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January 17, 2017 by admin
Lilith Magazine at Women’s March
Photo Credit: Shira Gorelick.
Lilith magazine—independent, Jewish & frankly feminist—will be present at the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, January 21, co-sponsoring Shabbat activities at the 6th & I Historic Synagogue in Washington the evening before the march and Saturday morning, where participants will gather to march as a Jewish cohort toward the U.S. Capitol.
In honor of this occasion, Lilith will be offering discounted subscriptions at $18 to anyone who participates in a women’s march, in Washington D.C. or in cities around the world. For further information, email info@lilith.org.
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September 29, 2016 by admin
Where a Feminist Can Welcome the New Year
Shana tova! As 5777 approaches, Lilith has assembled for you a batch of feminist opportunities to spend the Days of Awe from the Bay Area to the mountains of Georgia. No matter what your High Holiday plans, look over this fascinatingly diverse list. From text studies, to chanting, to services free of charge and open to walk-ins, we hope you’ll feel inspired and renewed by seeing how you—or others—might celebrate the new year. Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening, October 2; Yom Kippur starts Tuesday evening, October 11.
(And if you know of an event you think should be added to the list, email us—fast!—to info@lilith.org)
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September 6, 2016 by admin
“The Sacred Calling: Then and Now”: A Panel Discussion on Gender Equality in the Rabbinate
What: This panel will discuss the history and stories of the four decades in which women have been ordained as rabbis, as well as the modern challenges of gender equality in the rabbinate. The event features Rabbi Sally J. Priesand (first woman rabbi in the United States), as well as Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr (co-editor of The Sacred Calling: Four Decades of Women in the Rabbinate), Rabbi Hara Person (President of CCAR Press, publisher of the aforementioned book) and Rabbi Leah Berkowitz (rabbi, Vassar Temple, Poughkeepsie, NY).
Where: Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). 1 West 4th Street, New York, NY.
When: Thursday, September 8, 2016. 11:00 am.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
Spotlight on Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health
What: Suicide is the leading cause of death among teenage girls worldwide. Join the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York (JWFNY) for a discussion with experts Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President and CEO of Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Chair of the Section of Psychiatry at the New York Academy of Medicine, and Joanne L. Harpel, President and CEO of Rethink the Conversation, a nonprofit public awareness group. This event will cover what steps are being taken to address the situation and the ways in which JWFNY and all of us as individuals can act to be a part of the solution.
This event is free and open to the public, though RSVP is required to stephanie@jewishwomenny.org or (212) 836-1495.
Where: 130 East 59th Street, New York, New York, USA.
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2016. 11:30 – 1:00 pm.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
Michal Nachmany: Lower East Side Communities–in Mixed Media Art
What: There is an evening reception for Artist Michal Nachmany’s new exhibit called “Three Balconies and a Door.” This exhibit reimagines the histories of found objects as mixed media art pieces are placed between three different balconies. Each of these balconies represents a community in the Lower East Side of New York City.
Where: The Jewish Communal Fund and Ernest Rubenstein Galleries at Manny Cantor Center. 197 East Broadway, New York, New York, 10002, USA.
When: Monday, September 12, 2016. 6:30-8:00 pm. The exhibit is on view from August 30-November 1.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
Augmented Reality and Jewish Art
What: Artists Cynthia Beth Rubin and Yona Verwer will hold an informal reception for their exhibit: “ARt, ARchitecture & AR: Augmented Reality & Jewish Art.” The series, “History, Heritage, and the Lower East Side” incorporates digital technology. Your smart phone can cause videos embedded in the pieces to begin playing. The exhibit layers history using paint, photography, video recordings, and sound.
Where: Art Kibbutz
Nolan Park, Building 6-B, Governors Island, NY, USA.
When: Sunday, September 11, 2016. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. The exhibit can be seen during those same hours on Sunday, September 4, 2016 and Sunday, September 18, 2016.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
Author Michelle Brafman at D.C.’s Politics and Prose
What: Award-winning Lilith author Michelle Brafman will do a reading of her newly released book, Bertrand Court. This novel tells the stories of 17 interconnected characters, ranging from politicos to filmmakers, all linked to a suburban cul-de-sac in Washington, DC. After the reading, she will also sign copies.
Where: Politics and Prose Bookstore. 5015 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, USA.
When: Saturday, September 10. 6:00 pm.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
March with the Jewish Labor Committee
What: March with the Jewish Labor Committee for New York City’s 2016 Labor Day Parade to “show your support for workers’ rights and the continued link between the Jewish community and the labor movement!”
RSVP at info@jewishlabor.org or 212-477-1380.
Where: The group will be meeting at the corner of 44th Street, just east of 5th Avenue and will march onward from there.
When: Saturday, September 10, 2016. 9:45 – 11:00 am.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
“Siona Benjamin: Beyond Borders” Art Exhibition Opens in Albany
What: The opening reception a new exhibit for Siona Benjamin’s multimedia art. Originally from Mumbai, now living in the US, Benjamin holds MFA degrees in both painting and theater set design. Her multimedia work reflects her background as a Jewish Indian woman raised in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim India and educated in Catholic and Zoroastrian schools. Inspired by traditions as diverse as Indian miniature painting, Byzantine icons, illuminated manuscripts, and American Pop Art, she combines the imagery of her past with the role she plays in America today, making a mosaic that includes cultural, religious, and feminist narratives.Albany, NY 12208.
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September 6, 2016 by admin
Painting with Jewish Numbers
Henry Bismuth, Fourteen, 2016, Oil on canvas
What: “Numbers are integral to Jewish rituals, belief, significant historical dates, and daily life. Numbers and numerology have been at the core of Biblical understanding since the Bible was codified and possibly before. Inescapable, numbers are the global language of humanity. More than fifty contemporary artists illuminate the meaning of numbers and their symbolism through a broad range of artistic media.” So reads the description from the event organizers about a new exhibit, “Paint by Numbers,” which celebrates its opening with an artists reception.
Where: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Museum. One West Fourth Street between Broadway and Mercer Street, New York, New York, USA.
When: Thursday, September 8, 2016. 6:00-8:00 pm with a program beginning at 7:00 pm. Register here.
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