Introducing Our Exciting Spring Courses—and a Special Offer!

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Will Di Novi
February 06, 2025


Lectures. Talks. Ideas.

Hello again, friends!

What a joy it’s been to host so many of you at our winter courses at the MNjcc! If you’d like to join the fun, you can still pick up a pro-rated subscription or drop-in ticket to our two ongoing courses.

But now to some exciting news: we’ve just launched the full course outlines for our three spring courses, which kick off at the end of March and are open for registration.

Press the “Register Now” buttons below to sign up and the “click HERE” links to see the full course schedules and topics, and more on our wonderful speakers.

We’re also excited to offer a special deal: sign up for two of our spring courses and we’ll throw in the third for free. If you’ve already signed up for at least one spring course, you’ll receive a separate email with a code you can use to take advantage of this offer. Otherwise, you can just sign up for the offer via our website—or email me at [email protected] to assist you.

We couldn’t be more excited to learn with you this spring!

Will Di Novi
Host and Organizer
The Speakers Annex

The Speakers Annex is proud to be presented in partnership with 

OUR 3 SPRING COURSES!


Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Mar. 25-May 6, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

The Soul of the City:
Beloved Cultural Landmarks in Great World Cities

An all-star roster of Speakers Annex favourites leads this fun survey of the great cultural landmarks in the world’s most interesting cities. From a look at the thrilling history of Notre Dame Cathedral with writer Lisa Pasold to literary scholar Ira Wells on the New York Public Library to Save the Deli author David Sax’s tribute to Toronto’s Harbord Bakery, join this celebration of the cultural gems that make a city great.

Click HERE for the full course schedule and topics.


Wednesdays, 10:30 AM-12 PM
Mar. 26-May 7, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

The Photographs That Defined the Modern Age

Inspired by a recent New York Times survey of the most influential photos in history, U of T Art Historian Jordan Bear assesses the creation and cultural legacy of the most indelible images of the past century, including stunning photos by Robert Frank, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Richard Avedon, Diane Arbus and more!

Click HERE for the full course schedule and topics.


Fridays, 10-11:30 AM
Mar. 28-May 9, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Anthems: Six Songs That Shaped the World We Live In

Acclaimed musician and music scholar Dr. Andrew Scott examines the genesis, and pop-cultural impact, of six iconic songs, taking us on a thrilling musical journey from Beethoven to the Beatles, from Bob Marley to Joni Mitchell to Leonard Cohen and beyond!

Click HERE for the full course schedule and topics.


Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Jan. 21-Feb. 25, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Great Buildings of the 20th Century: Architecture in An Age of Transformation 

Fresh off his popular courses on 21st Century Architecture, former Toronto Star architecture critic Christopher Hume leads this spirited survey of the most stunning and thought-provoking buildings of the 20th Century: a period of unprecedented architectural innovation.


Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Jan. 22-Feb. 26, 2025

MNjcc Members: $99
Non-Members: $119

Friends, Lovers & Rivals:
Iconic Duos That Changed the Course of History

Oxford-trained historian Dr. Laura Carlson leads this fun new series on the iconic partnerships that have transformed the arts, politics, science and popular culture. Learn how “creative pairs”—from Lennon and McCartney to Victoria and Albert—have shaped the world we live in.

IN CASE YOU’RE INTERESTED

Discover Jewish Women Comic Artists

In celebration of International Women's Day, award-winning British writer and graphic novelist Sarah Lightman dives into the careers of Jewish women comic artists - whose work explores family, motherhood, miscarriages, identity, queerness and more! Presented by the Miles Nadal JCC in partnership with Koffler Arts, co-sponsored by UJA’s Kultura Collective. Thursday March 6, 1:00-2:30pm. Join us live on Zoom or register to receive the recording. Questions? Email [email protected]

Register HERE.

  • For registration assistance, please contact the MNjcc customer support team at 416-924-6211 x0 or email [email protected]. You can also refer to this detailed, step-by-step registration guide.

  • Email me about our spring subscription offer, or anything else on your mind, at [email protected]. I love to hear from you!

  • Consult this FAQ Help Sheet for answers to common questions about our events.

  • And finally: a reminder that Speakers Annex attendees get a special deal on MNjcc memberships, which aren’t required to attend these programs but get you nice discounts. Contact the membership team at 416-924-6211 x6510 or [email protected], tell them “The Speakers Annex at the J sent me” and become a MNjcc member with no enrolment fee, for a savings of $85!

    Thank you again. We can’t wait to see you this winter/spring!