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PRESIDENT’S GREETING Knish from 2nd Ave Deli. The Number 19 at Langer’s. Kishka from Brent’s. Whatever’s hot at Ess-a-Bagel. In my household, we take a great deal of pride in our deli orders. For most of my life, I associated the tastes of my favorite deli items with my Jewish identity. That particular mix of potatoes, flaky dough, onions, and schmaltz in everything from latkes to knish was only to be found in a Jewish deli or a Jewish kitchen. Or so I thought. Then I took my first bite of fresh burek, served on the sidewalk in the old-town section of Sarajevo— that is, the old Ottoman section of Sarajevo. As far as my tastebuds were concerned, I might as well have been in my great aunt Ella’s walk-up in Queens. As we continued to explore the cuisine of the former territories of the Ottoman Empire, I came to understand that so many flavors I associated with my Jewish American identity were equally owed to an older history of diaspora, conquest, and acculturation. This spring, the Skirball presents the exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli, a comprehensive look at the history of Jewish delicatessens. From their beginnings in immigrant communities seeking familiar foods in an unfamiliar land to their impact on cuisine, community, and civic life—these stories are both distinctly Jewish and quintessentially American. Just like the Skirball. See you there!
Jessie Kornberg President and CEO Skirball Cultural Center
OUR MISSION The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society.
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Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America
Take Part in Our Essential Values The Skirball mission is deeply rooted in Jewish heritage and inspired by its values. Over time, six of these values have emerged for us as the most vital, lighting our path toward building a better world. They are listed below, paired with select offerings that illuminate the meaning of the value. We hope you’ll join us. Welcome the stranger—Hear the fascinating story of Leonard Cohen’s 1973 tour on the front lines of the Yom Kippur War, where hundreds of young soldiers welcomed him into their community (see p. 16). Honor memory—Witness the musical lineage of L. Shankar as he performs songs inspired by his South Indian upbringing alongside his son and grandson (see p. 19). Seek learning—Explore family histories, create original art, and become an agent of change using the downloadable Visions and Values Curriculum, designed for students in Grades 4 through 12 (see p. 6). Pursue justice—Watch the Oscar-nominated film Writing with Fire and be inspired by the independent journalists of Khabar Lahariya who take it upon themselves to cover India’s inequities with unflinching determination (see p. 18). Build community—Raise a glass to liberation, new beginnings, and one another during ¡Passover a la Mexicana!, a tasting and toast featuring chef Pati Jinich (see p. 13). Show kindness—Discover how care and compassion are essential elements of the heroine archetype during a talk with world-renowned folklorist Maria Tatar (see p. 17). MAR/APR 2022
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PLAN YOUR VISIT Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 (310) 440-4500 • skirball.org
FREE on-site parking Street parking strictly prohibited ADA accessible parking available
HOURS Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Closed Mondays and holidays
GALLERIES Advance reservations are required. Walk-ups will not be accommodated.
GENERAL MUSEUM ADMISSION $12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 FREE to all on Thursdays
NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL $12 General | $9 Seniors, Full-Time Students, and Children over 12 $7 Children 2–12 | FREE to Members and Children under 2 FREE to all on Thursdays Includes general Museum admission Prices for “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli and Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes to be announced.
WELCOME, ESSENTIAL WORKERS! Use code 99921 when booking tickets for FREE admission. Valid work ID required at check-in
TICKETING See p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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VISIONS AND VALUES CURRICULUM
DINING Zeidler’s Café (reservations recommended) Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–3:30 pm | Sundays, 11:00 am–3:30 pm Call (310) 440-4515 or email zeidlerscafe@skirball.org to schedule.
Lessons and Resources Available Now!
Judy’s Counter
Tuesday–Saturday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm | Sundays, 11:00 am–4:30 pm
AUDREY’S MUSEUM STORE
Educators can download a brand-new curriculum inspired by the stories and artifacts featured in the Skirball’s permanent exhibition, Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America (see p. 12).
