BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Puffin Cultural Forum - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Puffin Cultural Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T010251Z CREATED:20260528T185432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T010251Z UID:10000198-1781452800-1781452800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Fierce and Fast! The Peregrine Falcon - A Book Talk by Jim Wright DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Jim Wright\, author of acclaimed new book “The Peregrine Falcon\,” tells all about the incredible raptors in his lavishly illustrative talk: how they can travel at 200 mph\, why they nearly went extinct\, how they were saved in the unlikeliest way\, and how they became internet superstars. Even if you think you know a lot about peregrines\, prepare to be surprised! PLUS\, as an added bonus\, Jim will be displaying a racing-pigeon leg band that he retrieved from a peregrine pellet! \nBooklist magazine raves: “Full of personal anecdotes from Wright’s many years as a nest monitor and hawk watcher and quotes from scientists and early naturalists and richly illustrated with beautiful color photos\, this will be the peregrine primer for years to come.” \nIn addition to this go-to book on peregrine falcons\, Jim Wright has written “The Screech Owl Companion\,” “The Real James Bond\,” “The Nature of the Meadowlands\,” and several other books. He monitors nesting peregrines for the state of New Jersey in the spring\, coordinates the State Line Hawk Watch in the fall\, and writes a birding column for “The Record” in Northern New Jersey every two weeks. He is a deputy marsh warden at the Celery Farm Nature Preserve in Allendale. \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/fierce-and-fast-the-peregrine-falcon-a-book-talk-by-jim-wright/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jim-Wright-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T170942Z CREATED:20260526T162952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170942Z UID:10000197-1781200800-1781200800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:"The Hate U Give" Film Screening & Talkback by Juneteenth Teaneck DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n The Juneteenth Committee of Teaneck (established in 2021)\, in collaboration with the Puffin Cultural Forum and Teaneck International Film Festival\, is proud to host a FREE community film screening and talkback of The Hate U Give on Thursday\, June 11th at 6:00PM. \nSynopsis:\nBased on the bestselling novel by Angie Thomas\, The Hate U Give follows Starr Carter\, a teenager balancing life between her neighborhood and private school. After witnessing the police shooting of her childhood friend Khalil\, Starr struggles to find her voice while speaking out against injustice. The film explores race\, activism\, family\, and the power of using your voice to create change. \nContent warning:\nThis film depicts police brutality\, gun violence\, and racial violence. \nFollowing the screening\, there will be a community discussion focused on identity\, social justice\, youth voice\, and community impact. The moderators of the TalkBack are both Teaneck High School graduates and community leaders. \nThe committee’s goal is to bring youth out for this important film because many of the themes are relatable to what young people experience and discuss today. The film also connects to topics and books students are currently reading in school\, making it both meaningful and timely. \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n The Hate U Give | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Play\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n videoTextBlockModalblock_e66addf30fc21cecfc3de3d40b9d5fcfTitle\n \n ×\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your browser does not support the video tag.\n \n \n \n \n \n Close Popup\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/the-hate-u-give-film-screening-talkback-by-juneteenth-teaneck/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Film,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/THE-HATE-U-GIVE-IG-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260514T165841Z CREATED:20260420T181928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165841Z UID:10000187-1778871600-1778871600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:The Story of Alice & Al\, Our Local Bald Eagles DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join us for a very special event as Don Torino\, President of Bergen County Audubon Society\, tells the story of Alice & Al\, our local and beloved pair of bald eagles. Listen as he recounts the fight to save them\, and how that fight brought the community together and changed it forever. \nDon Torino is a sage and tireless environmental leader\, naturalist\, activist\, writer\, and author of two books. As President of Bergen County Audubon Society\, he helps educate the public on the importance of native plants and wildlife habitats. He has been recognized for his presentations that engage attendees in the natural world and their power to protect it. \n– \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/the-story-of-alice-al-our-local-bald-eagles/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Story-of-Alice-Al-Insta-flyer-FREE-VERSION-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260205T181730Z CREATED:20260127T163421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T181730Z UID:10000168-1771171200-1771171200@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:"Life in the Meadowlands" with Don Torino DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Come listen to author and president of the Bergen County Audubon Society Don Torino as he presents stories from his book\, Life In The Meadowlands. Educational and poetic\, the book documents Torino’s upbringing in the wetlands area of northern New Jersey\, which lies along the Atlantic Flyway\, a major migration route for millions of birds. The Meadowlands have been subject to destruction for a few centuries. But in recent years\, some small sections of it have been rehabilitated. \nTorino says: “Growing up in the Meadowlands was special. It is a time long gone\, that can never be relived again. We will talk about what it was like and how it forever guided my life to this day\, as president of Bergen County Audubon Society. We grew up with nature all around us… there were still farm stands and horse stables\, and fishermen\, trappers\, and hunters were part of the culture. We were in a different world\, almost isolated – and although I did not realize it at the time\, it was a very special place to grow up.” \nLife in the Meadowlands offers insightful views of how each of us impact our