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.
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 TheatreThe 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 ArtsManhattan's premiere Center for Jewish Arts and CultureNew Center for Arts and CultureThe 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 InspiredBefore an arts event, plan to join us for lunch or dinner in the Harold and Barbara Berman CafeHours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 am-8:00 pm(202) 387-3246JCC Cafe Website email contact: info@jcccafe.comVisit our member webpage at: Cultural Tourism DCJewish Cultural WebSites of Interest:PresenTense Magazinejewish life: here and nowGuilt & Pleasure Magazinea quarterly magazine of salon discussion topicsThe Motha not-for-profit story organization
Contacts
Ari RothArtistic Director, Theater JCo-Director, MCCA (202) 777-3233
Joshua S. FordDirector, Washington Jewish Film FestivalCo-Director, MCCA (202) 777-3249
Tali ChitaiadDirector, Literature, Music, & Dance (202) 777-3254Jessica Perlman Director, Screening RoomCoordinator, Washington Jewish Film Festival (202) 777-3247
Wendy FergussonDirector, Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery(202) 777-3208