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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:EXHIBIT+SPEAKER | 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 co-creator Julian Voloj on Nov. 1 for a special reception and conversation. \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. \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  \nSchedule:\n1 pm – 2 pm: Exhibit viewing | Draw your own graphic novel panel activity\n2 pm: Exhibit reception + conversation: Voloj will discuss the creative process making HYPHEN and his work at Be’chol Lashon. The conversation will also touch on the history of Jews in the comic book industry and graphic novels\, from Siegel & Shuster’s Superman via “Mad Magazine” to Art Spiegelman’s Maus and beyond to Hyphen. \n \nFree Registration/Drop In + Book Sales: \n\nNov. 1: Registration required.\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).\n\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/exhibitspeaker-hyphen-graphic-novels-of-jewish-diversity/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:COMEDY | Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show + Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to the J for a special performance \nThis “hysterical” lineup of unhinged (a.k.a. meshugge) mom comedians explore everything from motherhood to midlife crises\, marriage\, divorce and online dating—and other things that irritate them. \nJoin us for a fun night out with girlfriends\, fellow parents\, book club (wink: drinking club) or your own mom. All are welcome—yes\, men too! \nHosted by the very funny Amanda Marks\, featuring Merit Kahn with headliner Lisa Lane. \nDoors open 30 minutes before for a cocktail party social: Event tickets include one (1) cocktail or non-alcoholic drink. Cash bar during the show with additional beer/wine\, drinks and noshes for sale. Adult themes and language – Rec: 18+ \nNeed childcare? Parents Night Out (Saturday\, Nov. 7 | 5-9 pm) We’ve got the kids\, you’ve got a night of laughs! \n \nView policies\, terms + conditions on our SJCC Box Office + Venue Policies page. 
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/moms-unhinged-standup-comedy-show-cocktails/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:MUSIC | Jewish Country Music Artist: Joe Buchanan + The Family Band
DESCRIPTION:Jewish country music artist Joe Buchanan and his band deliver a boot-stomping\, backyard boogying joyous evening of country ballads\, connection\, healing and celebration. Featuring line dancing with Seattle’s Boot Boogie Babes. \n \nJewish Country Music: What Now? Texas-born and river-raised\, Joe Buchanan makes country music that is steeped in Jewish spirituality and steeped in Torah. Grounded in the idea that there is always room at the table\, his music highlights the values\, faith and history of the Jewish people—stories about struggles and triumphs of the human spirit. \nRaised with one foot in Houston and the other in the Texas Hill Country\, Buchanan grew up swinging off ropes on the Frio River and spending time like any kid—trying to figure out what was what. About 13 years into his marriage\, his wife discovered she was Jewish and their family started down a path of that changed everything. In the ten years since his conversion\, this Jewish country artist from Houston\, TX\, truly found his voice. After joining the Tribe\, Buchanan released his debut album\, Unbroken\, and in 2020 his second\, Back From Babylon. Info: joebuchananmusic.com \nNew Album “Heaven & Earth”: Why make this music now? “One of the most incredible things about making music has been how folks have opened up about their struggles in faith\, relationships or their Jewish experience\, and how a song or a service helped them find some healing\,” says Buchanan. His new album\, Heaven and Earth\, is heavily inspired by the joy of being together and in those quiet moments where we find connection to others\, to a higher being and to ourselves. Plus: it’s simply great country music to listen to and dance to in your backyard with good friends—songs that open doors to celebration. \n  \nFeaturing Boot Boogie Babes Line Dance Lesson + Performance: Seattle’s Boot Boogie Babes have choreographed a line dance to “Good Times\,” a feature track on Buchanan’s new album (see instruction videos below)—so everyone will be ready to boogie with them in their seats during their performance. Get ready for your boot-stomping\, honkey-tonk\, flash-mob moment! Boot Boogie Babes Class Schedule  \n  \nLine Dance Lesson Videos: Choreography by Boot Boogie Babes 			\n				\n					\nPrev\n1 of 1\nNext\n\n\n	\n					\n								\n					\n						\n														\n													\n					\n											LINE DANCE LESSON | Joe Buchanan\, "Good Times": Teach + Demo by Boot Boogie Babes for 11/21 Concert\n																					\n									\n							\n				\n						\n								\n					\n						\n														\n													\n					\n											LINE DANCE PRACTICE w/MUSIC | Joe Buchanan\, "Good Times" Dance w/Boot Boogie Babes for 11/21 Concert\n																					\n									\n							\n				\n				\n\nPrev\n1 of 1\nNext\n\n				\n			\n			 \n \nDoors open 6:30 pm for Happy Hour + Line Dance Lesson \nCosponsored by: Margo and Jacob z”l Engelstein; and made possible in part with support from Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts. \nView policies\, terms + conditions on our  SJCC Box Office + Venue Policies  page.   
URL:https://sjcc.org/event/music-jewish-country-music-artist-joe-buchanan-the-family-band/
LOCATION:Stroum Jewish Community Center\, 3801 E Mercer Way\, Mercer Island\, WA\, United States
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