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Counting the Stars
The Jewish Journey to the Cosmos
 

Tony Zendle

Rabbis, Cosmonauts and Astronauts
Salt Beef in Space; Manishewitz on the Moon
Are there Jewish Themes in TV and Film ?
Asimov and the writers
Dr Who, Star Trek and religion

Look toward heaven, and count the stars (Genesis 15:5)
From the early rabbinical astronomers, Jews, whether scientists, astronauts or engineers have played and continue to play important roles in space exploration. 
Jewish involvement in space theatre, science fiction, and related fields is massive. From visionary writers such as Asimov and filmmakers such as Kubrick, Spielberg, and JJ Abrams to a multitude of actors and showrunners, Jewish individuals have shaped how we imagine the cosmos and possibilities for the future. Isaac Asimov saw AI well before it became a “thing”.
Tony will recount the story of Jews in Space as well as some of the more fun elements and the issues that have been faced along the way.