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… accessible, and most restrooms include baby changing stations. Nursing —Parents are welcome to nurse their children anywhere on campus. If privacy is desired, a family room is … on the lower level of the main lobby. Service animals —ADA-certified service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted on the Skirball campus. Available for Check-Out Wheelchairs —A limited number of wheelchairs are available for check-out on a first-come, first-served basis at the lobby desk in the Main Entrance and at the security kiosk in the …
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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 … Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment. Lesson Plans Introduction Welcome to the Skirball Learn about the Skirball Cultural Center, our essential Jewish values, and …
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Skirball Book Groups: Modern Takes, Timeless Tales

September 2025–January 2026

… 17, 2025, 1:00–3:00 pm|Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 am–12:00 pm|Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00–3:00 pm|Wednesday, January 14, 2026, … 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

… 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 … and Programs Exhibition Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare May 4–September 3, 2023 Past Audience Public Programs Category Words and Ideas Hollywood Screenwriters: From the Blacklist to …
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Black Power, Jewish Politics

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

… 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 … College. Dr. Marc Dollinger holds the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and Social Responsibility at San Francisco State University. He has served as a research …
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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

… 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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The Sounds of Common Ground

Sunday, May 19, 2024

… 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 Silverman , and performative artist Shalandrea Renee Houchen , with … 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 …
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center presents the twenty-fifth anniversary season of its  FREE outdoor concert series: SUNSET CONCERTS

… RELEASE: May 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Laura B. Cohen, LC Media, lcmediapr@gmail.com , (310) 867-3897 David Monnich, LC Media, david.h.monnich@gmail.com , (210) 422-1764 … be releasing the second season of Skirball Stages —a series of online concert films that give audiences a chance to experience last summer’s Sunset Concerts performances and watch exclusive … peace, understanding, and acceptance with musical muscle.”— Rolling Stone Through klezmer melodies and Hebrew refrains, the boundary-pushing bluegrass Americana band Nefesh Mountain shares …
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Rabbi on the Block (2023)

Sunday, May 5, 2024

… and Jewish worlds. Rabbi on the Block charts the course for the American Jewish world to become more inclusive to non-whites and more responsive to the changing needs of its members. Rabbi on the Block is especially topical and vital, with antisemitism and other forms of racism on the rise in America; it is at … who come to New York City to sell Christmas trees every holiday season. Tree Man won the Audience Award at the St. Lawrence International Film Festival. He currently has several …
Educator Profile: Janet B. Fattal

… groups to pivoting in the face of a pandemic, Janet's presence will be felt for years to come. Read all about her favorite memories and lasting impact. Q: What are your favorite memories and accomplishments at Skirball, both personally and professionally? A: Skirball students are smart, well-read, accomplished, and worldly. And did I mention opinionated? But facilitating is not lecturing. I had …