The latest in Zionist arts-related lectures, exhibits, symposia and special programs.
Miriam Books holds and co-sponsors events. To book a presentation on "The Zionist Arts Movement" for your school, synagogue, JCC or organization, please write to info@miriambooks.org. Scroll to the bottom to download past presentations!
***CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS*** JOIN US IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA FOR THREE GREAT EVENTS IN MARCH!
Thursday, March 12, 6:00-7:00pm
ZIONISM NOW: FOUR LEADERS SPEAK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ZIONISM
Jewish Community High School of the Bay
1835 Ellis St., San Francisco Is the Zionist tradition alive and well? What is the future of Zionism in Israel and the Diaspora? Come hear four prominent panelists speak on living Zionism-- in today's worlds of arts and culture, media, politics and social entrepreneurship.
PANELIST BIOS:
Zack Bodner is the Pacific Northwest Regional Director for AIPAC.
Jonathan Carey is the Executive Director of BlueStarPR, a San Francisco- based non-profit that promotes Israel within communities and campuses.
Alan Kaufman is a San Francisco-based author and artist.
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Sunday, March 15, 1:00-3:00PM
Temple Beth Jacob, Redwood City 1550 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City. Map and Directions
Alan Kaufman speaks on the Zionist Arts Movement.
****************** Wednesday, March 25, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Alan Kaufman speaks on the Zionist arts movement for AIPAC's Chai Society in San Francisco.
Please visit http://www.aipac.org/AIPAC_events/index_22515.asp for details.
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PAST EVENTS:
MIRIAM BOOKS AT BOOK ZOO
Sunday, December 7, 3:00 PM Alan Kaufman and Polly Zavadivker in conversation about Visionary Expressionism: A Zionist Art.
Buy books, see the art and stay for the party! BOOK ZOO:
6395 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
510-654-2665 info@bookzoo.net http://www.bookzoo.net/events.html
Sunday, October 26. 2:00-3:00PM
Contra Costa Jewish Book and Arts Festival
JCC of Contra Costa, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd. Wanut Creek
Polly Zavadivker will present "Generation Z:" on being a Zionist in the 21st century
Contact Riva Gambert, riva@jfed.org for more information.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Wednesday, September 3. 7:00-8:30AM
San Francisco, CA Alan Kaufman will speak at the AIPAC Breakfast at the Golden Gate Breakfast Club
Contact mgabe@aipac.org or 415-989-4140 for details.
AUGUST 2008 Visit Miriam Books on Facebook!
JUNE 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2:00PM
Alameda, CA The East Bay Jewish Community Relations Council hosts speaker Alan Kaufman for "Zionism on Canvas." This event is an annual fundraiser and will be held at a private home.
For more information contact East Bay JCRC Director Myrna David.