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Discussion Groups
These groups meet monthly throughout the year.
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Book Discussion Group
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month through Ocotober and then the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:30pm
Zoom only April through October
The books we discuss which are recommended by group members may be on any subject, whether fiction or non-fiction. The discussions, led by a group member, will focus on the theme, character development and quality of writing.
If you enjoy reading books of substance and discussing with peers, you will definitely enjoy this group.
Books Selections
June 13 -James, by Percival Everett. The reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from enslaved Jim's point of view. July 11- Age of Revolutions, Progress, and Backlash, 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria. There have been turbulent times in the past. Globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics are creating them again. August 8- The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore. A history based spy novel of economic warfare by the US prior to entering WW II For more information contact Howard Gilbert
June 13 -James, by Percival Everett. The reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from enslaved Jim's point of view.
July 11- Age of Revolutions, Progress, and Backlash, 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria. There have been turbulent times in the past. Globalization, technology, identity, and geopolitics are creating them again.
August 8- The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore. A history based spy novel of economic warfare by the US prior to entering WW II
For more information contact Howard Gilbert
Israel Discussion Group
Lead by Colin Lewis and Allan Pilver
Meets on the second Monday of the month at 10AM
May through October via Zoom
The current multi front crisis facing Israel weighs on us all. The MCA Israel Discussion Group is an opportunity to share, listen and learn in these times of constant crisis and hopefully times of quiet.
This discussion group will be devoted to these current events. With a limited audience, participants will have an opportunity to dig into these pressing issues of the day and share opinions with fellow MCA members.
Current Issues Discussion Group
Lead by Ron Mutchnik
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM
Each month the group engages in an interesting, relevant and often controversial discussion. A shared magazine article is used as a spur for the interaction. If you enjoy stimulating conversations about current issues with a group of critical thinkers, please join us.
For additional information, contact Ron Mutchnik
Topics
June 20 - Why Liberals Struggle to Defend Liberalism July 18- Academic Freedom Under Fire
June 20 - Why Liberals Struggle to Defend Liberalism
July 18- Academic Freedom Under Fire