Interfaith CincinnatiThursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
“Zion – a Place of an Idea.” with Rabbi Haim Rechnitzer, Ph.D., Professor of Jewish Thought
Skirball Museum, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
A recording of this session will be available.
In Sacred Land, legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson, and producer Martin Cohen, have created a unique photographic exhibition and publication that capture the soul of Israel, both ancient and contemporary. The photographs convey the fundamental humanity and underlying affinities that connect all who deem this land as sacred, and express aspirations for mutual understanding and peace.
For more information about the event, please contact Autumn Wheeler at awheeler@huc.edu.
On View: October 31, 2024 – February 23, 2025
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Tours/Information: awheeler@
In Sacred Land, legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson, and producer Martin Cohen, have created a unique photographic exhibition and publication that capture the soul of Israel, both ancient and contemporary. The photographs convey the fundamental humanity and underlying affinities that connect all who deem this land as sacred, and express aspirations for mutual understanding and peace.
For more information about the event, please contact Autumn Wheeler at awheeler@huc.edu.
Exhibit Opening, Thursday, October 31, 2024
Skirball Museum, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
5:30 p.m.: Opening Reception
6:15 p.m.: Welcome and Comments: Dr. Joshua Holo, Vice President of Academic Resources, HUC-JIR LA
Greetings: Tsach Saar, Deputy Consul General of Israel, New York
Exhibit Remarks: Jean Bloch Rosensaft, Director, Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, HUC-JIR NY
Exhibit viewing to follow
Saad Ghosn will give a short presentation expanding on his views on art and the role of the artist for peace and justice, and will follow with a guided tour of his exhibit commenting on his works and their message and answering questions.
The featured focus is writing in community over a period of several weeks. While some writing technique is taught in each class, emphasis is placed on writer’s pursuing their own forms of written expression (e.g., poetry, memoir, fiction, non-fiction or journaling). Writers are in charge of their writing. They request from small group members the type of feedback they want, based on their motivation and intentions. The proven process used creates a safe space for individuals to develop their own voice and offers opportunities to have their words heard and honored without judgment.
World renowned artist Marc Chagall is famous for his evocative, dream-like paintings incorporating Jewish and Christian symbols. Abby Schwartz, past director of the Skirball Museum at Hebrew Union College, will guide us into a deeper understanding of faith traditions and art.
Join eco-spiritual artist, filmmaker, and educator Imogene Drummond as she shares the exciting possibility of creating Cosmogenesis through art. In this presentation, Imogene will explore the connection between cosmogenesis and creativity as demonstrated by her Art Sparks Cosmic Creativity and Well-Being Program. She will also share how developing individual creativity strengthens empowerment and healing.
Imogene Drummond, M.F.A., M.S.W., is an internationally collected artist, award-winning filmmaker, artist/educator, and author of articles about cultural transformation. Her website is www.imogenedrummond.com.
Sunday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Final day to see The Guiding Hand: The Barr Foundation Collection of Torah Pointers.
Thursday, July 16 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Enjoy an illustrated lecture with Skirball curatorial consultant Abby Schwartz about the history of the Torah pointer in Jewish practice and the artistry of this tiny instrument across the world and over thousands of years. The program includes a visit to the exhibition.
Reservations required.
Thursday, June 6 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join Skirball curatorial consultant Abby Schwartz and collections manager and preparator Sheri Besso for an informal light lunch and conversation about the challenges of mounting this exhibition and the craftsmanship of these objects of material culture that are at once tools of devotion and exquisite works of art. The program includes a visit to the exhibition.
Reservations required.