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Let’s discuss how contemporary American television is establishing a new take on Jewish female identity. From Broad City, to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more, we’ll explore how Jewish women writers and showrunners are challenging stereotypes and telling stories about Jewish women for wider audiences. Who doesn’t love a class where watching TV is part of the syllabus? No background experience required.
The Vilna is proud to launch Centered on Culture, a new initiative that introduces Jewish and Israel studies through small group seminars rooted in arts and culture.
American Jewish Women in Television is taught by Samantha Pickette who specializes in American Jewish literature, film, and popular culture. She holds a Ph.D. in American studies from Boston University and is the Assistant Director of Hillel at Brandeis University.
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