15th Annual Wasserman Conference Set for March 25

By Mary Beth Spina

Release Date: March 6, 2001 This content is archived.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jewish foods, crafts, dance, arts and philosophy will be highlighted during "2001: A Spiritual Odyssey," the 15th Annual Wasserman Conference set for March 25 in the Student Union on the University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus.

Designed primarily for Jewish students, the event will be free and open to the public. It is funded by the Wasserman Family Foundation and hosted by Hillel of Buffalo.

The program will open at 11:15 a.m. with a bagel and blintz brunch -- for which there will be a fee for non-students -- followed by a presentation by Rabbi David Nelson, Ph.D., director of Jewish Life and Learning at Bergen County (N.J.) Community College.

An accomplished teacher, speaker and musician, Nelson will discuss Judaism, its culture and traditions in today's society.

Workshops from 1:25-2:20 p.m. will explore Jewish music, arts, media and traditions.

There will be an opportunity to experience Israeli folk dancing, meditation, comedy improvisation and make traditional crafts and religious items at workshops scheduled from 2:25-3:20 p.m.

Jewish foods will be available for tasting during the afternoon programs.

For more information, call Hillel at 639-8361.