Museum of Jewish Heritage Sets March, April Schedules
By: Tyler Peterson Feb. 18, 2016
Highlights are:
· How history can inspire art with the creative team behind the Tony-winning Parade, a musical based on the trial of Leo Frank, with live performances from the show.
· Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
· An Evening with Toby and Itzhak Perlman and The Perlman Music Program
· Dudu Fisher performs in his acclaimed production Jerusalem
· Two Purim celebrations - one all ages and another for families
· A fresh take on Passover for families at a Build a Seder Workshop
The Museum's public programs are made possible through a generous gift from Mrs. Lily Safra.
THEATER
Monday, March 7, 7 P.M.
An Evening on Parade
With composer, lyricist, and playwright Jason Robert Brown, playwright Alfred Uhry, and historian Steve Oney; moderated by Julie Burstein (Spark: How Creativity Works)
Featuring performers Sebastian Arcelus as Leo Frank and Stephanie Block as Lucille Frank, joined by Jesse Warren-Nager, Caitlin Houlihan, Caitlin Kinnunen, and Allie Trimm
Featuring live performances from Parade, a musical based on the trial of Leo Frank and the 1999 Tony Award Winner for Best Book of a Musical and Best Score, the creative team behind the show discusses how history can inspire art. Ticket includes same-day admission to the exhibition Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited.
$20, $15 Members and Students with Valid ID
CONVERSATIONS
Sunday, March 6, 3 P.M.
Leadership in Times of Tension: The Leo Frank Case and the Role of Professionals Today
With author Steve Oney, theologian Keith L. Magee, and professor David J. Luban, Georgetown University Law School; moderated by journalism professor Andie Tucher, Columbia University
The infamous 1915 lynching of a Jewish man in the U.S. inspires a conversation about the dangers of hate speech and xenophobia, both then and now, and the responsibility of professionals in fostering civil discussion. Ticket includes same-day admission to the exhibition Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited.
$15, Free for Members and Students with Valid ID
Co-presented by FASPE/Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics
Book Launch
Wednesday, March 9, 7 P.M.
Raoul Wallenberg: The Biography (Quercus, 2016)
Author Ingrid Carlberg in conversation with Clay Risen, Senior Op-Ed Editor, The New York Times
Carlberg discusses her definitive biography on Raoul Wallenberg, newly available in English. Posthumously named an honorary U.S. citizen and a Righteous Among the Nations, Wallenberg was a modest Swedish envoy to Hungary whose heroism at the height of the Holocaust saved countless Jewish lives, but ultimately cost him his own.
Free with book purchase* or $15 General Admission, $12 Members and Students
*To receive free admission, proof of book purchase from the Museum/Pickman Museum Shop is required. Members can receive their merchandise discount by purchasing the book at the Pickman Museum Shop prior to the program.
Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Sweden, Scandinavia House, and 92Y
Book Talk
Monday, March 21, 7 P.M.
Burdens of Brotherhood (Harvard University Press, 2015)
Author Ethan Katz in conversation with Professor Jonathan Gribetz, Princeton University
In this sweeping history of Jews and Muslims in France from World War I to the present, Katz introduces a rich and complex world and offers a fresh perspective for understanding the opportunities and challenges in France today.
Free with book purchase* or $15 General Admission, $12 Members and Students
*To receive free admission, proof of book purchase from the Museum/Pickman Museum Shop is required. Members can receive their merchandise discount by purchasing the book at the Pickman Museum Shop prior to the program.
Book Launch
Wednesday, April 6 7 P.M.
Orchestra of Exiles (Berkley, 2016)
Author-filmmaker Josh Aronson and co-author Denise George in conversation with Jonathan Rose; special performance by Israeli violinist Natanel Draiblate
Based on his acclaimed documentary, Aronson collaborated with George to write a suspenseful chronicle of how world-renowned violinist Bronislaw Huberman helped save Europe's premier Jewish musicians from the Nazis, creating an ensemble that would become The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Free with book purchase* or $15 General Admission, $12 Members and Students
*To receive free admission, proof of book purchase from the Museum/Pickman Museum Shop is required. Members can receive their merchandise discount by purchasing the book at the Pickman Museum Shop prior to the program.
Co-sponsored by American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Berkley
MUSIC
Wednesday, March 16, 7 P.M.
An Evening with Toby and Itzhak Perlman and The Perlman Music Program
Founded in 1994 by Toby Perlman, The Perlman Music Program (PMP) offers unparalleled musical training to young string players of rare and special talent. Under the guidance of a world-class faculty led by Israeli-born virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman, PMP students and alumni perform a selection of classical masterworks, followed by a conversation with Toby and Itzhak Perlman.
