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HUC-JIR SUMMER ARTS SERIES:
RITUAL, RESILIENCE, AND RENEWAL
The Archaeology of Hallucinogenic Substances
in the Ancient Eastern Mediterranean
David Ilan, Ph.D.
Director, Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology,
HUC-JIR/Jerusalem
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Ceramic kernos ring, early Iron Age Megiddo, ca. 1000 BCE,
possibly used for inhaling or imbibing psychoactive substances
The texts of the ancient Near East and eastern Mediterranean Bronze and Iron Ages hint at the use of psychotropic substances ("hallucinogens") in religious and shamanistic rituals. But the archaeological evidence for this is thin on the ground. This talk will itemize the available hallucinogens and reexamine a series of artifacts that are believed to be related to the consumption of psychotropic substances.
Rebirth After the Holocaust:
The Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp, 1945-1950
Jean Bloch Rosensaft
Director, Dr. Bernard Heller Museum,
HUC-JIR/New York
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Over 2,000 children of Holocaust survivors were born in the
Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp; Kindergarten class, late 1940s.
The largest Jewish refugee camp in post-war Germany, this vibrant self-governed community’s political, cultural, religious, educational, and social activities renewed the survivors' return to life and played a pivotal role in the struggle for the creation of the State of Israel. Through archival film, photographs, and documents, learn how the survivors’ resilience and optimism offer us stories of hope and healing for our day.
The Book of Job in Art:
From Byzantium to Blake and Beyond
Abby Schwartz
Director, Skirball Museum,
HUC-JIR/Cincinnati
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
3:00 - 4:00 pm ET
Archie Rand, Job, acrylic and marker on canvas, 1992. Collection of the artist.
From Byzantine manuscripts of the 9th century to paintings by Albrecht Dürer and Georges de la Tour, the Book of Job has inspired artists through the ages. Most notable is the cycle of illustrations produced by the nineteenth century English poet, painter, and printmaker William Blake. Also included will be representations of the Job story in works from the Skirball Museum's collections and temporary exhibitions.
Curating Cantorial Education:
Breadth and Depth in Jewish Musical Life
Cantor Richard Cohn
Director, Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music,
HUC-JIR/New York
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Cantor Richard Cohen and Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music
students in song.
The profusion of Jewish musical creativity over the last two centuries has only accelerated in our time, and the antecedents of that abundance date to antiquity. What music do cantors learn while studying at HUC-JIR, and how do those repertoires influence their leadership of contemporary communities? We’ll frame the foundational elements and explore emerging musical forms, while viewing and listening to selected examples in representative styles.
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is pleased
to offer online learning opportunities throughout the summer, and we invite you to share these offerings with your community.
Please join us at upcoming sessions or
watch the recordings.
Questions? Please contact Liza Sacks at lsacks@huc.edu.
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