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Sparking the Jewish Story: The Objects That Define Us

On Sunday, October 24, 8:30 p.m. EDT, join us for the JFest event: “Sparking the Jewish Story: The Objects That Define Us.” In partnership with the JCC Association of North America and the Jewish Book Council, the program will feature Noam Dromi, managing director of Reboot Studios and co-creator of our “What Would You Bring?” initiative in conversation with Laura Arnold Leibman, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning “The Art of the Jewish Family.” Together, they’ll explore Jewish storytelling and resilience in a discussion moderated by Jewish educator, theatre-maker and former Reboot rabbinic fellow Kendell Pinkney. 

For more info and to watch: https://virtualjcc.com/watch/art-of-jewish-family-jfest

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Vienna-born Hedi Argent was bullied at school for being Jewish. As a child, she thought of her doll Susi as a friend. Anti-Jewish laws forced Hedi’s family to flee Austria for England in early 1939, just six weeks before the borders closed. Told by her parents that she could only take one toy, Hedi realized that she could not fit Susi in her suitcase, so she instead took Little Susi, an identical smaller doll which “belonged” to Susi. For more than 80 years, Little Susi has remained a trusted friend and confidant to Hedi throughout her life in England. Hedi’s story is brought to life by animator Stivens Luyo.

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