Why a Judaism and Art Discussion Group?
We inaugurated the program at the 75th Anniversary observance of Kristallnacht “the Night of Broken Glass” in November, 2013. Saul Rosenstreich led a discussion based on a Yad Vashem exhibit illustrated by portraits painted in the concentration camps of interred Jews by Jewish artists, all who ultimately perished in the camps.
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Oculus: Eye On The Arts
This month’s Oculus column features a photograph by Ellen Jaffe, a member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group. The timing is early, she said, just before the sun breaks the horizon, and the [...]
Oculus: Eye On The Arts
This month’s Oculus feature is an oil stick and graphite work by Judith K. Weiner, a founding member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group. Inspired by the ever-changing moods of morning and evening [...]
Oculus: Eyes On The Arts
This month’s Oculus feature is a sculpture by Irma Strimban, a member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group. The piece, 24 inches in height, was formed in clay, cast in plaster, and then [...]
Oculus: Eye On The Arts
As the Covid pandemic lessens and we reflect on the past year, let’s give thanks for having survived. The Shehechyanu blessing (who has sustained us) is the traditional Hebrew prayer for this sentiment. The [...]
Oculus: Eye On The Arts
This month’s Oculus column features a poem by Ann Hurwitz, a member of the shul’s newly organized group devoted to a broader spectrum of the arts. The next meeting of the group is Monday, July [...]
Oculus: Eye On Art
This month’s Oculus column features a 14 x 4-inch clay figure by Graham Diamond, a member of the shul’s Judaism and Art group. As the artist explained, he was working on a figure of [...]
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