March 11, 2025

Hello Myrna,

Welcome Spring with us as we celebrate Passover through art; commemorate Israel's Independence Day by exploring the evolution of the country's creative community; or continue your journey through the Book of Genesis as portrayed by artists throughout the centuries.

The Art of Passover

The Art of Israel

Jewish Artists and Genesis: Part IV - Genesis 12-22

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Join us on Zoom for The Art of Marc Chagall: The Early Years with Joanna Homrighausen, Ph.D. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7 PM EDT. See below for more information.

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World Art Day (4/15)

Earth Day (4/22)

Passover (4/12-4/19)

Yom HaShoah (4/23)

International Sculpture Day (4/27)

Yom HaZikaron (4/30)

Yom HaAtzmaut (4/30-5/1)

First Seder

Reuven Rubin

Israel, 1950

The Art of Passover

Shrine of the Book

Armand Bartos &

Frederick Kiesler, 1965

The Art of Israel

Abraham's Farewell

to Ishmael

George Segal, 1987

Jewish Artists and Genesis:

Part IV - Genesis 12-22

The holiday of Passover is based on the story of the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt. The name ‘PASSOVER’ comes from the ‘Passing over’ of the homes of the Jews during the 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. Passover is observed at a celebration called a Seder (which means “order”). The Art of Passover tells the story of this holiday using art objects as visual resources for learning and understanding.

The Art of Israel surveys the history of the land through art objects. It begins with the building of King Solomon’s Temple and continues with the Jewish catacombs, the synagogue mosaics, and the establishment of the modern State of Israel. This program follows the sweep of Israeli history while focusing on the visual arts and artists of recent centuries. The Art of Israel highlights this most important country and its artworks.

Jewish Artists and Genesis surveys Jewish artists and their responses to Biblical citations in the book of Genesis. From the Medieval period forward, artists have used a variety of media (illuminations, prints, sculpture, etc.) and aesthetic approaches to express their artistic creativity.

The drama of conflict of this piece has a modern resonance. It does so as a historical and contemporary fact. It has allusions to the foundations of Judaism and Islam.

Segal’s dramas have the cutting edge of moral authority. He stresses the psychological aspect in contrast to the dramatic physical, and interrupted moment. Segal probed the thin line where art and reality meet. There is a seriousness about his work. He is preoccupied with humans. His art concerns the common man. Segal was a significant artistic force in the 1960s. He expresses social convictions through Jewish religious tradition.

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Jewish Artists and Genesis



These programs are so eye-opening. I know of some of these artists (Chagall, Levine) but your programs explore them in more depth. Your knowledge is extensive. What a mitzvah!

I am glad you are coming back next month. That gives us something to look forward to.

You always do a superb job!

This was my first program and I wasn't sure what to expect. I stayed awake for the entire presentation, indicating that it kept my interest and I enjoyed it very much!

Fascinating!

I and the Village

Marc Chagall, 1911

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Monday, July 7, 2025

7:00 PM EDT

Join us on Zoom for

The Art of Marc Chagall:

The Early Years

with Joanna Homrighausen, Ph.D.

In celebration of the 138th anniversary of the artist's birth

Details coming soon!

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DVDs

The following titles are available for $18.00

MAY 2025

Jewish American Heritage Month

National Photography Month

Older Americans Month

Mother's Day (5/11)

Lag BaOmer (5/16)

Memorial Day (5/26)

Jerusalem Day (5/26)

Jewish Artists and Genesis: Part V - Genesis 23-35

The Art of Roy Lichtenstein: The Early Years

Creating Jewish-American Culture:

18th Century to Early 20th Century

JUNE 2025

Shavuot (6/1-6/2)

Anne Frank Day (6/12)

Father's Day (6/15)

Jewish Artists and Genesis: Part VI - Genesis 37-48

Creating Jewish-American Culture: After World War II

The Art of Roy Lichtenstein: The Sixties

JULY 2025

Independence Day (7/4)

National Carousel Day (7/25)

 The Art of Modigliani

The Art of Roy Lichtenstein: The Middle Years

Jewish American Artists and World War II

Jewish Art Museums

Jewish Art Groups

Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program



The Center for Jewish Art

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