Who knew that NJ had a Jewish Museum? Well, we do and it’s housed at Congregation Ahavas Sholom, a state and national landmark and the oldest continually active synagogue in Newark. Below, you’ll find information about their latest exhibit:
Novosibirsk to New Jersey: Old and New World Synagogue Images
by Vladimir Ginzburg
An exhibition of paintings and collages depicting the artist's impression of European and New Jersey synagogues. More than 20 paintings and collages make up this exhibition. Each of them depicts one synagogue. About half of them will show synagogues in the Czech Republic, Lativa, Romania, Russia, Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. The other half of the exhibition will be devoted to synagogues in Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, Trenton and other New Jersey communities. The exhibition reflects Ginzburg's very mobile life. Born in Russia, he explains that "the show provides some kind of continuation and connection. It's an attempt to tie this place where I am living now back to the place I come from."
WHEN: through May 8, 2011
WHERE: Congregation Ahavas Sholom, 145 Broadway, Newark
The museum is open to the public by appointment.
Call 973.485.2609 or go to www.jewishmuseumnj.org for directions and more information
Preservation and Adaptive Reuse of Synagogues in the US
WHEN: Sunday, May 1, 1-3 PM
WHERE: Congregation Ahavas Sholom, 145 Broadway, Newark
The museum is open to the public by appointment.
Call 973.485.2609 or go to www.jewishmuseumnj.org for directions and more information
A lecture and slideshow presentation by Mark Gordon. Mr. Gordon, who is a board member of both the Greater Newark Conservancy and Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee will present information on historical periods of synagogue architecture from colonial days to the 20th century with special emphasis on structures that remain standing either for Jewish worship or a newly-defined use.
Light refreshments will be served . Free off-street parking is available. For information regarding this event, call 973.698.8489 or e-mail info@jewishmuseumnj.org
