Lunch and Learn Series Winter 2025
Lunch and Learn: Hall of Fame Actresses
Monday
January 13
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
Hap Erstein Presents: Hall of Fame Actresses It brings a smile to any movie lover’s face to remember the greatest actresses the silver screen has known. They’ve demanded our attention, inspired us, and broken our hearts. Young or old, rich or poor, these actresses have stood the test of time to become icons of their profession. In this hour-long lecture, clips and images from Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Meryl Streep and more will showcase what made these actresses unforgettable, and why we still revere them today.
Tuesday
February 11
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
Stephanie is an award-winning, international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and thought leader whose story has inspired millions of people around the globe. She is on a mission to help others realize that connecting with our sixth sense can not only enhance our lives but can very well save them. It was during the birth of her second child that Stephanie suffered a rare—and often fatal—condition called an amniotic fluid embolism (or AFE) and died on the operating table for 37 seconds. Everything she does now is a direct result of her survival.
Monday
March 31
Mandel JCC, Boynton Beach
11:00 am
R. Derek Black (they/them) is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Chicago. Since 2016, they have spoken to many audiences at universities, foundations, institutions, museums, synagogues, and churches. They received the Elie Wiesel Award and a humanitarian award from the Anti-Defamation League. The Klansman’s Son is their first book. In an era in which antisemitism seems to be everywhere, R. Derek Black’s memoir, The Klansman’s Son , is frighteningly timely. Black grew up as the ultimate white supremacist. Black’s mother was once married to KKK Grand Wizard David Duke; their father, Don Black, was a proud KKK leader whose hero was Adolf Hitler.