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Where I'm From: A Skirball Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesdays, May 14–June 11, 2024

… Classes Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 12:00–2:00 pm Tuesdays, May 14–June 11, 2024 Create original writing and articulate your own mosaic of personal … of personal identity. Those brand new to creative writing along with experienced writers are welcome. Instructor: Lesley Hyatt teaches writing and mindfulness to students of all ages. She …
A message for the community of the Skirball Cultural Center

… October 9, 2023 As a Jewish cultural center, the Skirball has always been committed to the safety and independence of the State of Israel and all who live there. We have watched in horror as news of invasion, murder, and kidnapping have come to us here in Los Angeles from family, friends, and Israelis under terrorist attack. As … called up. Once again, I felt numb, unless I felt dread. The Skirball is an organization fundamentally dedicated to fostering hope. Where is hope to be found today? I heard an update …
Treasure Hunt Hanukkiah

… Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Light. During the holiday, people all around the world celebrate by lighting candles on a hanukkiah (commonly referred to as a “menorah” or “Hanukkah lamp”). In doing so, we remember the light in … your home or neighborhood. As you create your own unique hanukkiah , remember that even the smallest flame can give light to many. Ask yourself, how can I spread hope and light to the world? …
Educator Perks
Press Release

Skirball Cultural Center Names Three Leaders to Key Roles

… RELEASE: May 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM Media Contacts: Emma Jacobson-Sive, EJS Media, emma@ejs-media.com , (323) 842-2064 Skirball Cultural Center, communications@skirball.org , Download the press … visitor experience. Bernstein has played a major role in diversifying the Skirball’s audiences, forging longstanding partnerships with community organizations, and shaping the … as strangers and blessed us in significant ways. Working for an organization that does this daily allows me in some small way to pay it forward.” Pamela Kohanchi brings deep experience …
Exhibition

Together for Good: Caron Tabb and the Quilting Corner

November 17, 2022–March 12, 2023

… See Caron Tabb’s dramatic work Fabric of Humanity—Repairing My World alongside an all-ages community quilt-making activity. About the Exhibition See Caron Tabb’s dramatic work Fabric of Humanity—Repairing My World alongside an all-ages community quilt-making activity. Measuring more than twelve by nine feet, Tabb’s striking … friends and family around the world and assembled into one, cohesive piece. Inspired by modern-day interpretations of tikkun olam —a Jewish concept grounded in social justice and goodwill …
Meet Skirballer Sophie Levy

… learned so much from Alona and Sophia. I had a great time chatting with them and other Skirball community members about Jewish languages, the history and politics of Jewish assimilation in America, and lots of other interests we had in common. Q: What's one activity you prioritize outside of the Skirball? How does it interact … of determination and flexibility, and their honest commitment to the Skirball's values every day. Q: What are you looking forward to learning more about yourself in the following year? …
Exhibition

Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House

Opens October 7

… Opens October 7 Come see a vibrant artwork from the Skirball Cultural Center's collection . This new … during the week of Sukkot. Though not of Jewish descent himself, Statom connected with the holiday and reinterpreted the sukkah using his own visual language and materials. In the new works … the Israelites and contemporary stories of migration and displacement. Alongside preparatory studies and two documentary videos, these works expand on the original piece and shed light on the …
Artist Q&A: Aram Han Sifuentes

… working in fiber, performance, and social practice art. In anticipation of the Skirball’s upcoming exhibitions of her work, The Official Unofficial Voting Station: Voting for All Who … sew at a young age but didn’t make or study art until graduate school. For my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, I got a degree in ethnic studies with a focus on …
Program

Creative Writing at the Skirball: DVF

Saturday, May 31, 2025

… Classes Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:00–3:00 pm Saturday, May 31, 2025 Diane von Furstenberg spins stories out of clothes. In this special creative …