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Teaching Awareness and Respect through Jewish Life and Culture, Immigration, Art, Lessons of the Holocaust, Bridges of Understanding, Exhibitions and workshops. WHERE WE ARE 400 S. Kearney St. Denver, CO 80224 303.394.9993 www.mizelmuseum.org SPONSORS 
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Mizel Museum Annual Dinner Honors Anna and John Sie Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Mizel Museum is honored to announce Anna and John J. Sie as the recipients of the 2010 Community Cultural Enrichment Award. The award will be presented to this outstanding couple at the 20th gala dinner on May 27, 2010 at Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. in Denver. [ More Information ] |
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Panel Discussion and Book Signing
with author Carlotta Walls Lanier and Jewish community leaders Sheldon Steinhauser, and Dr. Ellie Greenberg Mighty Long Way: Voices from the Civil Rights Movement March 11 | Congregation Kohelet | 428 S. Forest St. | Denver 80204 7:00 pm | $12/person | Advanced Tickets: Groups of 5 or more $10/person Seating is limited, make your reservations early Reception and light refreshments follows the panel discussion Bring friends and/or your book group to this fascinating panel discussion with author and the youngest member of the Little Rock 9, Carlotta Walls LaNier and local activists from that era, Sheldon Steinhauser and Dr. Ellie Greenberg as part of a panel speaking about their experiences in the Civil Rights Movement, and the lessons we carry forward to another generation. Ms LaNier will sign copies of her memoir, Mighty Long Way. [ More Information ] |
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Book Reading And Darkness was Under His Feet: Stories of a Family by Annie Dawid Monday, March 8, 2010 6:45 pm-8:45 pm | Mizel Museum Member fee $2.00 Non-member fee $5.00 MMAA member Annie Dawid will read selections from her newly published book. Come and join us as we share in this milestone of Annie’s. "This sprawling, warm-hearted story spans six continents and one hundred years, from the 1900 Sabbath table of Reizl and Lazar Solomon and their young sons, in Radautz, Bukovina, to a glorious millennial reunion in Paris. Dawid presents the family history in twenty-four accounts of varying length, rich in personal vignettes though mindful of the overriding historical arc."—Jewish World Book Review |
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The Moss Hagaddah Viewing and Charoset Tasting at Temple Emanuel March 17, 2010 2:00 PM | $12/person Location: Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street Join us for this rare opportunity to experience the depth of the Moss Hagaddah, by the artist David Moss as Rabbi Steve Foster guides us through the beauty and complexities. A “Charoset Tasting” prepared by Mark Millenson from various international Jewish cultures follows. Space is limited, please reserve today! Temple Emanuel is located at the corner of Grape and First St., west of Monaco Pkwy and North of Alameda Ave. [ More Information ] |
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Mizel Museum and the Hebrew Education Alliance present Jewish Artists: Their Art & Their Judaism by artist Marilyn Lande Artist reception: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:30 - 7:00 pm Exhibit March 23 - May 6 in the Hebrew Education Alliance Vestibule Lecture presentation series, A Historical and Anecdotal Perspective From the 17th Century Through the Modern Era Wednesday, April 21 and April 28 | 7:00 pm in the HEA Chapel. [ More Information ] |
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Real Life Story: A Defiant Survivor Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:00 – 11:30 am | Grade 6 – Adult | $5/person | Mizel Museum Join Paula Burger, an actual child survivor of the Bielski partisan group, featured in the film Defiance. Burger will tell her personal story of survival, during the Holocaust, in the forest of what is now Belarus, Russia. Burger will relate personal details and a question and answer session will follow the presentation. [ More Information ] |
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Creative Journey Summer
Artist-in-Residence/Mentor Camps Look for the 2010 camp brochure for descriptions and full details about this innovative new camp experience. June 1 — Stories That Jump Off the Page! June 14 — Our Place in Space June 14 & July 19 — How the West Was Fun! (Offered in cooperation with Four Mile Historic Park) June 21 — Jewish and American-Indian ArtVentures: Connecting Across Cultures June 28 — "The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey" — Creative Dramatics for the Wacky and Wise July 12 — Art Trek to Israel July 19 — "Destination Freedom Radio Days" Aug. 2 — Me & My Shadow: The World of Shadow Puppets Aug. 9 — The Musical Tent Aug. 16 — Jewish Journeys Around the World: On The Road Again! [ More Information ] |
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Creative Journeys Summer Camp Give-Away Contest The Mizel Museum is awarding two lucky kids one free week of Creative Journeys Summer Camp! Two categories: Pre-K to Grad 3 & Grade 4 to Grade 6. Submit a story about a real or imaginary journey. Draw, color, write a poem, sing a song or tell us your story in a video. Be Creative! Only one entry per student. Deadline for entries is May 1, 2010. CAll 303.394.9993 ext. 103 or email the museum for more information about how to enter. [ More Information ] |
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Ed Stein Exhibit Exhibition January 11 – May 31, 2010 Congregation Kohelet | 428 S. Forest St. | Denver [ More Information ] |
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Mizel Museum and Denver andL.E.A. Chapters of Hadassah
present the 2010 Jewish Women in the Arts Art Exhibit and Program May 16, 2010 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | $36/person | Congregation Emanuel Art Exhibition and program will feature Alana Newhouse, editor-in-chief of Tablet Magazine — A New Read on Jewish Life. Tablet is a daily online magazine of Jewish news, ideas, and culture. The program also includes Robin Garbose, executive director of Los Angeles based organization, Kol Neshama, dedicated to providing professional artistic training and performance opportunities for girls and women in a Torah-observant setting. Call Deanne for more information at 303.394.9993 ext. 104 or email the museum to make your reservation. Call 303.394.9993 ext. 107 to participate in the juried show. [ More Information ] |
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Boris Shoshensky Studio Painting Classes Acrylic Painting with Boris Shoshensky Winter Session II: Tuesdays: March 2- April 6 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | $150 Watercolor Painting with Boris Shoshensky Winter Session II: Wednesdays: March 3 - April 7 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | $125 Supplies are not furnished. Call Jan C. Nadav at (303) 394-9993 ext. 103 for a list of supplies. [ More Information ] |
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Jewish Meditation Group with Rabbi Stephen Booth-Nadav Sundays, March 7 and 21; April 4 and 18 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Mizel Museum | 400 S. Kearney St. Join us as we learn, share and practice meditation techniques. All are welcome! [ More Information ] |
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Lisa Eller Davis Contemplative Hatha Yoga in the Kripaulu Tradition Classes are held on Tuesdays 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm Classes are at the Mizel Museum with Lisa Eller Davis, Registered Yoga Teacher. Cost $15 drop-ins, or pre-pay $56 classes for 4 classes. Please bring your own yoga mat. Call 303-394-9993 ext. 104 for more information. [ Email Lisa Eller Davis ] |
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Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World Art installation by Christy Honigman A Traveling Exhibition of the Mizel Museum Brighton Library Call 303.394-9993 ext. 103 for information about the current location. [ More Information ] |
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Bridges of Understanding Educational Programming
"Walk in another's shoes." The Mizel Museum helps promote tolerance by bridging the gap between cultures through The Bridges of Understanding Curriculum and Exhibition Rites of Passage and Ceremonies and Festivals Cases. Exhibition targets six Colorado Model Content Standard areas: Visual Arts, Reading and Writing, History, Geography and Math. Contact Jan Cooper-Nadav at 303-394-9993 ext. 103 to bring to your school or organization. [ More Information ] |
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