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SUMMARY:EXHIBIT | HYPHEN: Graphic Novels of Jewish Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Explore Jewish diversity through “HYPHEN: Jewish Stories in Our Own Words\,” a graphic novel exhibit featuring stories of identity\, immigration and belonging. Join graphic novelist and co-creator Julian Voloj on Nov. 1 for a special reception and conversation about his work on HYPHEN as executive director of Be’chol Lashon\, a nonprofit devoted to uplifting the historic and contemporary racial\, ethnic and cultural diversity of the Jewish people. \nThe vibrant new graphic novel anthology + exhibit\, HYPHEN: JEWISH STORIES IN OUR OWN WORDS\, celebrates ethnic and racial diversity within the Jewish community through the art of graphic novels\, with deeply personal stories from Laos\, Japan\, Uganda and around the world about immigration\, trailblazing\, traumas and culturally different Jewish experiences. Each story is told in their own words and uniquely illustrated by a roster of acclaimed international artists. From ancient traditions to modern journeys\, these voices reflect the true diversity of the Jewish experience today. \nThe stories in HYPHEN are about immigration and information hidden from children\, stories of trauma\, the experience of being a refugee. In matching storytellers and artists\, the editors tried to find Jewish artists\, initially\, but that wasn’t always possible\, especially given tight deadlines. However\, fortuitous links happened. For example\, the editors knew of an Italian-African artist who wanted to work with a black storyteller\, so paired them with Shoshanna\, the trailblazing first female rabbi of Uganda’s Abayudaya community. \nFree Registration/Drop In + Book Sales: \n\nOct. 12-Dec. 6: Exhibit on view for drop-ins during regular SJCC business hours with onsite front-desk registration (best after preschool hours to view all five story panels).\nNov. 1: Opening Reception registration required.\n\n \nABOUT: Speaker/Graphic Novelist/Curator Julian Voloj\nBorn in Germany to Colombian parents\, Voloj is the executive director of Be’chol Lashon\, an organization dedicated to celebrating ethnic and racial diversity within the Jewish community. Voloj is the author of several graphic novels. He and co-editor Sapolsky\, a French-American artist and writer with both Ashkenazi and Sephardic roots and the co-creator of “Spider-Man Noir\,” have chosen comics as their medium because it is limitless and cinematic. \n  \nInteractive! Everyone is invited to draw their own graphic story panel and contribute to the ‘s diverse story of our J community in the J Cafe. \nPart of SJCC Blueprint for Belonging.
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/exhibit-hyphen-graphic-novels-of-jewish-diversity/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Gatherings,Adults + Seniors,Arts + Ideas,Arts Featured Events,Demographics,Demographics: Adults,Demographics: Seniors (55+ better),Demographics: Young Adults,J Community,Young Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:MUSIC | The Klezmatics: Hanukkah & 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:“The Klezmatics aren’t just the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night\, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.” – Time Out New York \nJoin us for a Hanukkah concert celebrating the Grammy-winning Yiddish band and klezmer superstars\, The Klezmatics’ 40th anniversary and the release of their new album\, “We Were Made For These Times\,” a powerful new body of work rooted in protest\, hope and resilience. \nThe show features songs from both their “Woodie Guthrie’s Happy Joyous Hanukkah” and new 40th anniversary album\, which fuses Jewish song traditions with Black gospel\, Latin American rhythms\, avant-jazz improvisation and global roots influences. As always\, The Klezmatics create a shared musical language of solidarity\, collective action and radical joy—needed for the world we are living in now. \nReserved Seating. Doors open at 6 PM for Hanukkah Happy Hour with signature Manischewitz cocktails\, wine/beer and noshes for sale. \nNeed childcare? Parents Night Out (Saturday\, Dec. 5 | 5-9 pm) We’ve got the kids\, you’ve got a night of Klezmatics! \n \nCo-sponsored by: Margo and Jacob z”l Engelstein.\nCommunity Partner: Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation \nView policies\, terms + conditions on our  SJCC Box Office + Venue Policies  page.   
