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TCJFF Screening: Fiddler on the Moon – Judaism in Space + Dr. Avi Loeb
Finally. A film to answer to the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Dr. Avi Loeb (virtual)
Astrophysicist, Harvard University
Moderated by Tom Maher
Abraham (Avi) Loeb is a world-renowned astrophysicist, bestselling author, and the Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. A pioneer in exploring black holes, the first stars, and the search for extraterrestrial life, he has written more than a thousand scientific papers and the acclaimed books Extraterrestrial and Interstellar. Loeb has led groundbreaking initiatives including Harvard’s Black Hole Initiative and the Galileo Project, and has advised both the White House and international science foundations.
COST:
FREE
This film program is co-sponsored by the Mutual UFO Network of Minnesota (MUFON).