Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Write Me (2019; 7 mins.) follows a Holocaust survivor and a survivor of human trafficking regaining power over their bodies by removing physical evidence of “branding.” Write Me is adapted from the poem, “After Auschwitz,” by Deborah Kahan Kolb, and premieres at New York Jewish Film Festival. The preview screening will be followed by a discussion with director Pearl Gluck, poet Deborah Kahan Kolb, composer Lisa Gutkin, Auschwitz survivor Shirley Gottesman, trafficking survivor Barbara Freeman and tattoo artist Virginia Elwood. The free evening is part of a series to engage audiences in conversations on art, social justice, and history. Write Me programs are made possible through a community partnership with the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust and the Battery Park City Authority.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Experience the world premiere of Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra Music Director Gary Fagin’s delightful one-act opera for children. Based on a Native American myth, the allegory follows the courageous journey of Jumping Mouse through musical portraits of inspiration, altruism, and transformation.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Moderated by Northeastern Journalism Professor Laurel Leff (Buried by The Times: The Holocaust and America’s Most Important Newspaper); featuring Dr. Elizabeth Anthony (Mandel Center, USHMM); Stephen Haufek (Archivist, United Nations); and Dr. Charles R. Gallagher, S.J. (Boston College). The opening …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Enjoy breathtaking views from the Museum’s outdoor terrace overlooking New York Harbor. Savor summer wines, craft beers, and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests can explore the Museum with exclusive after-hours access. This event is for young professionals ages 21-39. $55, $40 …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Author Christian Picciolini, son of hard working Italian immigrants, will describe his transformation from a lonely 14-year-old boy, to the 16-year-old leader of the Chicago Area Skinheads, to his escape from the movement six years later. $15, $12 Members. Purchase …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Abraham H. Foxman, Director of the Center for the Study of Anti-Antisemitism, in conversation with Museum Chairman Bruce Ratner. Foxman will share his personal story about his life as a hidden child and his parents' struggle to get him back. …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Join the Museum of Jewish Heritage for this all-female musical, which tells the story of Josie Marcus who in 1899 left her upper-class Jewish family for a wild adventure with her future husband, legendary frontier lawman Wyatt Earp. $20, $15 …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Museums tell stories through artifacts. Our family histories are also revealed in material culture. Bring your own family heirloom to this workshop! It can be a photograph, a ritual object, a piece of jewelry, a travel document, a kitchen item, …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
Past Life: In this fascinating new film from director Avi Nesher, two Israeli sisters delve into the dark mystery of their father's former life in Poland during WWII. Post screening discussion with producer Dr. David Milch. $15, $12 for members. Purchase tickets …
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY, United States
The Museum of Jewish Heritage and the tristate community of genocide survivors and members of the Rwandese diaspora commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Free event.