Proceeds support the Skirball’s educational and cultural programming. Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm | Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Shop anytime at shop.skirball.org.
Drawing on Jewish traditions and stories of resilience, these FREE lessons and resources invite young people of all cultural backgrounds to reflect upon and identify the memories, values, and ideals they carry with them wherever they go.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS When you come to visit, be prepared to adhere to the following requirements:*
Ages 12 and up Show proof of full vaccination.
Infants and children under 5
Ages 5 to 11
Show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result.
Grades 4–12
Show a negative COVID-19 test result.
Ages 2 and up: Wear an N95, KN95, KF94, or surgical mask over your nose and mouth. *The Skirball’s visitor policy is in accordance with the City of Los Angeles vaccination ordinance. All Skirball visitors ages 12 and up are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Unvaccinated individuals under 12 or with medical or religious exemptions must present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the past 72 hours. A valid photo ID is also required for visitors ages 18 and up. Note: Safety protocols are subject to change. Please check our website before your visit for the most up-to-date and detailed information.
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VISIT US ONLINE Check out our Online Offerings page to explore upcoming and previously recorded programs, family art projects, bonus exhibition content, and educator resources. Scan the QR code with your phone camera. Find the Visions and Values Curriculum and more Roslyn and Abner Goldstine School Programs at skirball.org/education. MAR/APR 2022
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EXHIBITIONS
“I′LL HAVE WHAT SHE′S HAVING” The Jewish Deli Opening April 14, 2022 More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. The exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli explores how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, imported and adapted traditions to create a uniquely American restaurant. Get a taste of deli history through neon signs, menus, advertisements, uniforms, photographs, and clips of deli on the big and little screen. Plus, participate in fun photo ops and interactives to spark and share your own deli memories. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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Carnegie Deli, New York, NY
MEMBERS ENJOY EARLY ACCESS Join or renew before Wednesday, April 13, and be among the first to view the spring exhibitions during Member Preview Day! Sweeten the deal with code NOSH15 to save 15% on the cost of membership. See pp. 27–29 for Member details.
The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors: Maurice Amado Foundation
David Geffen Foundation
Barbara Timmer and Catherine Benkaim
The Keston Family in Memory of Michael Keston
Terri and David Bloomgarden
Gloria and Richard Pink
Stephanie and Harold Bronson
Skirball Cultural Center Volunteer Service Council in Honor of Frances Fisher
Media sponsor:
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EXHIBITIONS TALKING BACK TO POWER
Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes Opening April 14, 2022
Exploring ideas of identity, power, and belonging in the United States, Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes presents garments, banners, samplers, quilts, and sculptures that highlight American immigrant experiences. The exhibition examines themes of justice and inclusion through artworks, including many that are co-created with Han Sifuentes’s community of collaborators. On view are pieces that delve into the artist’s own immigration experience, the valuable but undervalued labor that many immigrants provide, official and unofficial ways that immigrants create spaces of belonging, and the power of creative protest for envisioning a better future. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
Advance timed-entry reservations required The exhibition and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors:
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SUSTAIN
From Loss to Renewal Through March 20, 2022 Final weeks! Visit this outdoor installation honoring the collective and ongoing pandemic experience. View a poster series by artist Stephanie Mercado that pays tribute to LA’s essential workforce and, in the spirit of Jewish tradition, dedicate a visitation stone in someone’s memory to a permanent outdoor display.
FREE The installation and its related educational programs at the Skirball Cultural Center are made possible by generous support from the following donors: Stephanie and Harold Bronson Bob and Nita Hirsch Family Foundation Susan and Alan Wohl
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Stephanie Mercado, Bruce Barack, MD (1941–2020) Radiologist and Professor of Medicine, UCLA & USC, 2021. Relief print collage, digital composite, 57 x 29 3/4 in.
