The American Sephardi Federation invites you to David Serero’s The Merchant of Venice. The French-Moroccan baritone opera singer directs
and stars (as Shylock) in his own Sephardi adaptation of Shakespeare’s
play about love, commerce, and bigotry. Featuring a diverse cast and
Sephardi music.
Two performances next week.
Monday: http://cjh.org/event/2659
Wednesday: http://cjh.org/event/2660
The rare books and artifacts in this exhibit, Sephardic Journeys, reflect a rich tradition of scholarship and culture shaped by migrations, and they invite, in turn, reflection upon the physical, emotional and spiritual journeys of Jewish history.
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Seder Ta’aniyot (סדר תעניות)
Girard Yohan Yanson Uve-Vet Yisra’el Mondovi (Amsterdam, 1771)
Hebrew, Spanish
Beginning in the late 17th century, Amsterdam…
May 15 – 24, 2016
The Center for Jewish History invites family historians of all backgrounds
to explore their roots at the landmark Ackman and Ziff Family Genealogy Institute.
Participants can learn how to begin family
history research with the guidance of expert genealogists, delve into federal records
and…
Jacob Stein and the Bakery Band Puppets
Sunday, July 15th from 11:30-12:30: Join Jacob Stein and his hilarious puppet friends for a musical journey through Jewish culture! The lively Bakery Band Puppets are guaranteed to get your family out on the floor and dancing. For event information, go to: http://cjh.org/summersundays/. Tickets are $5, (free for kids 2 and under,) and…