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2026 Ancient Studies Writing Retreat

Royce Hall 306 10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles

Global Antiquity is delighted to invite UCLA faculty members to an ancient studies writing retreat. Join colleagues from across the Humanities and Social Sciences for an opportunity to make meaningful progress on your latest project in a quiet, contemplative space. The event will take place from 9:00 am–5:00 pm in Royce 306 on Wednesday, May 13, with breakfast and coffee served at 9:00 am and lunch at 12:00 pm. Please feel free to come and go as your schedule allows, and we hope to see you there! This event is graciously sponsored by a grant from the UCLA Center for...

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Music and Religion in Popular Culture: The Case of Orthodox Jews and Christian Contemporary Music

Kaplan 365

Since the 1960s religious practitioners have created their own music to express their beliefs and values to shield the community from popular culture.  The Irony is they use the popular culture that they reject from American culture in their music.  This presentation by Mark Kligman (UCLA) will highlight important composers and groups with audio and video examples of Orthodox Jewish and Christian Contemporary Music. RSVP required here for in-person attendance. Register for Zoom link here. Co-sponsored by the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies and the Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience.