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Visions and Values Curriculum

… and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America . Amid rising antisemitism in our schools and communities, these FREE resources teach students about Jewish life and create connections to … moments in history, explore their family histories, create original works of art, and discover commonalities across cultures. Funding provided by Specified General Fund for the Museum Grant … Europe to the United States more than one hundred years ago. Then make connections to life today. Download Lesson 3 Seek Learning Get to know more about a loved one or role model and create …
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The Skirball Cultural Center presents Common Ground by Adam Silverman
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Skirball Book Groups: Modern Takes, Timeless Tales

September 2025–January 2026

… Classes Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, … From Barbara Kingsolver’s Appalachian take on David Copperfield in Demon Copperhead , to Zadie Smith’s witty homage to Howards End in On Beauty , and Kamila Shamsie’s powerful update of … epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens’ anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon …
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The Big Lie Podcast LIVE with John Mankiewicz

Thursday, August 31, 2023

… Public Programs Performance Thursday, August 31, 2023, 8:00–10:00 pm Thursday, August 31, 2023 Experience the first episode of … their pro-labor, pro-feminist beliefs. Convinced the film is a recruitment tool for the Communist Party, Jack will do whatever is necessary to shut the production down. The Big Lie is … the Live Performance “Getting to tell this story over audio, in a format that mirrors the way audiences might have actually heard it over the radio in the 1950s, made it all the more …
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Black Power, Jewish Politics

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

… Public Programs Words and Ideas Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7:30–9:00 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 A Book Release & Communal Dialogue in Partnership with the Jews of Color Initiative Take part in this launch of … by a Q&A with author Marc Dollinger , Richard and Rhoda Goldman Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University, and Ilana Kaufman , author of …
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Member Preview Day—Diane von Furstenberg, On the National Language, and Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

… Members Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 12:00–4:30 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Be among the first to … of America's Endangered Tongues invites us to reflect on the rich linguistic diversity and complex cultural heritage of the United States by presenting a selection of forty-six portraits … Museum Store Dine at Judy’s Counter or Zeidler’s Café* *Café reservations are strongly recommended for Member Preview Day. Email zeidlerscafe@skirball.org or call (310) 440-4515. Diane …
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Glatt Kosher Events

… will work directly with your caterer of choice to obtain a custom quote and book a tasting. Come for a site visit and plan the details —Two months before your event, you and your event … very busy event schedule, we cannot guarantee specific times. Enjoy your event —On the day of your event, your event concierge will be on site to ensure the caterer and Skirball team … only two caterers you may book for your Glatt Kosher event at the Skirball. Your food bill will come from you caterer; your bar bill will come from the Skirball. La Gondola Catering …
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The Sounds of Common Ground

Sunday, May 19, 2024

… Public Programs Special Event Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00–3:30 pm Sunday, May 19, 2024 An Afternoon of Rhythm & Art An interactive, multimedia exploration featuring sonic improvisation around the Common Ground exhibition, featuring Austin Antoine of Get Lit, Common Ground artist Adam … pots from the Common Ground collection, as well as poetry, performance and storytelling. Audiences will also hear from Common Ground artist Adam Silverman , who will share his insights …
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… and Information Registration Tips and Information Create or locate your Skirball account— We recommend all teachers create an account in advance of our listed registration dates, as programs tend to fill quickly. You can create an account by visiting our school … receive a temporary username and password. Please log in using these credentials. We strongly recommend changing your username and password after accessing your account. Select your school …