Fairleigh Dickinson University's
Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning (FILL)

Judith Israel, M.A. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to her retirement, Judith was Vice President of Research at Burrelle’s Information Services in Livingston, NJ.  She is also the founder of The Cyberskeptic’s Guide to Internet Research, a monthly newsletter for information specialists and corporate librarians. Judith has published many articles in other publications and has made major presentations in the information field.  She is a graduate of Barnard College and holds an M.A. in English from NYU where she has also completed work for a doctorate.  In addition, she has received an MLS from Rutgers University.​

 

Classes Judith teaches:

Poetry as Affirmation

Poetry can soothe, excite and stimulate the mind as well as the heart. In this class, students will read, analyze and write poetry to see how meaningful it can be in their everyday lives in a comfortable workshop setting. 

 

The Art of Poetry 

 

Looking at Poets

This innovative course will allow students to look at poetry from the perspectives of both crafting and analyzing poems.  Deborah will provide techniques to encourage creativity and generate ideas so that students will feel comfortable enough to write their own poems. Participants will also be given the opportunity to share their ideas if they choose (bring a notebook and pen to class). Judith will continue with an examination of the lives of well-known poets and an analysis of their works. Handouts will be provided.