Jack Pesda, Ph.D.
Jewish Family Service’s Village at the Shore and the Board of Jewish Education are hosting a three-part lecture series on the Russian and Ukrainian history.
“Echoes of an Empire: Unraveling the Dynamic History of Russia and Ukraine” will be presented from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday starting next week, May 1.
Professor Jack L Pesda will facilitate discussions at the Marjorie & Lewis Katz JCC, 501 N. Jerome Ave.
Each week will focus on a different period of Russian and Ukrainian history, culminating with the present day.
Pesda has a doctorate in Russian history from Kent State University, specializing in Russian economic history. He has taught at Miami University of Ohio, Pennsylvania State University and Camden County College, where he served as the director of the Center for Cultural Engagement.
Individuals can attend all three programs or a single class.
The program is free and open to the entire community. Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries will be provided.
For more information, contact Tina Serota at 609-822-1108 or email Tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
