Current Events Seminar with Steven Rubin Returns for Summer

PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, June 11 at 10:45 a.m., the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires will present the first of Steven Rubin’s summer-long current events seminars focusing on the latest world happenings. Participants will have an opportunity to examine and discuss topical and newsworthy national and international issues and problems, as well as possible solutions.

Rubin will suggest readings, introduce relevant topics, and offer discussion questions. The seminar will be conducted in a collaborative and collegial manner, with all participants encouraged to voice their opinions.

This free program will be presented as part of the federation’s Connecting with Community Series at Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield. Following the program, the conversation will continue with a home-cooked lunch around the community table.

All are welcome. Advance lunch reservations are required and can be made by calling (413) 442-2200 before 9 a.m. on the day before the program (June 10). The suggested donation is $3 for adults over age 60 and $7 for all others.

Additional seminars will be held on July 16 and Aug. 20. Rubin is professor emeritus and former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y.