Virtual Scholar in Residence
Upcoming Sessions
1. Sunday, May 23, 2021 • 12 Sivan 5781
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM2. Sunday, June 6, 2021 • 26 Sivan 5781
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 23 at 11 AM: Bezalel and The Art of Sacred Space: From Torah to the Synagogue
This session will use as its jumping-off point the character of Bezalel and the engagement of art with the building of the Tabernacle. From there we will explore traditional/non-traditional iconography that we see in synagogues in Israel, Syria (Dura Europos) and beyond. This survey will begin to challenge our notions of traditional synagogue art; and how we conceptualize aesthetic decoration of sacred space.
Sunday, June 6 at 11 AM: Communal Values as a Source of Sacred Art
We will turn to modern times as we explore case studies of value-centered Jewish art which is woven into the spaces of the Akiba Yavne Academy (Dallas), UCLA Hillel, and UJA Fed Bldg (NYC) -- all projects engaged by master Judaica artist, David Moss. The presenter, Rabbi Matt Berkowitz, will also share two examples of heichal (shrine/prayer space) art -- one permanently installed in the JCC of Harrison NY and the other artistic visioning of a stained glass installation reflecting Jewish values. This session will then transition to opening the process exploring the core values of Shaarei Kodesh -- and how these values, morals and ethics can best be represented in the chosen/commissioned art for the new space.
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Rabbi Matthew L. Berkowitz is the Director of Israel Programs for The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and co-founder of Kol Ha-Ot, a Jerusalem-based venture devoted to exploring the arts and Jewish learning. For ten years (1999-2009), Matt served as the JTS Senior Rabbinic Fellow, organizing substantive adult learning throughout Florida and beyond. He is a member of The Wexner Heritage Program Faculty. He completed his undergraduate work in International Relations and Middle East Studies, summa cum laude, at Colgate University. While in Israel, he studied at Pardes and The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. He was ordained from JTS in 1999, is a Wexner Graduate Fellow alumnus, and most recently an alumnus of the Hartman Rabbinic Leadership Institute, Class V.
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Wed, April 14 2021
2 Iyyar 5781
Today's Sefirah Count Is 17
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Today's Calendar
Yom Hazikaron |
Religious School K-2nd Grade : 4:30p |
Board of Trustees Meeting : 7:15p |
Friday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Baum- Zoom : 6:15p |
Candle Lighting : 7:27p |
Shabbat Day
PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW - ESTATE PLANNING: 2 Part Series : 12:00a |
PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW - Pre-Need and Afterlife Planning : 12:00a |
Shabbat Services : 9:30a |
B'nai Mitzvah Classes : 10:30a |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 14 Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, Apr 14 7:15p |
Apr 15 Theology for Teens 10-12th Grade Thursday, Apr 15 6:00p |
Apr 15 Worldwide Celebration of Israel's 73rd Independence Day Thursday, Apr 15 7:00p |
Apr 15 PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW - ESTATE PLANNING: 2 Part Series Thursday, Apr 15 7:00p |
Apr 15 PLANNING TODAY FOR TOMORROW - Pre-Need and Afterlife Planning Thursday, Apr 15 7:00p |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Tazria-Metzora
Shabbat, Apr 17 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 16, 7:27p |
Yom Hazikaron
Wednesday, Apr 14 |
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