$15, $10 Members and Students with Valid ID
$65 Special 6 P.M. Reception & Reserved Seat (Limited Availability)
Co-sponsored by The Pearlman Music Program
Special Holiday Program
Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 P.m.
A Joyful Purim
Join luminaries of the modern Yiddish world for a reading of the Megiles Ester as translated by the Yiddish poet Yehoash, followed by a festive concert of Purim music featuring the rock-klezmer band Golem. Come in costume, bring your groggers, and get ready to eat some hamentashen.
$20, $15 MJH and NYTF Members
For phone orders, call 212.213.2120 x204.
Presented by National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
NYC Premiere-Three Nights Only
Sunday, March 27, 3 P.M. ~ 3/27 is sold out ~
Monday, March 28, 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, March 30, 7:30 P.M.
Dudu Fisher in Jerusalem
With musical director Tomer Adaddi
International star Dudu Fisher captures the story of Jerusalem through music. This spectacular production showcases Fisher's famed vocals, featuring enchanting songs, stories, and visual effects.
$35 - $75
For phone orders, call 212.213.2120 x204.
In association with National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Co-presented by WLIW21
FILM
Thursday, March 17, 7 P.M.
No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank's Story (2015, 73 min., Blu-Ray, English)
Post-screening discussion with director Paula Fouce
In 1941, the Frank family's hope of emigrating to the U.S. ended. Based on recently discovered letters by Otto Frank in YIVO's archives, this film illustrates his efforts to seek a haven for his family and the world's indifference to the plight of Jewish refugees.
$12, $10 Members and Students with Valid ID
Co-presented by The Anne Frank Center USA
Silent Film with Live Music
Wednesday, April 20, 7 P.M.
The Cohens and Kellys (1926, 80 min., Silent)
With live music performed by Frank London, Dana Lyn, and guest musicians
The Cohens and Kellys, a 1926 silent movie classic, tells the comedic story of Jewish and Irish families in New York City. Directed by Harry A. Pollard and starring Charles Murray, George Sidney, Kate Price, and Jason Robards, Sr.
$15, $12 Members and Students with Valid ID
Co-sponsored by Culture Ireland and Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme
SPECIAL EVENT
Sunday, April 10, 3 P.M.
Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Commemorate the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda with a ceremony organized by the Rwandan community. Held annually at the Museum, this ceremony brings communities together to remember the atrocities of the past and look to the future.
Free
FAMILIES
MJH KIDS MUSIC
Sunday, March 20, 10:30 A.M.
Purim Costume Craziness with Joanie Leeds
Celebrate Purim with Joanie Leeds - march in a costume parade, shake groggers, and dance along to a lively concert. Enjoy a crafts activity and a mini-Museum tour after the performance.
For ages 3 to 7, siblings welcome.
$8, Free for Children and Grandchildren of Members
MJH Kids Music is generously supported by the Margaret Neubart Foundation Trust.
MJH KIDS THEATER
Sunday, April 3, 10:30 A.M.
Breaking Bread
Join us for a hands-on challah braiding workshop and premiere of an original play inspired by the books Rise & Shine: A Challah-Day Tale and Bagels from Benny.
$8, Free for Children and Grandchildren of Members
MJH Kids Theater is generously supported by PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Sunday, April 10, 12 P.M.
Reimagining Passover: Build a Seder Workshop
Get ready for Passover with a day of interactive workshops and performances. Participate in cooking demonstrations, design a family Haggadah, learn Passover songs, and create crafts.
A delicious, Kosher for Passover marketplace offers food from artisanal producers. For all ages.
$8, Free for Children and Grandchildren of MJH, WC/AR, and NYTF Members
Co-presented by The Workman's Circle and National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene
New Families, New Traditions
One Sunday per month at 10:30 A.M. on:
· March 13
· April 10
Join the musical group Yellow Sneaker and their puppet pals for entertaining programs that nurture family bonds and bridge connections to Jewish life and traditions. For ages 0 to 4
Free, Drop-in
New Families, New Traditions is generously supported by the Gloria Gray Foundation.
Story Time Presented with PJ Library
Select Wednesdays at 3:30 P.M.:
· March 2, 16, 30
· April 13
Come hear the Museum's wonderful storyteller read favorite stories, sing along to classic and new songs, and enjoy a delicious afternoon snack. For ages 0 to 4.
Free, Drop-in
Story Time Presented with PJ Library is generously supported by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
General Information
TICKETS
To purchase tickets to public programs call 646. 437.4202, or visit our website at www.mjhnyc.org, or visit the Museum in Lower Manhattan.
Museum Hours
Sunday through Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., E.S.T. / 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D.S.T.
The Museum is closed on Saturday, major Jewish holidays, and Thanksgiving.
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