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 Great Scholars Series, South Florida Click here for the program brochure and further information January 16 - March 7, 2007 Jewish Heroes and Heroines Florida Atlantic University Tuesdays, 1:30-3:15 pm, Boca Raton Campus at the Barry and Florence Friedberg Lifelong Learning Center Wednesdays 2:45-4:30 pm, MacArthur Campus, Jupiter at the Maltz Auditorium, Elinor Bernon Rosenthal Lifelong Learning Society Complex Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and Florida Atlantic University present a series of eight lectures exploring the great men and women who have changed the course of Jewish life through their impact on literature,music, politics, philosophy, government, entertainment, and business. Scholars include: Professor Benton Becker, Rabbi Michael Marmur, Rabbi Carole Balin, Cantor Bruce L. Ruben, Dr. Alan L.Berger, Ambassador Asher Naim, Dr. Gary Zola, and Dr. Frederick Greenspahn Specific issues to be studied include: religion, history, art, literature, politics, lifestyles, and music. $55 members, $75 non-members Students are encouraged to become LLS members for a $30 annual fee. Members receive priority registration, thus making it likely that nonmembers will not be registered for popular classes. Membership is valid for one year. For information about this and other programs in Florida, please contact: Gerda Klein at gklein@huc.edu, (561) 738.2806 For program brochure and further information, please click here. HUC-JIR Museum Exhibitions Aliza Olmert: Tikkun November 5-December 17, 2006 The Nathan D. Rosen Museum at the Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center | 9801 Donna Klein Boulevard, Boca Raton Reception: Sunday,November 5, 2-4 PM RSVP: Gerda Klein (561) 738-2806 | gklein@huc.edu or Helene Yentis (561) 852-3276 | heleney@bocafed.org Renowned Israeli conceptual artist Aliza Olmert uses egg shells as a metaphor for the fragility of existence, the obstacles to survival, and the imperative to sustain life. Olmert creates an existential tikkun- the Jewish charge to heal and restore balance in the world, through the mending of the shattered pieces in her haunting works. As a daughter of survivors of the Holocaust and as an artist whose life has been shaped by Israel's struggle for security, Olmert's works allude to the emotional toll of successive wars and ongoing terror, and manifest the ineffable strengths that have ensured survival. For more information, contact Gerda Klein at (561) 738-2806 or email gklein@huc.edu. You may also call (561) 297-2929. Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-5 PM Saturday and Sunday 12-4 PM Admission: FREE Group Tour Appointments: School groups, family education groups, and adult education groups are encouaged to schedule appointments for docentguided tours. Call: (561) 852-3276 Directions: Located off Glades Road and 95th Avenue South between Lyons Road and U.S. 441. WALDSEE-1944 January 2-March 30, 2007 Hibel Museum of Art | John D.MacArthur Campus Florida Atlantic University | 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, Florida Opening Receptions: Sunday, February 18, 2-4 PM RSVP: Gerda Klein (561) 738.2806 | gklein@huc.edu or Nancy Walls (561) 622-5560 | nancy@hibelmuseum.org Waldsee-1944 is an exhibition that commemorates the annihilation of Hungarian Jewry during the summer of 1944, when Jews deported by the Nazis to their deaths at Auschwitz were required to write deceptive postcards from "Waldsee" to their families, reassuring them that all was well. Seventy international artists have created their own postcards to commemorate the Hungarian Holocaust, each revealing different aspects of loss, suffering, compassion, and memory. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM- 4 PM, Sunday 1-4 PM Admission: FREE Group Tour Appointments: School groups, family education groups, and adult education groups are encouraged to schedule appointments for docent-guided tours. Call: (561) 622-5560 Directions: From I-95: Take Exit 83 (Donald Ross Road). Travel East and turn left onto Parkside Drive.Turn right at the first stop sign onto University Blvd. Free parking is available in the garage on the left. The museum is across from Roger Dean Stadium through the FAU Campus Gateway. From Florida Turnpike: Take Jupiter exit and turn left at light; follow signs to I-95 South and follow directions above. The Art of Aging March 27-September 23, 2007 Jewish Museum of Florida | 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida Opening Reception: Monday,March 26, 6 PM To Attend: please call Roberta 305.672.5044, ext. 10 Mention Great Scholars Series to receive special entrance rate. This exhibition explores the process of the lifelong aging journey as it affects the dynamics of human relationships, creativity,memory, continuity, loss, and growth. Through painting, sculpture, photography, video, and mixed media, artists of all generations explore the effects of time on human experience. They explore issues of faith and culture, finding meaning in the universal aspects of maturation as it impacts on each of our own lives, our families, and our communities. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10 AM-5 PM, Closed Mondays and Civil and Jewish Holidays Admission: Adults $6, senior/student $5, family $12, school group $2.50 per child, adults in groups of 20 or more $5 (group reservation required).Museum members and children under six are free. There is no admission fee on Saturdays. Group Tour Appointments: School groups, family education groups, and adult education groups are encouraged to schedule appointments for docentguided tours. Contact Mina: (305) 672-5044, ext. 19 or email: education@jewishmuseum.com. Directions: From Miami Beach, take A1A/Collins Ave. S. to 3rd St.Turn right and go one block to Washington Ave.Museum is on your right at the orner of Washington and 3rd. From I-95 N/S bound, exit I-395 E. The causeway ends at Alton Roadand becomes 5th Street. Continue east on 5th to the 6th traffic light (Washington Ave.) and turn right. Museum is two blocks S. on your left at 301 Washington Ave. |
