Please be sure to join us for the following events happening here at the library and the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture.
DRINK, HE SAID
“Drink”, he said, “don’t drowse,
drink wine aged well in barrels,
near henna beds and aloes
and roses mixed with myrrh-
In pomegranate groves
by grapevines and date palms,
with tender plants and saplings,
and tamarisks in rows.”
By Dunash Ben Labrat
Samuel And Rebecca Astor JUDAICA LIBRARY Season 09
September 13, 7:00 P.M. Night to Honor Israel
An invitation from Christians United for Israel, “A Night to Honor Israel in San Diego” with keynote speaker, Dennis Prager
Town & Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North.
For tickets ($18 + $1 service charge for mailing): call 619-741-0630 x100
October 6, 7:30 P.M. Israel's political cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen
Yaakov Kirschen is the author of the Dry Bones cartoon strip http://www.drybonesblog.com/
Chabad Center of University City
Mr. Kirschen's itinerary is being arranged by Mark Paredes, ZOA's Western Region Director in Los Angeles. Co-sponsored by the Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library, Zionist Organization of America, and Chabad Center of University City.
There will be a small suggested donation.
November 30, December 8 and February 8, 7:30 P.M. Discovering Nabucco,an Opera by Giuseppe Verdi November 30, 2009 The Young Verdi and Early Nineteenth Century Italian Opera December 8, 2009 Verdi’s Nabucco: A Composer’s First Success
As we look forward to San Diego Opera’s production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco, Dr. Nicolas Reveles, the Geisel Director of Education and Outreach for San Diego Opera, will explore the cultural and musical influences on the composer when he wrote this great masterpiece. Based loosely on biblical references, Nabucco is set during the time of the Babylonian Exile of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar II (Nabucco), the Assyrian King. As you will discover, this 1842 opera showed Verdi as a distinct new voice in Italian opera, a voice not entirely welcomed by lovers of Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. Learn about the sometimes bizarre traditions of opera-going in 19th century Italy, the circumstances of the premiere at La Scala and the political ramifications of that first production. Dr. Reveles will accompany these lectures with generous audio-visual examples from Verdi’s works, as well as with his usually witty and at times irreverent approach to the world of opera!
Co-sponsored by the San Diego Opera with
Dr. Nicolas Reveles, the Geisel Director of Education and Outreach.
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Ardyn Halter's series of paintings and print, entitled The Family I Never Knew addresses the Shoah from the point of view of the second generation and, also, all those who were born after the Shoah. The series grapples, in visual terms, with the shortcomings of the sympathetic imagination – the mind that seeks to understand the Shoah yet which, at the same time, is conscious of the impossibility of such a task, and doubtful of the enterprise. No violence is shown in these works, only images formed from fragments of photographs, placed within the context of the anti-Semitic slogans employed by the Nazis. Effectively, these works convey the sense of a space, a chasm between the viewer and the subject. They challenge the viewer to reassess his or her own responses and assumptions.
Samuel And Rebecca Astor Judaica Library Season 2010
January 17-24 EXPRESSIONS OF OUR HOMELAND
Welcoming again the largest collection of Israeli fine art with works by over 70 of Israel’s most talented artists.
JCC Hours Open to the Public
January 20, February 24, March 9, 7:30 P.M. Poetic Pathways at the Library: Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices
Three evenings featuring local Jewish poets followed by “open
mic” readings. Bring your poetry, read it, sing it and listen.
January 11, 7:30 P.M. Orchestras in Israel: Historic Overview and the Wagner Issue Yoav Talmi, 2008 Israel Prize Recipient; Permanent Guest Conductor, Israel Chamber Orchestra; Professor of Conducting, Tel Aviv University's Mehta School of Music; Music Director, Quebec Symphony Orchestra and his wife Er'ella Talmi speak about classical music in Israel today. A short documentary of Talmi's life with musical score by son Gil Talmi will be shown.
January 29, 10:00 A.M. The San Diego Symphony plays for the Nierman Preschool:
An introduction to, Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems, by Jack Prelutsky,
Children’s Poet Laureate and Illustrations by Carin Berger with the music of Lucas Richman.
March 16, March 23, 7:30 P.M. Mishpoche Mendelssohn: Moses & Fromet, Abraham & Leah, Felix & Fanny.Eileen
An oral presentation of their lives, illustrated by music, literature and a portrait exhibit. The music programs of the library are underwritten by Mickey Stern
April 12, 13 & April 14, 7:30 P.M. Jacob Goldberg Annual Lectures Lectures on Israel: New American and Israeli Government—Challenges and Opportunities
2010 is going to be a critical year in Middle East politics in three areas:
Iran's nuclear drive will reach a point-of-no-return, forcing the US, the EU and Israel to face a moment of truth.
The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is to be revived, forcing both sides to make "painful decisions."
Syria would have to choose between its alliance with Iran and support of terrorism or joining the peace process. The answer would also shape the future course of Lebanon.
While these take shape, disagreements will surface between the new governments in the US and Israel. Will the two leaderships be able to cope with the multitude of challenges and opportunities?
Distinguished Authors Series:
May 10, 7:30 P.M. Carol Leifer....
When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win: Reflections on Looking in the Mirror
May 24, 7:30 P.M. David Rubinger ...Israel Through My Lens: Sixty Years As a Photo journalis Shimon Peres, and Ruth Corman are co-authors
May 23–June 10 Photographic Exhibit from the book, Paul Goldman-Press Photographer, 1943–1961
Goldman’s work makes us yearn for the innocent, idealistic, small and optimistic Israel that it once was. However, when one looks back with a longing to the past, what does it tell us about the present, and more so about our future?
JCC Open Hours
Dr. Wendy Mogel,Blessing of a B Minus
And more….
The views expressed are only those of the authors and not necessarily those of the LFJCC.
June 3–13 The Astor Judaica Library 10th Annual Used Book Sale
Choose your reading for the summer. Browse through thousands of titles—from classics to recent releases.
JCC Open Hours - Open to the Public
About the Library
Thank you to all of our Astor Judaica Library supporters and volunteers.
The Astor Judaica Library is a community resource. If you have a program that you would like to introduce to the community by using the Library venue, please contact Jackie Gmach.
LIBRARY CONTACTS:
Astor Judaica Library Chair: Roberta Berman
Jackie Gmach, JCC Program Director: 858-362-1150 jackieg@lfjcc.com LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Sir Martin Gilbert, Francine Klagsbrun, Rabbi Danny Landes, Rabbi Jack Riemer
San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS
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