Robert Watson, Ph.D.
Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 pm
Benjamin Franklin; The Greatest American Explore Benjamin Franklin’s vast and diverse contributions to the nascent nation.
Thursday, December 18, 7:30 pm
John Adams, The Boston Massacre Trial and the Shaping of American Jurisprudence
A first look at a new book by Robert Watson.
Tuesday, January 27, 7:30 pm
America 250; The Story of America’s Independence
On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. America250, the official national effort, to plan and coordinate the celebration, is already underway.
$30 each, Gold & Gold Plus Members: $25, Platinum Members: Free
92nd Street Live!
Exceptional Events Create Powerful Connections
Bringing the 92nd Street Y to you, right here in Boca Raton! This is your ticket to world class lectures, performances, concerts and more, live from the stages of the 92nd Street Y. Each month, we will bring you 3 live events. (Click here for virtual programs.)
All live programs will be $10.
November LIVE
Tuesday, November 18, 2:00 pm
Tom Freston in Conversation with Jon Stewart: Unplugged
Join Tom Freston, cofounder of MTV and CEO of Viacom, for a conversation with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart about a high-flying life of adventures from the Sahara to the C-suite — and his new memoir, Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu.
Before becoming a media mogul, Tom Freston was a risk-taking, rule-defying globe-trotter, hitchhiking around the world, running a clothing export company out of India and Afghanistan. And in his new memoir, Unplugged, he takes us behind the scenes and shares his decidedly non-traditional path to the C-suite — from bartending his way across the US and the Caribbean to a trek across the Sahara Desert to launching a fashion company in India before joining the small group that launched MTV — climbing the ladder at Viacom to oversee Nickelodeon, VH1, CMT, and Comedy Central, where he met a talented young comedian named Jon Stewart.
In a funny, candid conversation, hear him and Stewart as they discuss his remarkable and non-traditional career — following his gut to craft a life around music and travel, emerging as a major cultural influencer in the world of television, stories from the set, and more.
December LIVE
Tuesday, December 2, 1:00 pm
Jeffrey Selingo in Conversation with ABC News' David Muir: Dream School
Join New York Times bestselling author and college selection expert Jeff Selingo for a conversation with ABC News’ David Muir that pulls back the curtain on the college admissions process — and Seligo’s new book, Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You. Don’t miss this clear-eyed and practical conversation about finding colleges that combine value, access, and excellence, helping families move past the myth of academic prestige and toward the right fit — a lifeline for every student and family.
Thursday, December 4, 3:00 pm
Bourbon Barons: Noah Rothbaum and Rabbi David Ingber in Conversation on Jews on the Bourbon Trail
Join acclaimed spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum alongside Rabbi David Ingber, with special guests Max Shapira and Kate Latts of Heaven Hill Brands, for a fascinating afternoon uncovering the Jewish legacy within America’s whiskey story. This conversation will explore the intertwined narratives of tradition, adaptation, and entrepreneurship that continue to shape both whiskey and Jewish-American identity. Guided by Rabbi Ingber, the discussion will weave history, culture, and spirituality into a spirited and thought-provoking dialogue.
Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 pm
Ryan Holiday in Conversation with Stephanie Ruhle: Wisdom Takes Work
In a world that rewards instant reaction over reflection, outrage over understanding, and convenience over depth, how do we hold on to the values that actually make life — and society — better? Join us for an afternoon that promises not just ideas, but the kind of conversation that can change how you see the world, and how you move through it.
Lectures
Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm at B’nai Torah Congregation
While Israel Slept with author Yaakov Katz
A powerful indictment of the political and military decisions that led to October 7. While Israel Slept tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries.
Yaakov Katz is the former editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post. He writes for Newsweek and The Jewish Chronicle, hosts the JPPI weekly podcast and has appeared on CNN and BBC. He is the author of Shadow Strike and the co-author with Amir Bohbot of Weapon Wizards.
Wednesday, October 22, 2:00 pm
Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement with author Judith L. Pearson
Presented in partnership with Levis JCC Health & Wellness and Sharsheret. This book and presentation will highlight the courageous efforts of three women—Rose Kushner, Shirley Temple Black, and Evelyn Lauder—who fought to change the landscape of breast cancer awareness, treatment, and support. Their collective stories underscore the power of individual activism in transforming public health and societal attitudes toward breast cancer.
Judith Pearson is a best-selling author, an accomplished presenter, and a graduate of Michigan State University. But her favorite title is “story teller,” resulting in six biographies, including a best-seller and two award-winners. Judy was named one of Chicago’s Most Inspirational Women by Chicago Magazine, selected as a finalist for the Arizona Healthcare Leadership Awards and named a Phoenix Healthcare Hero. Judy and her husband live in Nokomis, Florida.
$10
Monday, December 1, 7:30 pm
Mazeltov with author and filmmaker Eli Zuzovsky
Book talk and screening of short film, Mazel Tov Mazeltov is a powerfully told coming-of-age story about an Israeli boy navigating queer lust, shame, and national tension on the day he becomes a man. Set in a chaotic banquet hall during wartime, Adam’s bar mitzvah unravels into a glorious catastrophe. Through the varied perspectives of family and friends, Mazeltov reveals a young man’s quest to understand himself and his place in a fractured world. It is a tender yet satirical examination of identity, religion, war, and the messiness of being human.
Eli Zuzovsky is a film and theater writer and director, born and raised in Tel Aviv. He graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s in filmmaking and English, winning the Sudler, Hoopes, and McCord Prizes. Zuzovsky holds a master’s in French and German and a Ph.D. in fine art from Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Shortlisted for an Israeli Academy Award, his work has been presented at the Harvard Film Archive, the American Repertory Theater, and Modern Art Oxford, among others. He’s been selected for the Venice Biennale College, Berlinale Talents, the Israeli Forbes list of “30 Under 30,” the Séries Mania Writers Campus, and the London Library Emerging Writers Programme. Zuzovsky is the winner of the 2025 Einstein Fellowship for “outstanding young thinkers.” Mazeltov is his debut novel.
$10
