Arts Weekend at Etz Hayim Synagogue

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By admin Tallit Etz Hayim Synagogue of Derry, New Hampshire will host an arts weekend, “Traditions and Visions of the Changing Role of Art in a Jewish Community” on Friday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will showcase unique Jewish visual art and ritual objects from within the community.

Musician Rahel Limor will present “A Modern Approach to Ancient Spiritual Music” on Saturday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. Frann S. Addison will speak on the topic of “The History of Jewish Ceremonial Objects” on Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.

The display will include examples of the prayer shawl, Hanukah candle holder and microcalligraphy from artists Amalia Flaisher, Joan Vick, Moishe Ragieme, Nurit Niskala-Graziani, and Rahel Limor, as well as from the collections of synagogue members.

The Jewish prayer shawl (“tallit” or “tallis”) can be made in a wide variety of materials, designs and sizes. In this display, the prayer shawls are handmade, rainbow style, antiques, children’s shawls, and innovative, contemporary designs for both men and women. There are often meaningful personal stories to go along with these beautiful ritual pieces. The exhibit will showcase the evolution of the prayer shawl and explain the background behind these changes.

The Hanukah candle holder (“menorah” or “hanukiah”). The exhibit will feature this object’s changes over the years with a range of sizes, types, colors and materials.
Microcalligraphy developed in the 9th century as a uniquely Jewish art form. It uses very small writing from a section of scripture (usually in Hebrew) to form an illustration.

This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to visit this event.
Etz Hayim is located at 1½ Hood Road, Derry. Visit the Etz Hayim Website HERE.

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