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“Miriams Tambourine” in the M’Dor L’Dor Exhibit
Acrylic & Mixed Metals on Canvas, 12×16 inches, 2011 (sold at Auction)
If your wondering what this painting is about, here it goes. After the Children of Israel crossed the Sea of Reeds when they were leaving Egypt, they were saved, by the water crashing down on the Egyptian army. The men sang a song titled “Song at the Sea” and afterward it says that “Miriam the Prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the tambourine in her hand, and the women followed her with tambourines and cymbals. Miriam said to them: Sing to G-d, the Exalted…” [Exodus 15:20] So what does this have to do with a door, recently I read an article that a custom has developed for women to put Tambourines by their door so when the final redemption would come, they would be prepared to celebrate as Miriam did generations ago. This is the connection with her tambourine and a door. This painting was made specifically for this exhibit. (More about the story of Miriam and her Tambourine, read this article http://www.jewish-holiday.com/mirtambourine.html )
Exhibition Opening
Thursday, February 24th, 6-8pm
Live Auction
Thursday, March 24th, 6-9pm
Bidding will begin promptly at 7:30pm
Local Artists have created a new work celebrating generational heritage and cultural
diversity. Each work will incorporate all or part of a physical door – a play on the Hebrew
words M’Dor L’Dor used in the title of this exhibition.
For more information or to purchase tickets online please visit:
https://sites.google.com/site/traditionaldoor/
Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Admission: $25/person
Purchase your tickets online or call Cathy at 203-387-2522 x225
The exhibition is based upon the Jewish concept of M’Dor L’Dor.
The Hebrew term means ‘from generation to generation’ and is a
central Jewish theme that encompasses the religious, ritual lore and
cultural traditions passed down through the ages that enrich our lives
and our understanding of one another.
M’Dor L’Dor Exhibit
February 24th – March 24th
The exhibition will be on display at the JCC and
open to the public during regular building hours