LABAlive Part 1: Original Art Inspired by Jewish Texts

1414 Walnut Street,Berkeley CA 94709

22 October, 2022

Description

Join LABA East Bay: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture at the JCC East Bay for a night of art, performance, ancient Jewish text teachings, wine and schmoozing. The works featured in LABAlive come from the 2022 LABA East Bay artist fellows, and are inspired by their study of the theme of “BROKEN” in our open-minded, non-dogmatic beit midrash.OCTOBER 22 - PART 11) Director and circus performer Jeff Raz presents “Circus/Borders,” a community-based circus/theater exploration of borders. (Co-created by theater director Rebecca Novick)2) Writer Michael David Lukas reads from his new novel manuscript, a post-apocalyptic retelling of the biblical Book of Esther.3) Artist Lauren Ari presents new painting and sculpture, and “Moving Red Earth,” a collective ritual.4) Harpist Jennifer Ellis plays new, original music that embraces the joyfully rich sounds of a “broken” harp.5) Writer, teacher and Illustrator Meg Adler explores midrash (creative interpretation) as the filling in of the Torah's narrative cracks with "story spackle."6) LABA scholar Deena Aranoff talks about that time when Moses broke the tablets.JCC East Bay COVID Guidelines: All JCC staff are fully vaccinated (including boosters). All attendees will have to show proof of vaccination (including boosters, if eligible) prior to entering.Proof of vaccination required for those 5 years of age or older at the door.Well-fitting masks are required indoors, masks are optional outdoors.Please be mindful of social distancing.JCC East Bay is committed to equal access to all: The JCC East Bay invites you to join us for this program. We welcome and support our diverse Jewish community, people of all religions, nationalities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. The JCC East Bay believes it is important for people of all abilities to feel welcome and included in our space. Our 100+ year old historic building does offer limitations, and cannot accommodate everyone in the way we would hope. Please let us know your specific needs so we can best make you feel included in our space. If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to afford the price of the ticket, please contact the organizer of this event, Liz Kaufman ([email protected]) to discuss access options. We look forward to hearing from you to make your experience at the JCC East Bay a positive one! JCC East Bay policies around photography/videography: Please be aware that JCC East Bay will be taking photographs at this event and may use the photos in our marketing. If you do not want your image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers. By participating in this event, you consent to your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, for use in any and all media.