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Opening Reception in the Gallery: Nigun | Notations on Prayer
Join us Thursday, September 19 at 6 PM for the opening reception of Nigun | Notations on Prayer. A nigun is a melody sung without words. The tune is repeated over and over during worship services and around the Shabbat table, becomes a form of prayer. Printmakers Feltoon, Friedman and Mogavero create visual counterpoints to the nigun through repetition, pattern, and abstraction.
Apply to be a volunteer mikveh guide
Apply to become a volunteer Mikveh Guide and learn to be a confident and compassionate presence for individuals marking major life transitions. Jews of Color, Sephardim, Mizrahim, transgender, and nonbinary Jews are especially encouraged to apply.
Now in the Gallery: Family Values
Exploring themes of memory and narrative, Rhoda Rosenberg’s prints and Caron Tabb’s multimedia works use a variety of textures and techniques to explore the emotional landscape of family. Join us for our June open hours on June 26 from 3 – 6 PM, or make an appointment to view the show by emailing gallery@mayyimhayyim.org.
Show Up for the Mikveh, It Will Show Up for You
by Amber Caulkins, Director of the Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network I’ve been to the mikveh for many important moments in my life: for traditional reasons (converting, before my wedding), and other times for reasons like starting a new career or embarking on a move across the country. These experiences were all meaningful in […]
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