Lyceum Library 2006-2007

The 2006-7 season of the Lyceum programs are listed here.

Web Audio

Click on the mp3 audio file in the table below for audio of any event. The files are in MP3 format, ready for your iPod, computer, or MP3 player.

Web Video

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#1

Sept 17, 2006

Rabbi Carl Perkins

Rabbi of Temple Aliyah Needham, MA.

The Israel - Hezbollah Conflict

The Needham Lyceum begins a series on the Middle East with informed speakers from our own community. Rabbi Perkins was in Israel this July as the conflict with Hezbollah began.

#2

Sept 24, 2006

Ramin Abrishamian

The View from Iran

Discussion of conditions inside Iran as seen by a US citizen of Iranian decent on recent trips.

#3

Oct 1, 2006

Alan Greenfield

Save Darfur

Green signs abound! Here is the story of why and how one man inspired a group of teenagers to make a difference right here in Needham, MA.

#4

Oct 8, 2006

Dr. A. Cader Asmal

Terror is not Islamic

Do we call other thugs Catholic terrorists or Christian terrorists? How did the term Islamic terrorist come into use and what are some possible explanations? What have been the side effects?

#5

Oct 15, 2006

Jack A. Cole

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP)

The War on Drugs

Can you believe our nation has been fighting this war for over 30 years? Are we winning? Did prohibition work against alcohol? Will prohibition work against drugs? Jack A. Cole shares his insights and possible solutions.

#6

Oct 22, 2006

Kaveh Afrasiabi Ph.D.

Author, advisor, professor, Ph.D. Political Science Boston University.

Link to the slideshow

N. Korea, Iran and the Future of Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Dr. Afrasiabi has written on Iran's Nuclear policy, enrichment program, Islam and ecology. He has been an advisor to former Iranian President Khatami and taught at the University of Tehran.

#7

Nov 19, 2006

Timothy Kenslea Ph.D.

Author, Teacher Ph.D. History Boston College.

The Sedgwicks in Love

Dr. Kenslea's extensive research about one of America's most powerful Boston Families of the early nineteenth century comes alive in his new book of the same title.

#8

Dec 10, 2006

Jon Mattleman M.S.

Director, Needham Youth Commission

Youth and Safety:
Issues for Us All

Do you (did you, will you) sometimes feel exhausted just keeping in touch with your teenager? Is it different today than it was yesterday? Jon brings vital insights on this timely subject. Did you know? 39% do not tell parents they visit chat rooms. 40% Have done/said something online they wouldn't have done in person. 48% Know someone who bullies or harasses online. From 2005/6 Pollard survey of 6th graders use of the Internet.

#9

Jan 14, 2007

Chuck Collins

Founder, United for a Fair Economy

The Cost of Growing Economic Inequality

Economic inequality is growing rapidly. There is a high cost. Chuck Collins has pioneered in bringing together investors and business leaders to speak out against corporate practices and public policies that only increase this trend. Co-author, with William Gates, Sr., of Wealth and the Commonwealth, and author of Economic Apartheid in America, Chuck is now a senior scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies.

#10

Jan 28, 2007

Tim McCleary

Habitat for Humanity

Needham Interfaith Project

Let's do our share to support this community-wide project. Temple Beth Shalom challenged every family to contribute. Christ Episcopal Church has set up a $10,000 matching fund. This applies to our contributions, doubling the donation. Let's do it! Make your check payable to First Parish and mark it NIHH.

#11

Mar 18, 2007

Ruth Kolbe, Cathy Livingston

UU Urban Ministry

You Can Make a Difference

Watch the video to see how you can help. Click here to view it

#12

Mar 18, 2007

Jeanne Gerber

Whole Foods and Health

In case you missed this informative session or didn't take good notes, here is your reading assignment! Click to view it

#13

Mar 25, 2007

Rev. John Buehrens

Minister First Parish

How to Stop the Iraq War

Dialog with John and other members of First Parish about ideas for attaining peace in Iraq and the wider middle east region.

#14

May 6, 2007

Elizabeth de la Vega

Federal Prosecutor, retired, Author, TomDispatch.com

U.S. vs. George W. Bush et. al.

What if there was a fraud worse than ENRON and no one did anything about it? In her new book, experience a mock grand jury investigation composed of documented records of the Bush administration's conspiracy to take the nation to war in Iraq.

#15

May 13, 2007

Jackie and Ron Shepherd