2026 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
ROBERT WATSON, Ph.D.
Professor, historian, author, and media commentator specializing in American history and politics.
FEBRUARY 6 -8, 2026
WALK-INS WELCOME BUT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE SHABBAT DINNER, SHABBAT CAFE LUNCH, AND MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST.
Watson has been a faculty member at Lynn University since 2007 and has authored more than 45 books and approximately 200 scholarly articles, essays, and chapters. His recent, critically acclaimed works include The Nazi Titanic, America’s First Crisis, When Washington Burned, America’s First Plague, and George Washington’s Final Battle.A frequent voice in national and international media, Dr. Watson has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, the BBC, and other major outlets. He regularly lectures at universities, museums, and historic sites across the country and has served in editorial and leadership roles with numerous scholarly journals, academic projects, and historical foundations, including organizations connected to the American presidency.
THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE INCLUDES SUB-THEMES,
MEAL, SERVICE & PROGRAM INFORMATION:
DAY 1 - EREV SHABBAT - Friday, February 6 @ 5:30 pm
Topic: "THE NAZI TITANIC: The bizarre, little-known story of the final days of the Holocaust."
The program is free to attend.
Registration and payment are required to attend the Shabbat dinner.
SHABBAT DINNER INFORMATION:
$40 per person - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Catered by Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen of Sarasota
MENU:
Appetizers & Rolls
Salad
Broasted Chicken
Vegan option available (call office)
Red Skin Parsley Potatoes
Dutch Blend Vegetables
Brownies
Cookies
Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Water
Reservations can be placed at the bottom of this page, or by calling (941) 383-3428.
DAY 2 - SHABBAT MORNING - Saturday, February 7 @ 10:00 am
Topic: "PRESIDENT HARRYS. TRUMAN: His Role in Promoting Statehood for Israel in 1948."
The program is free to attend.
Registration is requested to attend the FREE Luncheon following the Service.
Following the Service and Presentation, all in attendance are invited to partake in a light lunch at TBI’s FREE Shabbat Café.
Please contact the Temple office to let us know you plan to attend,
no later than Tuesday, February 3 at noon.
(941) 383-3428 or email info@longboatkeytemple.org
DAY 3 - SUNDAY MORNING - February 8 @ 9:30 am
Topic: "BEHIND HITLER’S HATE:
A Deep Dive into Nazi Pseudo-Science, Conspiracy Theory and Antisemitism"
Men’s Club Breakfast Program - $22 per person payable to the TBI Men’s Club
MUST RSVP by Wednesday, February 4 at noon
To reserve for the breakfast, please contact the office directly to pay by phone - (941) 383-3428
THE SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND IS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE CHARLOTTE P. GRAVER FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Tue, February 17 2026 30 Shevat 5786