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Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts 

The Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts presents to the entire community fresh, pertinent and provocative urban Jewish voices that address contemporary but universal dilemmas.  Performing in the J's state of the art Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater and other venues.

The Morris Cafritz Center for the Arts is supported by a grant from
the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, an agency supported in part by the
National Endowment for the Arts.


Center for the Arts Upcoming Events

May Films: A Sneak Preview & Special Guest
Monday, May 12, 7:30 pm, Sneak Preview of Fugitive Pieces and Monday, May 19, 7:30 pm, About the Body with guest speaker Steve Shafarman
Cost: $10/$9 Student, Senior, Member

A Theater J World Premiere Musical: David in Shadow and Light
Opening Sunday, May 18! Performances thru June 22 on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with special matinee performances.
Cost: Varies by performance at (800) 494-TIXS

Third Thursday Book Group
Thursday, May 15, 10:30 am in the Hyman S. and Freda Bernstein Library
Cost: Free

Nextbook Presents: Amy Bloom
Away, Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 pm followed by book signing
Cost: $8/Student;Under25;16th Street J Members $6

Chaim Kempner Author Series presents: Jewish Major Leaguers
Who have they been, what have they accomplished and why do we care so much? Sunday, May 25, 7:30 pm
Cost: $9, discounted member price $6

Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery: L(A)TTITUDES
10 contemorary artists explore mapping borders and boundaries of Israel and Palestine. Exhibit runs through June 2.
Cost: Free

Washington Jewish Music Festival Kick-Off Party with DJ Crew Soulico
Join us to Kick-Off this year's festival on Saturday, May 31, 10:00 pm at Station 9
Cost: $10



Check out these Jewish Cultural Arts Websites:

All About Jewish Theatre
The global website to promote and enhance Jewish theatre and performing arts worldwide.

National Fund for Jewish Culture (NFJC)

92nd Street Y - Tisch Center for the Arts
Manhattan's premiere Center for Jewish Arts and Culture

New Center for Arts and Culture
The JCC's and Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston are creating a centerpiece building to unite communities through art and culture in the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a 27-acre ribbon of newly created parklans that runs through downtown Boston replacing the elevated Center Artery. 

JCC Maccabi ArtsFest 
ArtsFest is designed to inspire Jewish teens through a dynamic combination of workshop, performance, exhibition, recognition of excellence, community service, social activities, and fun to develop their individuality through the medium of artistic expression while strengthening their bonds to their Jewish heritage, community, and Israel. 

Get Inspired


Before an arts event, plan to join us for lunch or dinner in the Harold and Barbara Berman Cafe
Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 am-8:00 pm
(202) 387-3246
JCC Cafe Website 
email contact: info@jcccafe.com

Visit our member webpage at:
Cultural Tourism DC

Jewish Cultural WebSites of Interest:

PresenTense Magazine
jewish life: here and now

Guilt & Pleasure Magazine
a quarterly magazine of salon discussion topics

The Moth
a not-for-profit story organization








 

Contacts

Ari Roth
Artistic Director, Theater J
Co-Director, MCCA
(202) 777-3233

Joshua S. Ford
Director, Washington Jewish Film Festival
Co-Director, MCCA
(202) 777-3249

Tali Chitaiad
Director, Literature, Music, & Dance
(202) 777-3254

Jessica Perlman
Director, Screening Room
Coordinator, Washington Jewish Film Festival
(202) 777-3247

Wendy Fergusson
Director, Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery
(202) 777-3208