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Alice Eve Cohen: What I Thought I Knew
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 Celebrating the Turkish Musical Tradition
The diversity of Turkish culture is reflected in its rich musical traditions. Join Ahmet Erdogdular, a world renowned musician, and Upper West Sider Daisy Sadaka Braverman, who will offer songs in Ladino. The afternoon includes Turkish desserts!
Co-sponsored by The Turkish Cultural Center. Sun, Mar 7, 2 pm
$20/$25  This program is part of the ImagiNation: A Fresh Look at Global Jewish Lifeseries. For a full list of programs visit jccmanhattan.org/imagination |
 A Matter of Size
Dir. by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor (90 min, Israel, 2009)
Join us for the Biggest Israeli hit film of the summer. This heartwarming comedy follows four overweight friends from the city of Ramle who are fed up with the culture of dieting. Together they decide to embrace their size and become the first Israeli Sumo wrestlers. Co-sponsored by Dor Chadash. Reception to follow. You may purchase a combined ticket for the film/reception. You will not be admitted to the reception without a combined ticket.
Tue, Mar 9, 7:30 pm
Film – $8/$10; Film + Reception – $18 |
 MORE THAN MONEY WITH MYRON KANDEL:BEHIND THE SCENES OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Rescuing the Economy: Two Expert Views An interview on the state of the economy and where it’s heading, with Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, and Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist and former chief economist of the World Bank.
Interviewer: Myron Kandel, founding financial editor of CNN. Wed, Mar 10, 7:30 pm
$10/$15 |
Srugim: Israeli TV Series – Episodes 10-12
Dir. Eliezer Shapiro (15 half hour episodes, Israel, 2008)
Join us for episodes of this new hit Israeli TV Series about 20′s-30′s singles in the Modern Orthodox Jerusalem community trying to find their way in the vibrant contemporary Israeli society. Co-sponsored with JCC 20′s + 30′s and jewschool.com.
7 Wednesdays, Feb 3 – Mar 17, 7:30 pm
$20 series/$5 per week |
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company
Join us for a special performance to celebrate 100 Years of the Kibbutz!
The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) has been widely identified with the works of its Artistic Director Rami Be’er. Be’er’s creations have credited the company with international acclaim as it frequently performs in theaters around the world. Over the years, the KCDC developed into one of Israel’s prominent dance companies and has gained international renown. To learn more about KCDC click HERE Sat, Mar 13, 8 pm $36
Enjoy a pre-show cocktail reception with honored guest, Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo and photo exhibit of 100 Years of the Kibbutz sponsored by Givat Haviva.
Reception ticket includes entrance to Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company performance. Sat, Mar 13, 6:30 pm |
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Upcoming Events
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 R&R: SHABBAT AT THE JCC FAMILY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCESThe Magic Flute Performed by Opera on Tap
The talented and wacky singers from Opera on Tap return with a fun and kid friendly version of Mozart’s classic opera. Ages 4 and up.
Sat, Mar 20
Performance: 2:30pm Interactive Workshop with the artists 3:45pm FREE |
 Leaving the Fold
Dir. by Eric R. Scott (52 min, Canada, 2009)
A documentary which follows five young people who leave the ultra-Orthodox Jewish world in which they were brought up. They pay a steep price for abandoning their parents and community to seek the freedom to make their own choices.
Wed, Mar 24, 7:30 pm
$8/$10 |
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From Friends of JCC Arts & Culture
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 CONVICTION By Oren Neeman Featuring: Ami Dayan, Kevin Hart, Catharine Pilafas In Franco’s 1960s Madrid, an Israeli scholar is detained and questioned by a Spanish official for stealing a confidential Inquisition file. Together, interrogator and interrogated become drawn to the file’s wrinkled yellow pages and unravel the ill-fated love affair between the converted Spanish priest, Andrés González (1446-1486), and his Jewish wife, Isabel.
Where? 59E59 Theaters
59 E. 59th St. between Park & Madison When? February 16 to March 21, 2010 Tue & Wed at 7:15pm; Thu & Fri at 8:15pm; Sat at 2:15pm & 8:15pm; Sun at 3:15pm & 7:15pm Tickets: $35 (Use special discount code “JCC” for 25% off!) Buy tickets: 212-279-4200 or online at Ticket Central “Conviction touches so many nerves of Jewish identity. The play is great and the acting superb. Congratulations!” Rabbi Marcelo R. Bronstein, B’nai Jeshurun “This production deserves the highest praise and encouragement. It is a story that needs constant retelling.” TheaterMania “Inspired and inspiring. brilliant! A fine new play. ” Manhattan Jewish Sentinel |
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