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/music-the-klezmatics-hanukkah-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:HANUKKAH FAMILY SHOW | Mark Nizer 4D Juggling + Laser Show
DESCRIPTION:On Hanukkah\, the Festival of Lights\, we light menorah candles with a helper candle (called the shamash) and commemorate the brave Maccabees and how a single flask of oil miraculously kept the Temple lamp burning for eight days. \nLaser light also does a lot with a little. Each laser beam starts with a small dot that expands into a massive light display (featuring Hanukkah themes!). Now\, imagine adding juggling to the mix\, while wearing 3D glasses! \nThat’s Mark Nizer 4D—a “new dimension” of exciting\, family-friendly entertainment for kids and adults of all ages coming to the J for Hanukkah Nizer’s unpredictable mix of comedy\, mesmerizing music\, interactive juggling and laser-beam technology has been called “nothing less than brilliant” by Performance Magazine. \nShine Bright Hanukkah is a family-friendly “science-splosion\,” best for ages 5+.\nWearing 3D glasses is optional. Warning: flashing lights. \n \nJoin us before the show for Hands on Hanukkah craft tables\, visit the Hanukkah Light Lab and enjoy latkes (included with admission).\nConcessions also on sale in the J Café before the show. \nView  policies\, terms + conditions on our  SJCC Box Office + Venue Policies  page.     
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/hanukkah-family-show-mark-nizer-4d-juggling-laser-show/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:EXHIBIT+SPEAKER | Author/Photographer Lloyd Wolf\, "A Joyful Noise: Klezmer in Motion"
DESCRIPTION:“Lloyd Wolf is a warrior. For justice\, for memory\, for a better world\, for tikkun olam. His weapon is a camera.” – Frank London\, The Klezmatics \n“Lloyd’[s]… photographs sing with as lively a tune as any clarinetist or violinist\, digging deep into the soul of the music itself…capturing those who play and participate in klezmer\, from the early revivalists through to the young\, up-and-coming\, cutting-edge upstarts.” – music critic Seth Rogovoy \n“Wolf’s exhibition is the only known photographic archive of the klezmer world.” – Washington Jewish Week \nFor over thirty years\, award-winning photographer Lloyd Wolf has documented klezmer musicians\, a uniquely Jewish art form\, from old-school performers like Sid Beckerman\, Julie Epstein and Elaine Hoffman Watts to the Grammy-winning Klezmatics\, Andy Statman and Itzhak Perlman\, to younger stars like Michael Winograd\, So-Called\, Sasha Lurje and Kleztronica. Wolf’s photographs sizzle with energy\, capturing the soul and sound of the performers in visual form. \n \nBook sales + signing. \nExhibit reception + book talk: Dec. 13 (Ticketed)\nExhibit on display: Dec. 5 – end of March (Drop-in) \nNote: The J is proud to host two klezmer artists featured in Wolf’s exhibit: The Klezmatics Hanukkah show on December 5 and klezmer-punk artist Alicia Jo Rabins on March 27. Come early to view the exhibit. Tickets for these shows at SJCC.org/arts \nView policies\, terms + conditions on our  SJCC Box Office + Venue Policies  page.      \n\n \nABOUT:  Lloyd Wolf is an award-winning photographer whose work has been shown in over 150 exhibitions internationally and is collected in numerous museums. He has done assignments for “The Washington Post Magazine\,” “National Geographic Explorer\,” “People\,” AFl-CIO\, the Smithsonian\, HBO\, Jewish Telegraphic Agency\, “Forward\,” “Moment” and “Vogue.” He has received a National Endowment for the Arts grant and leads a diverse team of artists for the Columbia Pike Documentary Project. Previous books include “Jewish Mothers: Strength Wisdom Compassion\,” “Jewish Fathers: A Legacy of Love\,” “Facing the Wall. Americans at the Vietnam Memorial\,” “Living Diversity\,” “Transitions” and “The Road Ahead.” He has taught at Shepherd College\, George Mason University and to homeless and immigrant youth.
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/exhibit-speaker-author-photographer-lloyd-wolf/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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