MORE TO EXPLORE • Visions and Values pop-up—Beginning April 14, visit the Skirball’s permanent exhibition to find an installation of additional contemporary works by Aram Han Sifuentes honoring the experiences of immigrant garment workers. • Protest banner–making workshops—Join us for monthly workshops to contribute to Aram Han Sifuentes’s ongoing project the Protest Banner Lending Library. Details to be announced. • Visitation stones—Following the closure of Sustain: From Loss to Renewal, take a moment to sit and honor memory on a bench along the North Arroyo dry riverbed, where the visitation stones dedicated during Sustain will have been placed. MAR/APR 2022
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EXHIBITIONS VISIONS AND VALUES
Jewish Life from Antiquity to America Ongoing Explore four thousand years of Jewish experience in this permanent exhibition, which features objects from the Skirball’s renowned collection of Judaica and Americana—one of the largest in the world. Learn how the Jews have survived as a diverse, migratory, minority population: through actively engaging with the many communities and cultures they’ve encountered while also retaining a core set of values. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
Included with general Museum admission | Advance reservations required
Franz Strobl (assumed), Tiered Seder Plate, Vienna, Austria, 1814. SCC 50.12. Photo by John Reed Forsman.
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PASSOVER PROGRAMS ¡PASSOVER A LA MEXICANA!
A Tasting and Tequila Toast with Chef Pati Jinich Sunday, April 3, 4:00 pm (doors at 3:30 pm)
Add new flavors to your Seder with an organic fusion of Mexican and Jewish dishes from acclaimed author and chef Pati Jinich! Sample unique recipes that Jinich first learned from her Polish bubbe while growing up in Mexico City, and hear about her experiences as a woman from two extraordinary cultures. To accompany the tasting, Skirball mixologist and Guanajuato native Cesar Zamaro will prepare a special holiday-themed tequila cocktail to enjoy on the Skirball’s lush grounds. Come raise a glass to honor Pesach in community. ¡L’chaim y salud!
$35 General | $25 Members and Full-Time Students Register by Tuesday, March 29
Join chef Pati Jinich for ¡Passover a la Mexicana!
SKIRBALL SUPPERS
Gourmet Passover Dishes To Go
Friday, April 15, curbside pickup 1:45–4:00 pm Back by popular demand! Ease your holiday to-do list and swing by the Skirball for gourmet Passover dishes to go, including the ceremonial foods for the Seder plate. This offering is likely to sell fast. Be sure to get your order in early! The à la carte menu also includes traditional or vegan matzah ball soup, pomegranate molasses–glazed seared salmon fillet, boneless whole chicken with rosemary matzah stuffing and Grand Marnier orange sauce, potato kugel, and coconut macaroon trios.
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PESACH PERFECT
Enhance your holiday with items from Audrey’s Museum Store! Tuesday–Friday, 11:30 am–5:00 pm Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Visit shop.skirball.org to browse online.
Pair with a gourmet Passover meal! See Skirball Suppers on p. 13.
THE SKIRBALL HAGGADAH General: $12.00 Members: $10.80
BLACK AND GOLD MARBLE SEDER PLATE General: $410.00 Members: $369.00
STAINLESS STEEL SEDER PLATE WITH SIX BOWLS General: $125.00 Members: $112.50
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PASSOVER HOPPY FROG SPATULA General: $6.75 Members: $6.08
PASSOVER BIB: LITTLE MATZAH BALL General: $7.00 Members: $6.30
WHO AM I? PASSOVER GUESSING GAME General: $12.00 Members: $10.80
INFLATABLE MATZAH BALL General: $9.00 Members: $8.10
MEMBER PERKS Save 10% on Audrey’s Museum Store purchases year-round by becoming a Skirball Member. For even more savings in Audrey’s, join or renew as a Family Plus Member (or above) and receive a $20 voucher to use in the store. MAR/APR 2022
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WORDS AND IDEAS
Leonard Cohen
LEONARD COHEN IN THE SINAI
Matti Friedman in Conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe
Tuesday, March 29, 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm)
Writers Bloc Presents® and the Skirball Cultural Center invite you to dig into the incredible, never-before-told story of Leonard Cohen’s 1973 tour of Israel during the Yom Kippur War. In Who by Fire, Canadian-Israeli journalist Matti Friedman gives a riveting account of Cohen in the midst of bloodshed and war, moving around the front lines with a guitar and pick-up team of local musicians. For this dynamic evening, Friedman will be joined in conversation by Sinai Temple’s Rabbi David Wolpe. A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.
