ADAM NIMOY Photo courtesy of Adam Nimoy.
ALBANY– Adam Nimoy, son of the late Leonard Nimoy, will present “Jewish Connections to Star Trek” on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Ohav Shalom Synagogue. Tickets include brunch and are available online at https://www.ohavshalom.org/events/jewish-connections-to-star-trek-with-adam-nimoy/.
Leonard Nimoy, who was best known for his portrayal of Mr. Spock in the Star Trek series and franchise,
incorporated aspects of Judaism into his role as Mr. Spock. Leonard Nimoy was distinctly proud of his Jewish roots and deeply connected to the traditions and practices of Judaism. Adam, too is proud of his heritage
“I am very much looking forward to coming to Albany to share my thoughts about the connections between Star Trek and Judaism,” said Adam Nimoy. “Some may know that the ‘Live Long and Prosper’ hand gesture comes from the way hands are configured for an ancient Jewish blessing, but there are many more similarities between Star Trek and Jewish wisdom found in the Old Testament and the Talmud. This is a very interesting topic not just for Trekkies, but for students of history and Jewish culture,” Adam added.
ADAM NIMOY at his bar mitzvah. Photo courtesy of Adam Nimoy.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Adam Nimoy to Albany and Ohav Shalom,” said Rabbi Dan Ornstein of Congregation Ohav Shalom. “I look forward to hearing his insights about the impact on and connections between Judaism and Star Trek. Since the beginning of COVID, I’ve been watching Star Trek avidly, (on my wife’s sage advice) especially “Deep Space Nine,” “Next Generation” and “Voyager.” I’ve taken note of some of the Jewish echoes in these series, as well as in the original series, in which Adam’s father, Leonard Nimoy, played such an important role. To hear about these connections directly from Adam will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all of us!”
Adam Nimoy, best known for his work as a writer and director, made a guest appearance on the “Big Bang Theory” in November 2015 in the episode, “The Spock Resonance” as a tribute to his father who died in February that year. He also directed “For the Love of Spock” (2016), the award-winning documentary feature film about his father, which was also released that year in memory of his dad.
Photo from the 1995 The Outer Limits “I, Robot,” starring Leonard Nimoy with son Adam Nimoy who was the director. Photo by Scott Schaffer, courtesy of Adam Nimoy.
Tickets for “Jewish Connections to Star Trek” must be purchased online and will be available for purchase online through Oct. 16. Tickets are $18 for Ohav Shalom members and $36 for non-members. Space is limited. No tickets will be sold at the door. Instructions for ticket holders will be provided after purchase is complete.