world and reminds us of the beauty around us. No matter where you live\, this book will inspire you to take a closer look at the natural world around you and to take better care of it. \nTorino is a sage and tireless environmental leader\, naturalist\, speaker\, and advocate for wildlife and conservation\, particularly within the Meadowlands area. As President of Bergen County Audubon Society\, he helps educate the public on the importance of native plants and wildlife habitats. He has been recognized for his presentations that engage attendees in the natural world and their power to protect it. \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 2/12 at 5PM) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/stories-from-life-in-the-meadowlands-with-don-torino/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LifeintheMeadowlands_IGFlyer-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T190000 DTSTAMP:20250918T193404Z CREATED:20250729T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193404Z UID:10000116-1758308400-1758308400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:BCAS: Owls of New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino as he teaches about one of the most fascinating families of raptors we have in New Jersey: the owls! From the tiny Northern Saw-whet owl to the large Great Horned owl\, people have always been fascinated with these amazing creatures of the night. Come learn all about the diet\, social behaviors\, calls\, and habitats of these amazing birds of prey that thrive in and around your own backyards! \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 9/18 at 5PM) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/bcas-owls-of-new-jersey/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BCAS-OWLS-Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T150000 DTSTAMP:20250612T235310Z CREATED:20250408T152449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T235310Z UID:10000103-1749826800-1749826800@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:BCAS: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino as he teaches you how to bring these magical flying jewels to your backyard. New Jersey is lucky to attract the ruby-throated hummingbird\, many of whom make an incredible migratory journey across the Gulf of Mexico and can complete this 500 mile flight in less than a day\, without stopping! Come learn more about this incredible bird\, the native flowers and shrubs that they need to survive\, and how YOU can lend them a hand. \nSnacks and drinks will be served! \nFREE\nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs 6/12 at 5PM) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/bcas-attracting-hummingbirds-to-your-backyard/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BCAS-Hummingbirds-Insta-flier-REVISED.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T140000 DTSTAMP:20250107T135333Z CREATED:20250102T171554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T135333Z UID:10000059-1737727200-1737727200@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Music of the Yiddish Silver Screen - Lecture & Presentation DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Eve Sicular\, bandleader and drummer for both Isle of Klezbos & Metropolitan Klezmer\, presents a lecture diving into the various soundtrack gems of Yiddish films. \nHer multi-media array will feature such clips as the tenement wedding scene in “Uncle Moses\,” a coming-out tango from “Americaner Schadchen” [American Matchmaker]\, a lovelorn lament from a lesser-known scene in “The Dybbuk\,” and Molly Picon’s swinging theme song from “Mamele\,” all of which her bands have also adapted into their own arrangements. \nUsing her experiences as a film archivist for YIVO Institute\, curatorial staffer for MoMA’s landmark Yiddish cinema retrospective Bridge of Light\, and now film programmer for Yiddish New York Festival\, she will also share footage from movie sources including an unexpected melange of Socialist credo and dialect humor; a rare glimpse of Soviet Yiddish star Solomon Mikhoels in a beloved musical comedy; and a Polish operatic subtext for a Moishe Oysher lullaby\, among many other insights. \n  \nSuggested Donation: $10 \nRSVP below\, OR call: 201-836-3499 (Must call before Thurs. 1/23 at 5PM) \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to make free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/music-of-the-yiddish-silver-screen-lecture-presentation/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MusicYiddishScreen_InstaFlier.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T110000 DTSTAMP:20241207T150221Z CREATED:20241206T212400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T150221Z UID:10000054-1733655600-1733655600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Puffin Interview Series With Dr. Joe Chuman: Joshua Leifer DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join us for the premiere of a new interview by Dr. Joe Chuman of author Joshua Leifer\, who will be discussing his book Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life. \nTablets Shattered is Joshua Leifer’s lively and personal history of the fractured American Jewish present. Leifer provides an illuminating and meticulously reported map of contemporary Jewish life and a sober conjecture about its future. As it traverses today’s Jewish landscape through uncommon personal familiarity with the widest range of Jewish experience\, Tablets Shattered also charts the universal quest to build enduring communities amid historical and political rupture. \nJoshua Leifer is a journalist\, editor\, and translator. His essays and reporting have appeared widely in international publications\, including The New York Review of Books\, The New York Times\, The Guardian\, The New Statesman\, Haaretz\, The Nation\, and elsewhere. A member of the Dissent editorial board\, he previously worked as an editor at Jewish Currents and at +972 Magazine. