… in that role until June 2020. Dr. Herscher is a scholar, administrator, and rabbi whose abiding commitment to Jewish values—which he embraces as universally ethical in essence and practice—has … throughout its history. Dr. Herscher guided the Skirball through decades of growth and transformation, overseeing multiple expansions of its campus and programs, broadening its impact and … Jewish cultural institution in the nation. Under his leadership, the Skirball grew its annual visitorship to more than 600,000, encompassing a public of diverse ethnic, cultural, and …

… the Noah’s Ark experience—rainbows—from the galleries into the great outdoors. The curved metal form reaches twelve feet high and forty feet wide, rising from a base of smooth gray rocks. Visitors approach the sculpture along a pathway and across a teak bridge, and are welcome to stand beneath its cool mist and to touch its perforated surface.* At times of day when …

… Residency Program brings Skirball educators and artists directly into high school classrooms for a multi-disciplinary exploration of Jewish history, artwork, and stories from the Skirball’s … through a Jewish lens, students build their confidence and sense of agency as members of the community using the arts and their imaginations. Over the course of 6–8 weeks, students delve … “Seeing something you made at such a prestigious place is really eye opening.” Visit the Visions and Values School Residency Program webpage to view the student artwork and a …

… Sadie Davis is currently a senior at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), where she studies Cinematic Arts. She spends most of her time on short … When Sadie is not on film sets, she volunteers at the Hollywood Food Coalition and takes community college courses. She is also a member of the Academy Museum Teen Council, a Student … sewing, and drawing. She is very passionate about learning more from everyplace she goes as she visits museums in New York and California. She values community and working with people who …