Matti Friedman
$20 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students
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MARIA TATAR—THE HEROINE WITH 1001 FACES Uncovering the Heroine's Quest
Sunday, March 27, 2:00 pm (doors at 1:00 pm)
Hear from world-renowned folklorist Maria Tatar. Her latest work, The Heroine with 1001 Faces, challenges notions of heroism with its male-centric emphasis on achieving glory and immortality. In conversation with celebrated literary curator Louise Steinman, Tatar shares how heroines wear their curiosity as a badge of honor and how their “mischief making” evidences compassion and concern. Their quests may not take the traditional form of a “hero’s journey,” but they reveal the values of courage, defiance, and, above all, care. A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.
$15 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students Poetry
A Poetic Celebration of Motherhood Sunday, April 24, 3:00 pm (doors at 2:00 pm) —Lisa See,
author of The Island of Sea Women
Writers Bloc Presents® and the Skirball Cultural Center celebrate motherhood with an afternoon of poetry from former City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood Kim Dower in conversation with authors Lisa See and Hope Edelman. “What we inherit from our mothers, what we carry forward, what we never receive, and what we choose to leave behind—Kim Dower’s poetry resonates with the echo of a rich and complex mother-daughter relationship that she gently and carefully unravels line by line. This is a stunning collection from a poet whose wisdom as a daughter and a mother shines through on every page.”
I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom
“In Chinese, the written character for ‘mother love’ is composed of two elements—‘love’ and ‘pain.’ Kim Dower understands this universal concept in her bones and captures its meaning in these beautiful and powerful poems.”
Kim Dower
KIM DOWER—I WORE THIS DRESS TODAY FOR YOU, MOM
I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom
Poems on Motherhood
—Hope Edelman,
author of Motherless Daughters
RED HEN PRESS
Red Hen Press
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Dower’s latest collection, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom, is an evocative and candid anthology of poems that looks at the rich and complex relationships that mothers and daughters share.
Kim Dower
Cover Art by Vivian Rowe
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A book signing follows the program. Books available for purchase.
$20 General | $10 Members and Full-Time Students As part of the Women and Their Words series, the above talks are made possible in part by support from:
Rebekah and Howard Farber
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FILM
STORM LAKE
Thursday, March 17, 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm) In a nation of news deserts, Iowa’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Storm Lake Times marches on—against tight deadlines and even tighter margins—to uphold the democratic ideal of a free press. Watch as the Times team doggedly reports on their close-knit farming community through a pivotal election year and global pandemic. Following the screening, join us for a conversation and Q&A with directors Beth Levison and Jerry Risius, along with Storm Lake Times editor Art Cullen. (2021, 85 min. No MPAA rating.)
FREE | Reservations recommended
WRITING WITH FIRE
Wednesday, March 23, 7:30 pm (doors at 6:30 pm)
Join the Skirball Cultural Center and KCET for an Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of Writing with Fire. This Oscar-nominated film follows the reporters of India’s Khabar Lahariya, an independent feminist news network covering the country’s inequities with unflinching and intrepid determination. Directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. (2021, 92 min. No MPAA rating. In Hindi with English subtitles.) Check skirball.org for details about a post-screening discussion.
FREE | Reservations recommended
MUSIC
L. Shankar and his famed double-neck electric violin
L. SHANKAR IN CONCERT
Friday, April 22, 8:00 pm (doors at 7:00 pm)
Join legendary South Indian musician L. Shankar for a rare West Coast performance with an ensemble that includes his son and grandson. Born into a musical family, Shankar has been performing since he was seven years old, dazzling audiences with his Carnatic vocals and violin playing. Known for fusing Eastern and Western musical traditions, Shankar has collaborated with Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, the Talking Heads, and many others. Fans of 1970s Indo-jazz will remember him as a cofounder of the popular band Shakti. In the decades since Shakti’s run, Shankar has released more than two dozen solo albums, including a full-length record in 2020, Chepleeri Dream.
