Event Title:

Organization:

  Cultural/Jewish Descent

  San Francisco

Start Date:

  11/14/2024

End Date:

  11/14/2024

Start Time:

  11:30 AM

End Time:

  12:00 PM

Event Info: 

  Uncover insights into "Nicki Green: Firmament"'s central artwork: a large tent-like structure informed by the descriptions of the biblical mishkan or tabernacle, which Green uses to represent transitional space, diaspora, and more. In this gallery chat, Rabbi Mychal Copeland of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav will speak about the importance of the mishkan as a historical ritual structure and its significance in contemporary Jewish practice.

About the Series
In this series of in-gallery talks, explore the rich, multifaceted meanings behind "Nicki Green: Firmament" - an exhibition infused with profound Jewish religious and cultural themes. Some pieces, such as kosher dill pickle fermentation vats, narrate stories of cultural heritage, while others, like large-scale sculptures of the four archangels, evoke the mystical elements of Jewish tradition. Enhance your understanding of Firmament through brief gallery talks led by Rabbis and Maggids, offering deeper insights into the captivating artworks on view.

About the Speaker
Rabbi Mychal Copeland (she/her) speaks and writes about the inclusion of LGBTQI people and interfaith families in religious life. She serves as the rabbi at Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, a Jewish, LGBTQI community in San Francisco. Rooted in her passion for opening the doors of religious communities wider, her book, Struggling in Good Faith: LGBTQI Inclusion from 13 American Religious Perspectives, leads individuals towards a profound spiritual and religious life that embraces all of their disparate identities. Her children's book I Am the Tree of Life: My Jewish Yoga Book earned the Sydney Taylor Honor.

https://thecjm.org/programs/1451

Location:

  Contemporary Jewish Museum

Room:

Address:

  736 Mission Street

Phone:

  415-655-7800

City:

  San Francisco

State/Province:

  CA