NEW Contemporary Jewish Museum

NEW Contemporary Jewish Museum – A MUST SEE!!!
We went to this over the weekend and it is AMAZING....

There are photos of some of the Beth Am Family too!!!! Go and see who is featured on the wall paper in the “Being Jewish: A Bay Area Portrait!”
(I was surprised to see myself on their wall!)

In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis explores the continuing relevance of the story of creation in Genesis Chapter I.
The exhibit on Genesis displays art from the ancient to modern interpretations. When you go do take time to watch the video presentation which offers commentary by many Jewish leaders and educators with different points of view.

Also the exhibit tribute to William Steig is delightful. From his cartoons in the New Yorker to his introduction of the loveable Shrek! (Did you know that Shrek is a Yiddish word?)

You can learn more about William Steig here.

The Aleph Bet Sound Exhibit We have often heard that each letter of the Aleph Bet has multiple meanings and stories, but in this exhibit you learn the sound interpretation of the letters. It is in the most disorienting white room but definitely a different place to sit, listen and feel like you are in a different world.