$30 General | $20 Members and Full-Time Students
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CLASSES
SPIRITUAL PARENTING
Wednesdays, March 2–April 6, 10:00–11:00 am (PT)
Parents! Join us for a weekly gathering to meditate and connect with each other and our spiritual practices. Throughout the pandemic, so many of us have been feeling stretched to our limits, isolated, and missing our anchors of community. Let’s reboot our spiritual parenting practices together. Each session includes time and space to share challenges and insights, instruction on Jewish meditation, and discussions about how to weave the act of parenting into our spiritual lives and vice versa. Facilitator: Alison Laichter 6 sessions
$120 General | $100 Members
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This class is made possible in part by support from:
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CULINARY INSPIRATIONS IN ART
Wednesdays, March 16–April 20, 10:30 am–12:00 pm
In anticipation of the exhibition “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli (see pp. 8–9), sink your teeth into the relationship between food and art. For centuries, artists have turned to gastronomical subject matter to reflect abundance, day-to-day truths, and symbolic meaning. Colorful table settings, surrealist cookbooks, Pop Art delights, edible artworks, and shared recipes from artists around the world will affirm that eateries and cooking are among humanity’s unifying forces. Instructor: John Paul Thornton 6 sessions
$120 General | $100 Members
Seder preparation depicted in a fourteenth century Sephardic Haggadah
Jewish parody singer-songwriter Allan Sherman
(ALMOST) EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT JEWISH MUSIC
Tuesdays, March 22–April 26, 12:00–1:30 pm
Learn about Jewish music throughout history during this lively lecture series. We’ll cover Polish-Yiddish tangos, Second Avenue Yiddish Theater, songs of resistance, Jewish-Black and Jewish-Latin fusion tunes, deli-inspired parodies, and the modern hits that would shock the ancestors of today’s yeshiva kids. Instructor: Neal Brostoff 6 sessions
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
NOAH’S ARK AT THE SKIRBALL
Ongoing One-hour time slots
Take part in a timeless story aboard Noah’s Ark at the Skirball! Fancifully handcrafted animals will keep you company as you explore this eight-thousand-square-foot wooden ark. At the end of your journey, find respite in a peaceful play space. Here, a soaring dove and vibrant rainbow welcome you and your family into a new chapter, full of opportunity and hope for a better world. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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LET’S STAY SAFE! When you return to the Skirball, you’ll notice fewer visitors in the galleries, bins to place toys after use, plenty of sanitizing wipes, and closures of Noah’s Ark between daily sessions for cleaning. An upgraded air filtration system has also been installed for everyone’s safety.
“We had such a wonderful time and felt at ease knowing that your safety protocols and standards are so high.”
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FAMILY PROGRAMS STORY TIME IN THE AMPHITHEATER
Ongoing
Join us for interactive Story Time in the outdoor Ziegler Amphitheater! These live performances feature flood stories based on folklore from around the world, including China, Central Africa, and the Americas. Performance times vary. In inclement weather, outdoor activities are subject to change or cancellation. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
Check skirball.org for daily Story Time schedules.
Included with general Museum admission
OUTDOOR ART MAKING
Ongoing
Enjoy one-of-a-kind art projects inspired by Skirball exhibitions, Jewish heritage, and the importance of caring for the world. These grab-and-go activities can be done anytime during your visit or taken home.
March: Tree Ring Collages—The rings inside a tree tell a story about its life. Using colorful materials and elements of nature, make a tree ring collage that tells a story about you!
April: Spring Flower Decor—Weave and design a decoration to welcome spring into your home. Take inspiration from nature in all its stages, from seeds to flowers and more.
