Bernard-Henri Lévy at the JCC
The Pritzker Family Lecture
Philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy (BHL) is one of France’s most famous public intellectuals. Among BHL’s dozens of books are the European bestseller Who Killed Daniel Pearl? and Barbarism with a Human Face; he is co-founder of the antiracist group SOS Racism. Hear BHL discuss his philosophy, his activism and his latest book, Left in Dark Times: A Stand Against the New Barbarism.
"Superman and prophet: we have no equivalent in the United States." - Vanity Fair
Link: San Francisco JCC
Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of France in San Francisco
Where / When
Dates:
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California St
San Francisco, CA 94118
T (415) 292-1200
Written on Aug. 21, 08
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