Professor Tudor Parfitt (Florida International University) will give a lecture entitled "Becoming Jewish in sub-Saharan Africa." The lecture is the first in the 2017-2018 Jacob and Jennie L. Lichter Lecture Series in Judaic Studies presented by the department of Judaic Studies at the University of Cincinnati. The location for the lecture is the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. Free parking is available on site. Refreshments will be served after the lectures. Dietary laws observed. Reservations are encouraged. Contact Brandi Forbes, Department of Judaic Studies at (513) 556-4109 or .