Sissy Block
Telephone: 917-771-4969
Email: show
Sissy Block is a writer and marketing professional based in the West Village in New York City. She first "met" Limmud NY in 2007 as a presenter. In 2008, she volunteered on the Programming Team and presented two popular sessions that she will be doing again this year - one about marketing and the other about doing what you love for a living. As co-chair of the Marketing and Outreach Team for Limmud NY 2009, Sissy can't wait to meet everyone who is new to Limmud NY...and hear how you heard about us!
“What I Really Want to Do Is…”
Brainstorming Your Best 2009
Back by popular demand from Limmud NY 2008, this session is an interactive brainstorming exercise that will help you tap into what you really want to do for a living (or in your free time if your job pays the bills but leaves you wanting more). We’ll use a set of brainstorming techniques that will help you go after your dreams in 2009. Or if you're already doing what you love and enjoy helping others, come share your ideas with others.
B'Tipul / In Treatment - Lost in Translation?
How Israeli Culture Gets Translated for HBO
Arts & Performance,
Israel
Obsessed with the HBO series "In Treatment"? Did you know it is based on the Israeli TV series B'Tipul? Come see scenes from the original Israeli series that are distinctly Israeli in nature, and see how they were Americanized for HBO series, which will be screened as well. What gets lost in translation? What can we learn from Israeli society from this TV series? How are our experiences in human relationships universal or specific to the country where we live?
Dance Party
The Limmud Rave
Sissy Block,
Eric Kollin
Social Programming
The dance party is another Limmud NY tradition. After a day filled with learning, it is time to let loose and dance the night away with your new Limmud friends.
DJ Schedule
12 pm–1 am: Eric the K—classic dancing
1 am–2 am: DJ Sissy Love—Israeli hits
Jewish Geography, Marketing 2.0 and More
Lessons From Limmud 2009
How-To,
Identity & Responsibility
A self-proclaimed “marketing animal” and professional copywriter and strategic communicator, Sissy Block will share strategies for creating interest in your project, organization or yourself. Sissy is the co-chair of Marketing and Outreach for Limmud NY, and will share a "behind the scenes" look at spreading the word about this amazing event. Topics will include e-mail marketing, networking, branding, guerrilla marketing, Web 2.0 marketing, and more.
