlnUYA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, University of Pennsylvania Campus, Philadelphia, United States
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