Old City Jewish Art Center
OCJAC, Philadelphia.
Exhibit Extended through June 26th, 2016
First Friday Reception
Friday, June 3th, 2016 7:00-9:00 PM.
Followed by a Taste of Shabbat, a Traditional Shabbat Dinner beginning at 9:00 PM.
Window of gallery
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In spite of the rain, an interesting group of visitors came to see Jerry's opening. First Friday is a regular scheduled event and now an integral part of the New Philadelphia Art Gallery Scene. Befitting a Jerry Jofen art exhibit, we had a very eclectic group of visitors. Even a couple of homeless folks showed up for the free Taste of Shabbos meal and mingled among the many serious gallery visitors.
All the men danced together at the end of the meal to the tune of David Melech Yisrael.
What a sight. It was a riot! Jerry would have approved 100 %!
We invited many people to come to the Second Artist's Reception on Friday the 3 of June, 2016. (see below).
All the men danced together at the end of the meal to the tune of David Melech Yisrael.
What a sight. It was a riot! Jerry would have approved 100 %!
We invited many people to come to the Second Artist's Reception on Friday the 3 of June, 2016. (see below).
All photography was done before the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath at sundown on Friday.
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The Artist's widow Ellen Jofen-Gordon,
making last minute adjustments before reception begins. |
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Exhibit Curator Rosa Katzenelson
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Rabbi Zash, director of gallery
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Yael Hirschhorn, International visitor appraising the art.
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Yael Hirschhorn, a close friend of the Artist and Ellen, his widow, came all the way from Australia to assist in this exhibit. Yael has always been a great source of strength to the couple and was there to help Ellen at Jerry's death during Pesach, 1993. Yael has proven the value of true friendship these last 33 years. On behalf of Ellen and the Artist's memory, many Thanks to her.
The Artist's First Reception featured both image, film, lectures and workshops by a variety of presenters: Jerry’s widow, Ellen Jofen-Gordon, and David Kurland, Jerry's friend and collaborator will share their memories of the Artist making his art work and films.
It also featured some of his film work, movies: Voyage and We’re Getting On.
There will be a lecture and a workshop on “Storytelling, Culture and Revolution.” presented by Shimona Tzukernik, ‘The Kabbalah Coach'.
It also featured some of his film work, movies: Voyage and We’re Getting On.
There will be a lecture and a workshop on “Storytelling, Culture and Revolution.” presented by Shimona Tzukernik, ‘The Kabbalah Coach'.
OCJAC- OLD CITY JEWISH ARTS CENTER
119 North 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Since 2006 The OCJAC has been exploring the universal messages of Judaism through the study and appreciation of the arts in their diverse forms and expressions.
OCJAC is open 12-5pm Sunday-Thursday,
Private viewings can be made by appointment by calling, 215-923-1222 or emailing: info@ocjac.org
