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Violins of Hope Concert planned for May 20

he Weinstein JCC is proud to host a very special Violins of Hope chamber music concert sponsored by Linda and Earl Ferguson on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Israel November Auditorium. Part of Violins of Hope RVA, presented by the Virginia Holocaust Museum and Virginia Museum of History and Culture, this intimate evening will feature violins recovered and restored by Israeli violinmaker, Amnon Weinstein, who has devoted the last 20 years to locat-

ing and restoring the violins of the Holocaust as a tribute to those who were lost. Although most of the musicians who originally played the instruments were silenced by the Holocaust, their voices and spirits live on through the violins that Amnon has lovingly restored. To confirm event status, call (804) 285-6500. Tickets are $25 in advance and available at weinsteinjcc.org/events.

Jewish Artists’ Collective Exhibit The Jewish Artists’ Collective is a new initiative by the Weinstein JCC featuring original works by local Richmond artists. The Collective meets monthly to learn about and discuss Jewish Peoplehood, the powerful yet intangible idea that connects Jews together, no matter where they live or how they practice. The inaugural group consists of eight artists: Cindy Krumbein, Lisa Lezell-Levine, Lydia Marek, Holly Markhoff, Joel Moses, Naomi Swartz, Ed Tepper and Heidi Thacker. Using the book, “A Passion for a People” by Avraham Infeld, along with his “Five Legs of the Table” metaphor, these artists have been exploring this topic with input and guidance from guest facilitators, Rabbi Dovid Asher, Keneseth Beth Israel: educator and artist, Dawn Kowal : and Weinstein JCC Interim CEO, Orly

Lewis. In addition to monthly meetings, artists have been attending and engaging in community and cultural programs that have further enhanced their Jewish peoplehood experience. As a culmination of the learnings, inspirations and personal reflections of the artists, the Weinstein JCC’s Jewish Artists’ Collective will present an exhibit of original works entitled, “Hope, Peoplehood and the Five Legs in the Sara D. November Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Lisa Lezell-Levine and sponsored by Hirschler, will be on display from May 5 through June 25. The community is invited to a gallery reception and artists’ talk on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. To confirm the event status and to RSVP, email eneal@weinsteinjcc.org or call (804)285-6500.

5400 Club for April The following programs and speakers were scheduled for April at the Weinstein JCC. The status of the programs and potential postponements will be communicated by the Center. April 6 - Michael Stone, Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, “The Death Penalty in Virginia.” April 13 --Thomas Kapsidelis, journalist and former Richmond TimesDispatch reporter; “After Virginia Tech: Guns, Safety, and Healing in the Era of Mass Shootings.” April 20 -- EnRich for Life/Food for Thought Program: Jim Dau, state director, AARP, “Addressing the High

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Prices – and Costs – of Prescription Drugs.” Free Kosher lunch served at 11:15 a.m. Dau heads a team of 12 and 300 volunteers. Together, they help people across the Commonwealth through community-level outreach and education, as well as state and federal advocacy, on issues including family caregiving, financial security, and health care. At 1:30 p.m., attendees can take a free special trip to the Joel & Lila Harnett Museum, University of Richmond, to view an exhibit, “Fritz Ascher: Expressionist.” The artist was

part of Germany’s “Lost Generation,” whose careers were interrupted or destroyed by the Nazi regime. The trip includes transportation and a tour. RSVP is a must to Shari MenloweBarck at (804) 545-8611 or sbarck@ weinsteinjcc.org. Make your reservations today! Only 48 spots available April 27 -- David Weinfeld, professor, VCU, “Jews in American Politics.” For club details, contact Norman Sporn at n.sporn@gmail.com.