Sunday, November 9th • Kol Ami
9:30am Light Breakfast • 10:00am Lecture
Did you know that the very first home video game console—the Magnavox Odyssey—was born from the imagination of Ralph H. Baer, a brilliant inventor whose work shaped the world of interactive entertainment?
Kol Ami member Mark Baer, a licensed Utah attorney and the second of Ralph and Dena Baer’s three children, invites you to an engaging presentation about his father’s incredible life and legacy.
Ralph Baer’s 60+ year career revolutionized technology. From developing the first interactive television gaming unit to creating the beloved electronic game Simon, and later, Super Simon, Ralph’s innovations transformed how we play, learn, and connect. With more than 150 patents and countless creative achievements, he earned his place as the “Father of Video Games.”
Join us as Mark shares stories, insights, and behind-the-scenes details of his father’s pioneering work in commercial, military, and educational technology—and how one man’s vision forever changed the way we experience entertainment.
Please RSVP below!
Kol Ami Members: Free • Guests: $10 per person
Underwriting opportunities are available. Please contact programming@conkolami.org for more information.
Tue, October 28 2025
6 Cheshvan 5786
