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Clarke Explores Altruism at Local Speaker Series


Charlie Clarke, Psychology, presented “Good Samaritans and Righteous Christians” at Temple B’rith Kodesh on March 18. The presentation was part of the congregation’s 2006-2007 Sunday Morning Kollel series.

Clarke’s presentation focused on altruism across a variety of cultures, especially highlighting the motivations of people who risked their lives to save World War II refugees.

The Sunday Series at Temple B'rith Kodesh (2131 Elmwood Avenue) is free and open to the public. The remaining schedule for the season is below. Presentations begin at 11 am on the following Sundays:

March 25   Andrea Anderson Gluckman, "The Place of Religion in Hamas and Hezbollah"
April 1     Michael Dobkowski, "War and Terrorism As Seen Through A Jewish Lens"
April 22   Rabbi Kotok, "The Challenge of Diversity at Temple B’rith Kodesh"
May 6    Bob Sneider, "Jazz and Jewish Music' 

Rosanna Condello
College and Community Relations
03/22/2007