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Yale University\, where his research focuses on the history of modern moral and social thought. \nThis interview will premiere on our Youtube channel on Sunday\, December 8th 2024 at 4:00PM! \nView the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Ld17s8J_Q \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/puffin-interview-series-with-dr-joe-chuman-joshua-leifer/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Chuman_JoshuaLeifer_flier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20240714T022955Z CREATED:20240711T205854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T022955Z UID:10000026-1721833200-1721833200@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Puffin Interview Series With Dr. Joe Chuman: Anthony F. Greco (IN PERSON) DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join us for a live\, in-person interview by Dr. Joe Chuman of author Anthony F. Greco\, who will be discussing his book Chomsky’s Challenge to American Power: A Guide for the Critical Reader\, published by Vanderbilt University Press. The on-stage discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A! \nSuggested Donation: $10 \nRSVP at: https://chomskyschallengeatpuffin.eventbrite.com \nOr call: 201-836-3499 \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to make free reservation(s). Thank you! \nAbout Chomsky and the book: \nNoam Chomsky is a pioneering scholar in the field of linguistics\, but he is better known as a public intellectual: an iconoclastic\, radical critic of US politics and foreign policy. Chomsky’s Challenge examines most of the major subjects Chomsky has dealt with in his nearly half century of intellectual activism–the Vietnam War\, America’s broader international role (especially its interventions in the Third World)\, the structure of power in American politics\, the role of the media and of intellectuals in forming public opinion\, and American foreign policy in the post-Cold War world. \nChomsky is as controversial as he is influential. Admirers see him as a courageous teller of unpleasant truths about political power and those who wield it in the United States. Critics view him as a propagandist and ideologue who sees only black and white where there are multiple shades of gray. While Chomsky’s fans tend to view him uncritically\, his critics often don’t take him seriously. Unlike any previous work\, this book takes Chomsky seriously while treating him critically. The author gives Chomsky credit for valuable contributions to our understanding of the contemporary political world but spares no criticism of the serious deficiencies he sees in Chomsky’s political analyses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/puffin-interview-series-with-dr-joe-chuman-anthony-f-greco-in-person/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Anthony_greco_flier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000 DTSTAMP:20240714T022043Z CREATED:20240711T210226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T022043Z UID:10000027-1720958400-1720958400@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Stories And Music From “Chopping Wood” With David Bernz\, On Pete Seeger DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Come listen to author\, musician\, and two-time Grammy-winning producer David Bernz present stories and music from his new book\, Chopping Wood: Thoughts & Stories Of A Legendary American Folksinger based on his years of conversations with his close friend and collaborator\, Pete Seeger. The book takes readers on a uniquely personal journey through the legendary folksinger and songwriter’s remarkable life and career. Minimally edited to preserve Seeger’s trademark cadence\, the book is punctuated by historical images and commentary by David Bernz\, as well as remembrances from other musicians and friends and a foreword by Arlo Guthrie. Readers will come to know Pete more deeply as they hear this gentle\, principled man’s voice\, and bear witness to his humility and willingness to respect those whose opinions differed greatly from his own—vital qualities in these troubled and divisive times. \n“There is no one more important as a source of inspiration and process in the world of folk music than Pete.” – Peter Yarrow (from Peter\, Paul & Mary) \n  \nN95 or equivalent masks required. Limited quantity will be available at the door for those without one. \nSuggested Donation: $10 \nRSVP at: https://choppingwoodatpuffin.eventbrite.com \nOr call: 201-836-3499 \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to make free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? Get ready to attend this event by getting directions\, reviewing our venue rules\, and reading about our accessibility features. \nVisit us URL:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/event/stories-and-music-from-chopping-wood-with-david-bernz-on-pete-seeger/ LOCATION:20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, NJ 07666\, 20 Puffin Way\, Teaneck\, New Jersey\, 07666 CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.puffinculturalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/choppingwoodflier.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T120000 DTSTAMP:20240714T022444Z CREATED:20240711T203634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T022444Z UID:10000022-1717329600-1717329600@www.puffinculturalforum.org SUMMARY:Puffin Interview Series With Dr. Joe Chuman: Joe Conason (IN PERSON) DESCRIPTION:Past Events › Talk \n \n \n \n Literary Arts \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP now\n \n \n share \n \n\n \n \n Join us for a live\, in-person interview with author Joe Conason at the Puffin Cultural Forum. \nIn his upcoming book The Longest Con: How Grifters\, Swindlers\, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism\, scheduled to be released on July 10th\, Conason uses an unsparing and often comic narrative to explore the right’s long\, steep descent into a movement whose principal aim is not to protect freedom or defend the Constitution\, but merely to line the pockets of pretenders and blowhards whose malevolent tactics now endanger the nation. \nJoe Conason is an American journalist\, author\, and liberal political commentator. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of The National Memo\, and is the editor of Type Investigations\, a nonprofit journalism center. He has authored two New York Times best-selling books: The Hunting of the President and Big Lies: The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine and How It Distorts the Truth. \nThe on-stage discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. \nN95 or equivalent masks required. Limited quantity will be available at the door for those without one. \nSuggested Donation: $10 \nRSVP at: https://thelongestconatpuffin.eventbrite.com \nOr call: 201-836-3499 \nIf you cannot pay the suggested donation\, please call 201-836-3499 or email aortega@puffinfoundation.org to make free reservation(s). Thank you! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Date: Sunday\, June 14 \n \n \n Time: 4:00 PM \n \n Location: \n \n \n 20 Puffin Way \n \n Teaneck \n \n New Jersey \n \n 07666 \n \n \n \n Cost: Free \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Google Calendar \n\n \n\n \n iCalendar \n\n \n\n \n Outlook 365 \n\n \n\n \n Outlook Live \n\n \n\n \n Export .ics file \n\n \n\n \n Export Outlook .ics file \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prepare For Your Visit\nGot your reservations? 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