2007
February 2007
Thursday 1 February 2007
Thu 1 Feb to Sun 4 Feb. Beautiful, witty and thought-provoking, Barbara Zucker's sculptures and wall works are created from patterns of wrinkles on the faces of older women. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 10 February 2007
Sat 10 Feb, 8 pm. Director: Haim Bouzaglo, 2005, Israel, 100 minutes, in Hebrew and English with English subtitles Guest Speaker: To be announced Philadelphia Premiere. Nominated for Five Israeli Oscars. Eldi, a 40 year old high-school teacher, is in a midlife crisis. Just returned from a long army reserve service in Jenin , he no longer wants to teach. Besides, his friend was killed in front of his eyes by a sniper. Rather than going elsewhere, Eldi stays incognito in Tel Aviv and discovers an unknown world of Turkish and Romanian workers. A compelling portrait of the seedy underbelly of Israeli society. This program is supported by Bryna Silver and Andrew Scott Additional Showtimes and Prices February 11 at 2:00pm $10 and February 12 at 7:00pm $10. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 12. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 19 February 2007
Mon 19 Feb, 8 pm. Live from the 92 Street Y in New York. The funny, irreverent and always original Ed Koch discusses New York news and his own identity as a Jewish New Yorker and politician. Koch was mayor of New York for three terms, from 1978-89. He is a partner in the law firm Bryan Cave, LLP, and hosts a call-in program on Bloomberg Radio. In 2004, Koch was appointed chairman of the United States delegation to the Conference on Anti-Semitism sponsored by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. In 2005, he was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Koch is the author of numerous books. Cost: $10 advance / $15 at door. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 25 February 2007
Sun 25 Feb, 11 am. Early in the 1980s, some of the world's most famous architects and industrial designers began to design a wide variety of everyday objects for the home. From tea kettles and toasters to desk lamps and dustpans, these highly designed, often whimsical products blurred the lines between form, function, and fun. Lisa Roberts, an architect and home-furnishings designer, became so enamored of these objects that she set out to collect her favorites, amassing more than 300 exemplary pieces over the past 25 years. Seventy of these award-winning household objects - created by such design superstars as Michael Graves, Philippe Starck, and Karim Rashid - are presented in Antiques of the Future, a book as clever, energetic, and eye-popping as the products themselves. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sun 25 Feb, 3-5 pm. Rabbi Ira Stone with Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg, ED.D. Are you a parent raising Jewish children? Join us to learn techniques of the Jewish spiritual tradition of Mussar. By integrating Jewish ethical norms into the habits of everyday life, raise a child who is compassionate, moral and generous. This program takes place in two sessions with childcare provided. You are welcome to leave your child with our capable babysitters while attending the workshop. Dr. Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg (3:00pm – 3:45pm) Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg has over 30 years' experience in the field of education. She has an M.A. in reading from the University of Pennsylvania and an Ed.D. in psycho-educational processes from Temple University. Currently she is Director of Teacher Recruitment. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 26 February 2007
Mon 26 Feb, 7 pm. Directed by Rex Bloomstein, UK, 2005, 98 minutes, in German with English subtitles, Documentaries and Dialogue Guest Speaker: Dr. Marion Kant, musicologist and dance historian Philadelphia Premiere. Two kilometers from the picturesque town of Mauthausen in Upper Austria is the former "KZ," short for concentration camp. Bikers, tourists, schoolchildren, people from all over the world visit the site on a daily basis while the local population goes about its daily business. How does it feel to be a tourist here? How does it feel to live in this place with the dark secrets of the past? Stripped of the usual dramatic devices, survivor testimony and graphic archival footage, this film shows nothing. but says everything. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. 10. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 28 February 2007
Wed 28 Feb, 5:30 pm. The first annual CityStyle fashion show will feature clothing and accessories for women and men from local chic boutiques. Sip on specialty martinis, nibble on scrumptious cuisine and bid on many luxurious prizes in our live and silent auction. 5:30pm – Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction 6:45pm – Live auction and fashion show Mistress of Ceremonies: NBC-10's Lori Wilson Auctioneer: Steve Katz. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]