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Special Events

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 12,
6–8 pm
Artist talk by Kurt Nordwall, 7 pm

Special Hanukkah event: Thursday, December 17,
6–8 pm

Enlighten your Mind, Body and Spirit
Celebrate Hanukkah with a festive evening in the gallery. Activities include songs and candle lighting with artist Kurt Nordwall, a tasting of 8 nutritious cooking oils that will transform your health and cooking, information on what ‘super foods’ you can eat on Hanukkah and a raffle. Latkes will be served. This event is part of the 8 days of fitness through the JCC’s Health and Wellness Center, and will also feature a stretching session, illuminated by the lights of the Hanukiot.

More information: 952.381.3416/rawend@sabesjcc.org

 

 

Light of Hanukkah
Kurt Nordwall, Minnesota

November 12–December 24, 2009
Gallery Opening Reception: Thursday, November 12, 6–8 pm

Light of Hanukkah features hand-crafted metal Hanukiot (Hanukkah lamps) and a series of new prints by Kurt Nordwall. Nordwall has worked extensively with Inuit art from Alaska and north of Canada, which is evidenced by his print series. The experience of working with metal plates for these prints led him to the creation of his hand-crafted Hanukiot lamps.

After a trip the Jewish Museum in New York eight years ago, Nordwall found a special connection with Judaism and its art. When creating a new Hanukiot, he uses his imagination and interest in Jewish history and culture to create a story.

Each lamp, made from brass and brazed with silver, is one of a kind, and while some may have similarities, each one is unique. The Hanukiot are an expression of Nordwall’s deep interest in Jewish traditions, history and culture.

Hallway/Lobby Exhibit
Israel: Reflections and Refractions
November 12–December 24, 2009

Joint Opening Reception: Thursday, November 12, 6–8 pm

Featuring photographs taken by Minnesota college students while in Israel on a Taglit-Birthright Hillel Campus Explorer trip in January 2009.

More information: 952.381.3416/rawend@sabesjcc.org

Featured in the October 21 Star Tribune.

This upcoming exhibit made TC Jewfolk's Alef List - check out their write-up here.


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2A by Kurt Nordwall

4A by Kurt Nordwall

Image by Ruby Brayman