One art kit per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
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DISCOVERY CENTER AND ARCHAEOLOGY DIG
Discovery Center: Ongoing Archaeology Dig: Saturday–Sunday
Investigate the artifacts on display in the Discovery Center. Exhibits reveal ancient trade routes, burial practices, methods of communication, and more. Then, imagine you are an archaeologist at the Archaeology Dig! Sift and sort to find replicas of ancient artifacts buried beneath the sand, weigh and examine your findings, and analyze clues to discover what we have in common with people who lived three thousand years ago. Drop by anytime during Museum hours; last entry 4:15 pm. In inclement weather, outdoor activities are subject to change or cancellation. Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up; minimum adult/child ratio is 1:4. See p. 4 for details about Museum admission and p. 31 for ticketing methods and policies.
Included with general Museum admission
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MORE FOR FAMILIES Words and Ideas | Kim Dower—I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom (see p. 17) Classes | Spiritual Parenting (see p. 20) School Programs | The Art of Imagination and Visions and Values Curriculum (see p. 26) MAR/APR 2022
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SCHOOL PROGRAMS EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS
Select Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 pm (PT)
Promote creativity and storytelling in your classroom! Rooted in the newly developed Visions and Values Curriculum (see p. 6), the Skirball’s spring educator workshops offer strategies for deepening your students’ knowledge of their own values and family histories.
March 9: Honoring Memory through Mixed Media—With the artist behind
Sustain: From Loss to Renewal (see p. 10), explore how color, collage, and mixed media can be used as tools to evoke memory and strengthen emotional well-being. Teaching artist: Stephanie Mercado
March 30: Stories That Bind Us—Learn accessible book-making techniques that
encourage the daily practice of creative writing, journaling, and reflection in the classroom and beyond. Teaching artist: Jennifer Graves
April 27:
Storytelling through Food—Rediscover how recipes keep traditions
alive and connect the science of food to family stories. Teaching artist: Armando Rodriguez
FREE | Reservations required
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Jennifer Graves
Armando Rodriguez
FREE CLASSROOM RESOURCES • The Art of Imagination (Pre-K–Grade 5)—Bring the magic of Noah’s Ark into your homes and classrooms with this award-winning collection of videos and downloadable lessons focused on storytelling and mindfulness. • NEW! Visions and Values Curriculum (Grades 4–12)—Invite young people to explore their family histories with engaging lessons and resources available online that feature storytelling and self-reflective activities (see p. 6). For information about these and more Roslyn and Abner Goldstine School Programs, visit skirball.org/education. 26
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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM MEMBER PREVIEW DAY
The Jewish Deli and Talking Back to Power
Wednesday, April 13, 12:00–5:00 pm
Enjoy Member discounts on public programs! See pp. 13–21.
Celebrate the arrival of the highly anticipated exhibitions “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli and Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes (see pp. 8–11)! Members can take part in: • Early access to the galleries—Be among the first to experience the exhibitions which showcase artworks, ephemera, and interactive elements that share stories of immigration, identity, and the dignity of work. • An engaging curator talk and Q&A*—Hear from Skirball curators Laura Mart and Cate Thurston as they provide an inside look at the making of the exhibitions. Please book your timed-entry tickets to the galleries online. Note: *Tickets for the curator talk require a separate reservation and are limited to 2 tickets per membership or 4 for Family Plus Members and above. For assistance, please call (310) 440-4526 or email membership@skirball.org. Details are subject to change. Visit skirball.org for the most up-to-date information.
FREE and open to Members | Advance timed-entry reservations required
Drexler's Delicatessen, North Hollywood, Calif.
