David F. Chapman
Opening night (Thursday, October 11, 7 p.m.) at the Boonshoft CJCE will feature a solo performance of Raoul Wallenberg: Letters From Young Men by New York based director, writer and performer David F. Chapman. Honoring his 100th birthday, the performance tells the story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish humanitarian who chose to act and saved thousands of Jews from extradition to Nazi death camps. The performance humanizes the Holocaust hero by combining theatre, historical events, selections from a recently published archive of Wallenberg?s letters, and Chapman?s own childhood diaries.
The nationally-known a cappella group The Maccabeats will kick off his year?s 2013 United Jewish Campaign at the Boonshoft CJCE on Sunday, November 4, 2:30 p.m. Known for their family-friendly musical stylings, The Maccabeats inject Jewish culture into current pop-music favorites, creating comedy and history lessons every generation can enjoy and learn from. During the event, community members will have the opportunity to make their 2013 pledge to the United Jewish Campaign, which provides funds to Jewish agencies and social services in Dayton, Israel, and around the world.
The Maccabeats
The line-up, spanning from October through December, also includes four author events that cover genres such as history, post-apocalyptic political and historical fiction, lighthearted romantic satire, and deep personal loss and recovery.
The Jewish Cultural Arts and Book Festival is presented annually by the Dayton Jewish Community Center (DJCC). ?On behalf of the Dayton Jewish Community Center, we are excited to bring an array of thought provoking events to the community. Our festival allows participants to immerse themselves in rich, cultural activites that everyone can enjoy.? says Cheryl Carne, director of the DJCC.
The chairperson of this year?s festival, Dr. Martin Jacobs, says, ?Each year we try to feature a diverse collection of interesting authors and performers. We want not just the Jewish community but?anyone and everyone in the area to feel welcome and engaged by the activities. Our goal is something for everyone!?
Tickets for events are available at the door or in advance online at www.jewishdayton.org. For more information, please call the DJCC at 937-853-0372.?
Thursday, October 11 Raoul Wallenberg: Letters From Young Men
7 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
Co-sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice
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Tuesday, October 16 Sweet & Meet with Author Rich Cohen
7 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
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Sunday, November 4 The Maccabeats
2:30 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
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Wednesday, November 7 Perfect is Overrated with author Karen Bergreen
7 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
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Thursday, November 15 Take Us Home
7 p.m. Dayton Art Institute
A collaborative sponsorship: The Dayton Art Institute; FilmDayton; WYSO; the DJCC?s Cultural Arts Department and the Jewish Community Relations Council
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Thursday, November 29 The Aftermath of 9/11 with author Jennifer Gardner Trulson
7 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
Sponsored by the Brandeis-Joffe Scholarship Fund of the Dayton Jewish Federation Foundation in memory of Eugene and Pearl Joffe
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Thursday, December 6 The Truth About Fiction: An Interactive Panel Discussion with authors Martha Moody and Eileen Pollack
7 p.m. Boonshoft Center for Jewish Culture & Education
Source: http://mostmetro.com/entertainment/fifth-annual-jewish-cultural-arts-and-book-festival.html
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