Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
----------SF 1) 01.23.13----------
Meet Me at the Maltz... for Yoga Marni Task has been a yoga instructor since 1995, and she will lead you through poses as she weaves the story of yoga and her own Jewish heritage on Wed 1/30 at 7PM. Beginners welcome! Stay to rehydrate and enjoy a nosh after class.Meet Me at the Maltz is the distinguished speaker series featuring some of the most interesting personalities, performers and speakers sharing their passions. Mark your calendar for Jews Rock with rock photographer Janet Macoska on Sat 2/13, and An Evening with Project Runway's Valerie Mayen on Wed 2/27. Info: MaltzMuseum.org
----------3) 10.31.12----------
The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is the oldest educational institution in Israel, and its young artists are no different than those studying at our own internationally-recognized institution, The Cleveland Museum of Art. Or are they?
Watch as Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage executive director Lynda Bender walks us through their latest exhibition, "Israeli Arts & Culture, featuring Bezalel On Tour," now on view through Jan 13.
The eclectic exhibit features painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, pottery, games, film and animation. Plus, a full schedule of events are on tap: artists talks, music, film, even a community day on 11/11. MaltzMuseum.org
----------2) 09.05.12----------
What would you choose?
Lynda Bender joined the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage more than seven years ago when the Museum was first created, and earlier this year rose to become it’s Executive Director.
Take a tour with Lynda as she shows off a couple of her favorite Charles Mintz photographs from the current exhibit, “Precious Objects,” in which everyday people were asked to be photographed with one non-living object that was the most precious to them. If you were asked the same thing, what would you choose? The exhibition is on display until Sun 9/30. Watch the video here. MaltzMuseum.org
----------1) 03.21.12----------
How a Humble Chinese Game Became So Darn Popular
The mysterious and entertaining game of Mah Jongg was brought to the US from China and was adopted by Jewish and other cultures during the post-World-War-I period when free time became an option.
Soon, thousands of affordable game sets were being imported, and changed the face of communities throughout the US. Listen to Judi Feniger, director of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, as she explains how this game has changed our sense of community... Watch the video here.