These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
China, the United States, and the Challenges of a New World Order
Join Osher and Richard Price for a lecture that discusses the development of China
as an economic powerhouse and how it has generated concerns in Washington and the
West.
Tech Café
These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
Tech Café
These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
Growing up Jewish in Communist Budapest
In this gripping lecture, Judit Price will present a short historical background of
the persecution and survival of the Hungarian Jewish population originating from the
11th century, and their consequent progression into the 21 centuries, including an
overview of education, culture, and commerce. Judit will then focus on her life surviving
under a Communist authoritarian regime.
Tech Café
These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
Gertrude Stein: Paris, Modernism, and a Family Connection
August 29 and September 5, 2026
Nicholas Stein's grandparents were Gertrude Stein favorite first cousins. Join Osher,
David Bisno, and Nicholas Stein for a once in a lifetime lecture where he will use
family insights and cultural history, to illuminate the woman who became one of the
20th century’s most influential figures.
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
Join Osher in welcoming historian and author Richard Bell to rediscover the Revolution
as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity, and transformation across six continents.
Hearts of Darkness
Join Osher for a special screening of Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the legendary documentary chronicling the chaotic, obsessive, and unforgettable
making of Apocalypse Now as part of our "35 Years Ago in Film" series. Discussion led by John Peterman.
Silence of the Lambs
Join Osher for a screening of The Silence of the Lambs, the iconic psychological thriller that reshaped the genre, as part of our "35 Years
Ago in Film" series. Discussion led by Steve Solomon.
107 Days at Sea: The Journey That Changed Everything
In this special lecture Jill Siegal Chalsty shares the story behind her memoir Packets of Hope, inviting participants to travel alongside her through the ports she visited, the
people she met, and the reflections that transformed personal adversity into strength
and global impact. Jill demonstrates how one person’s courage can create ripples that
span continents.
Thelma and Louise
Join Osher for a screening of Thelma and Louise, Ridley Scott's landmark 1991 film that redefined the road movie genre, as part of
our "35 Years Ago in Film" series. Discussion led by Beverly Marshall.