Aram Han Sifuentes
MEMBERSHIP MEMBER MOMENT “The Skirball is stimulating indoors and out. From seeing the exhibitions—which are consistently well-done and meaningful to me—to taking interesting classes and sharing time with friends, I look forward to being on campus. The employees and volunteers make me feel welcome, the courtyards and grounds are beautiful and well-maintained, and I often buy gifts for loved ones from Audrey’s Museum Store. The Skirball is one of my happy places, and I love to share it with friends and family.” —Susan J. Marks, Skirball Member since 2017
PROMOTIONS THE SPRING SPECIAL Save 15% on all levels of membership with code NOSH15. Join, renew, or upgrade before the opening of the exhibitions “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli and Talking Back to Power: Projects by Aram Han Sifuentes (see pp. 8–11) to enjoy Member Preview Day and an exclusive Members-only curator talk (see p. 27).
Use code NOSH15 to save 15%.
Offer is valid online, on site, and by phone through April 30, 2022. Offer may not be used in combination with other offers or discounts except the already discounted two- and three-year memberships.
TRIPLE-DECKER DEAL The Skirball is cooking up big things! Join or renew for a three-year membership at the Family, Family Plus, or Lifecycle level and savor a world-class lineup of FREE exhibitions and discounted public programs. Members who take advantage of the Triple-Decker Deal save 12% on the annual cost of membership. Pile on the savings by combining the Triple-Decker Deal with code NOSH15. When these promotions are used together, Family Members save more than $85, Family Plus Members save more than $135, and Lifecycle Members save more than $250. Three-year memberships are available online, on site, and by phone through April 30, 2022. Available for Family, Family Plus, and Lifecycle Memberships only.
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Credits: COVER Canter’s Deli on Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA, 2018. Photo by David George/Alamy Stock Photo 2–3 Jessie Kornberg by Ramona Trent; Liberty Gallery by Mercie Ghimire 6–7 Suitcases, tennis racket, hand harmonica, typewriter. Ca. 1930. Gifts of Marion Stiebel Siciliano. SCC 31.97, 31.99, 31.51, 31.93a-d, 31.54. Photo by Susan Einstein; Aquitania and boarding tickets, courtesy of Paulette Nebrat Greenberg; Sustain: From Loss to Renewal by Ramona Trent; “Stop Repeating History” Banner by the Japanese American League, from Protest Banner Lending Library. Photo by Robert Wedemeyer; Snack at Manny's Delicatessen, Chicago, IL, 2010. Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo 8–9 Carnegie Deli, New York, NY, 2008. Photo by Ei Katsumata/Alamy Stock Photo 10–11 “One Nation Indivisible” Sampler by US Citizenship Test Sampler Project workshop participant Lidice L., 2014. Photo by Jayson Cheung, courtesy of Aram Han Sifuentes 12–13 Pati Jinich by Jennifer Chase 16–17 Leonard Cohen, c. 1980 © Columbia Records, courtesy of Columbia Records/Photofest; Matti Friedman by Mary Anderson 18–19 Storm Lake (2021), directed by Beth Levison and Jerry Risius © Whole Hog Films, courtesy of Whole Hog Films; Writing with Fire (2021), directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh © Black Ticket Films, courtesy of Black Ticket Films; L. Shankar by Ashraf Malayali 20–21 Spiritual Parenting by Mercie Ghimire; Page depicting the preparation for a Seder from the Sister Haggadah, c. 1350, author unknown, British Library, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76798772; Allan Sherman, c. 1960, courtesy of Photofest 22–23 Noah’s Ark at the Skirball by Mercie Ghimire 24–25 Puppet encounter and Archaeology Dig by Mercie Ghimire 26–27 Educator Workshops headshots, courtesy of the teaching artists; Rena and Harry Drexler at Drexler’s Deli, North Hollywood, CA, c. 1970s. Private collection; Aram Han Sifuentes by Tori Soper 28–29 Garden Terrace by Jenny Stein Photography Co. 30–31 Private event in the Taper Courtyard, courtesy of Skirball team member BACK COVER Crop of the book cover for Who by Fire by Matti Friedman, courtesy of the publisher © 2022 Skirball Cultural Center
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Hear Who by Fire author Matti Friedman discuss Leonard Cohen’s tour on the front lines of the Yom Kippur War (see p. 16).