Judaism & Art Discussion Group2019-04-25T12:06:33-04:00

Why a Judaism and Art Discussion Group?

To deeper our appreciation of our heritage and to connect with that heritage through art. Jewish identification can be nurtured through the study of the Torah, and for some it can be the excursion into Jewish art and Jewish artists. We explore the work of Jewish artists and how Judaism may or may not have infused and inspired their creativity.

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.

Judaism & Art Activities

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 [...]

November 1st, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eye On The Arts

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 [...]

September 30th, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eye On The Arts

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 [...]

September 9th, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eyes On The Arts

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 [...]

August 5th, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eye On The Arts

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 [...]

June 28th, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eye On The Arts

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 [...]

May 31st, 2021|Comments Off on Oculus: Eye On Art
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