Super Jews

Super Jews!

The Jewish History of Comic Books & Superheroes

Join Cantor Jeremy Burko for a five-session journey through the fascinating intersection of Jewish history and comic book culture!

Discover how Jewish creators shaped the golden age of comics, brought legends like the Golem to life in superhero stories, and tackled themes of identity, justice, and resilience.

Thursdays at 7:30 PM on Zoom

  • Jan. 23: From Krakow to Krypton – Explore the Jewish origins of the comic book industry and its pivotal role in WWII.
  • Jan. 30: Holy Moses Batman! – Dive into the Silver Age, where Jewish creators used comics to discuss heavy-hitting topics like racism and the Holocaust.
  • Feb. 6: Golems, Golems, and More Golems – Uncover the Jewish legend of the Golem and its superheroic legacy.
  • Feb. 13: Up, Up, and Oy Vey! – Special guest Terry Schonberger takes us through the rise of Jewish and Israeli representation in comics from the 1970s onward.
  • Feb. 20: Sold Out to the Mouse – IN-PERSON FINALE! Celebrate Jewish graphic novels and the legacy of Jewish creators in modern storytelling.  Final session includes a live exhibit of comic book issues discussed throughout the series!

REGISTRATION LINKS

The Zoom Registration is: Super Jews – Zoom Registration

The In Person Registration link is: Super Jews! In Person Event

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Address
47 Glenbrook Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M6B 2L7

Phone
(416) 782-4495

Email
[email protected]

Office hours
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Services
Saturday 9:30 a.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – Library

 

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Beth Torah Congregation is a bastion of traditional contemporary Judaism and aspires to inspire meaningful Jewish living as it intersects modern life.

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