Fact, Fiction & Fallout

Fact, Fiction & Fallout:
Turning Points in Jewish Memory

Presented by Historian Ralph Nurnberger

Join acclaimed historian Ralph Nurnberger for a provocative four-part virtual series exploring pivotal moments where myth, misinformation, and history collide in the Jewish experience. From the dramatic stand at Masada to the enduring legend of the Golem, and from antisemitic propaganda to the Dreyfus Affair, each session uncovers the truth behind powerful stories that continue to shape Jewish memory. Join us for Fact, Fiction & Fallout as we examine how these narratives evolved—and why they still matter today.

SESSIONS:

  • Oct 28: Masada: What Really Happened?
  • Nov 4: From the Golem of Prague to Superman’s Origins
  • Nov 11: Protocols of The Elders Of Zion
  • Nov 18: The Dreyfus Affair

DETAILS:

  • Program Cost: $80 for ALL FOUR SESSIONS 
  • Featuring Live moderated chat, and post-talk Q&A
  • Sessions are recorded – view missed sessions via private link (youtube/google log-in required)
  • All sessions begin at 7:30pm ET
  • Closed Captioning available (Zoom CC)
  • Session size is limited – register now…

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:

Historian Ralph Nurnberger is an acclaimed speaker who brings humor, historical background and current political insights to his presentations. He has also appeared on radio and television programs as an analyst on political and international issues. Ralph earned his PhD in History from Georgetown University and subsequently taught as an adjunct at Georgetown for 38 years. He was named Professor of the Year by the Graduate School of Liberal Studies in 2003. He currently lectures on a wide range of historical and political subjects In addition to his public speaking and academic careers, Ralph has had positions in and related to the U.S. government: as staff on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and at the Department of Commerce; and as director of Builders for Peace, which was established to assist the Arab-Israeli peace process. He has also served as a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and as senior partner in a government relations firm for over 25 years.

I can’t stop kvelling over the fabulous lectures given by Historian Ralph Nurnberger. His knowledge, his humor! I could listen to him for hours and hours. I do hope he is invited back to give another lecture series.


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