… 2025–2026 Request for Submissions The Skirball Cultural Center invites submissions for its annual … Jewish experience. The Skirball Cultural Center is guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. The … originality, engagement with recent scholarship, and accessibility to a broad reading audience. Essays should not be published at the time of submission. All submissions should include …

… later historical periods illuminating early Jewish life  The Project Americana collection, encompassing items that document the everyday life during the over three centuries of American … became this city's first Jewish museum. It served a primarily Jewish and largely academic audience until it reopened in 1996 as the central component of the new Skirball Cultural Center in … of civil rights, immigration, and pluralism.  We ask that you reach back out after July 2026 if you wish to propose a donation. Inquiries and Requests Rights and reproductions Contact …

… of the cherished family traditions I hold dear. It was heartwarming to see how Skirball has become an integral part of other families' celebrations, enriching their traditions just as it … in their work. A:  Susy Rosales, our CEO's Executive Assistant, is exceptional. She embodies our six essential values with her kindness, patience, and unparalleled attention to detail. … curious! About Skirballer Spotlights Our institution is more than just a workplace—it's a community where each team member plays a vital role in bringing the Skirball's mission and …

… and adults.  The architecture firm Olson Kundig worked closely with Brooklyn-based artist Christopher M. Green and designers at Lexington, the custom fabrication house that generated the … The elephant is made out of a gong, vegetable steamers, and Thai rain drums. The zebras are composed of wind turbines and keyboards. “The inspiration just really comes from stuff, just … education team emphasizes the significance of caretaking. As children spin the zebras’ bodies round and round, ring the gong at the center of the elephant’s body, take a ride on the …

… of Japanese bunraku puppetry—where several performers work together, in plain view of the audience, to animate each puppet—the animal puppetry aboard Noah’s Ark requires close cooperation. … working in sync. The team trains regularly and participates in intensive workshops led by Christopher M. Green, the Brooklyn-based artist responsible for the design and construction of the … themselves, the puppeteers practice reading their colleagues’ body language and non-verbally communicating through breath cues and subtle shifts as they take turns leading the puppets’ …

… and Abner Goldstine School Programs at the Skirball for TK through Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures, transport students to key moments in history, teach students about Jewish life to combat antisemitism, and spark creativity and imagination. All Skirball school programs are aligned with California Common Core State Standards and California Arts Standards. … and Abner Goldstine School Programs at the Skirball for TK through Grade 12 students explore commonalities across cultures, transport students to key moments in history, teach students …