Jewish Cultural Celebration 2024
November 18 – 22, 2024
“The Roots, Values, and Branches of Judaism”
JCC Week Kickoff – Tzedakah Activities
Monday, November 18 | 5:30 pm Colonnade Room, Cedric Rucker University Center
This kickoff event for the Jewish Cultural Celebration will provide opportunities for individuals to engage in community service projects while learning about the Jewish value of giving back or Tzedakah. This is a special event dedicated to performing acts of philanthropy while educating about the roots, branches, and values of the Jewish community. This event is open to everyone!
Jewish Cultural Dinner at the Top of the CRUC
Tuesday, November 19 | 5 pm | Top of the CRUC, Cedric Rucker University Center
Cost with Campus Meal Plan: 1 meal swipe or $14.92 flex. The cost for EagleOne or credit card is $17.23. The cost for UMW faculty/staff is $7.40.
Co-sponsored by Campus Dining
Join the Jewish Student Association for themed dinner, and lean about upcoming events.
Jewish Cultural Celebration Major Performance: The Minnush Band
Thursday, November 21 | 7:00 p.m. | The Underground, Lee Hall
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Student Association
Minnush plays living Sephardic music. They incorporate contemporary influences and give traditional songs new life featuring improvisation, storytelling and virtuosic musicianship by members Susan Gaeta, Gina Sobel, Trevor Pietsch, and Marty Risemberg. The group had its beginnings in Gina’s Virginia Folklife apprenticeship to Susan, who was apprenticed to the great Flory Jagoda over a decade before. It grew out an urge to do what folk music has always done – to naturally incorporate new influences and reflect the world around it. Minnush adds elements of American folk and jazz, while shedding light on the immigration and refugee stories that the songs carry. Minnush is serious, joyful, and forward moving and eminently fresh.
Shabbat Dinner
Friday, November 22 | 5 pm | Chandler Ballroom C, Cedric Rucker University Center
The Sabbath begins at sundown on Friday and continues until three stars appear in the sky on Saturday night. During Shabbat, families, friends, and community come together to reflect on the week and enjoy a nice meal. Join the Jewish Student Association as we conclude our week of celebration and enjoy a Sabbat dinner together.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at (540) 654-1044 or visit students.umw.edu/multicultural. Please email us at jfmc@umw.edu if you have any questions regarding disability-related accommodations.