Adult Jewish Education Program
Adult Jewish Education at the Jewish Community Centre is a program of interactive, seminar-style Adult Jewish learning. Topics include the full range of Jewish experience: belief, philosophy, arts, culture, history, Israel, and the interface between Judaism and the rest of the world. The courses are pluralistic in nature and provide a comfortable and stimulating environment for Jews from all different backgrounds.
BEFORE GOATS FLEW:
JEWISH ARTISTS AND THEMES IN THE GENERATION PRECEDING CHAGALL
Tuesdays 9:30am-11:45am: May 3rd – June 7th, 2021
Early Bird Special: Register early and save! Please note that places are limited and will be reserved on a ‘first pay, first served basis’. All reservations received and accepted by April 26, 2022 will get a $15 discount. The Early Bird fee for this 6-week course is $130/student (regular fee $145).
Although many view Marc Chagall (Russian, 1887-1985) as the quintessential artist of Jewish subjects, several notable 19th century European painters before him specialized in Jewish scenes. Distinct from much of Chagall’s avant-garde fantastical imagery of the 20th century, however, these earlier artists’ Jewish themes were painted in a realistic style, often capturing specific religious traditions. This course will examine the lives and works of these artists and discuss the transition to Chagall’s modernist style and his enduring reputation.