Nov 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST (12:30 PM DOORS) "Chanukah Fever with The Mama Doni Band" at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $5.00 - $15.00

Sunday, November 22, 1 P.M.
Chanukah Fever with The Mama Doni Band
Winners of the Simcha Award at the 2008 International Jewish Music Festival, Amsterdam

Get a jump start on the Festival of Lights with a high-energy rock concert for kids and families celebrating the debut of The Mama Doni Band's new album, Chanukah Fever. This funky concert with a Jewish twist is perfect for all ages?from babies to bubbes.

$15, $7 children 12 and younger Museum and JCP members: $12, $5 children 12 and younger

Co-sponsored by JCP Downtown.

Dec 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST (6:30 PM DOORS) "Armenian Golgotha: A Memoir of the Armenian Genocide, 1915-1918" with translator and poet Peter Balakian at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $0.00 - $5.00

Wednesday, December 2, 7 P.M.
Armenian Golgotha: A Memoir of the Armenian Genocide, 1915-1918
by Grigoris Balakian
(Alfred A. Knopf, 2009)
Peter Balakian, translator and poet

Peter Balakian presents the first English translation of his great uncle's memoir, destined to become a classic of survivor literature. A priest and intellectual, Grigoris Balakian bore witness to the Armenian genocide.

$5, free for members

Join us for a tour of The Morgenthaus: A Legacy of Service at 6 P.M. Space is limited. Pre-registration for tour is required. Call 646.437.4202.

Dec 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM EST (2:00 PM DOORS) "FDR and the Jews" moderated by Museum Director David G. Marwell, Ph.D. with Richard Breitman (Refugees and Rescue: The Diaries and Papers of James G. McDonald, 1935-1945) and Deborah E. Lipstadt (Beyond Belief: The American Press and the Coming of the Holocaust) at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $0.00 - $10.00

Sunday, December 6, 2:30 P.M.
FDR and the Jews,
Moderated by Museum Director David G. Marwell, Ph.D.
Richard Breitman (Refugees and Rescue: The Diaries and Papers of James G. McDonald, 1935-1945) and Deborah E. Lipstadt (Beyond Belief: The American Press and the Coming of the Holocaust)

Could Franklin D. Roosevelt have done more to help European Jews before and during WWII? What effect did American Jewry, the general public, and political realities have on the president's conduct and decision making? Historians will distinguish policy from perception and discuss new evidence that challenges widely held opinions about FDR.

$10, $7 students/seniors, $5 for members

Join us for a tour of The Morgenthaus: A Legacy of Service at 6 P.M. Space is limited. Pre-registration for tour is required. Call 646.437.4202.

Dec 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST (6:30 PM DOORS) "Sexually Speaking: Questions and Answers from Dr. Ruth" featuring with psychologist, sex therapist, author, and Museum Trustee Dr. Ruth Westheimer at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $0.00 - $15.00

Wednesday, December 9, 7 P.M.
Sexually Speaking: Questions and Answers from Dr. Ruth
Psychologist, sex therapist, author, and Museum Trustee Dr. Ruth Westheimer

Dr. Ruth will answer questions, even nagging and often embarrassing questions ones, from singles and couples about dating and relationships that will set you on the right track for romance in the New Year. Pose your questions anonymously at www.mjhnyc.org or in person that evening.

$15, $12 students/seniors, $10 members

Dec 16, 2009 at 6:30 PM EST (6:00 PM DOORS) "Tehilim" with a post-screening discussion with director Raphaël Nadjari interviewed by Professor Leonard Quart at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $0.00 - $5.00

Wednesday, December 16, 6:30 P.M.
Tehilim
(Israel, 2007, DigiBeta, 96 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles)
Post-screening discussion with director Raphaël Nadjari interviewed by Leonard Quart, professor emeritus, College of Staten Island, CUNY

Winner of the Grand Prize at the Tokyo FILMeX 2007
Nominee for the Palm d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival

Following the mysterious disappearance of their father, a Jewish family in contemporary Jerusalem is thrown into spiritual and financial turmoil. Nadjari will discuss this film and his first documentary feature, History of Israeli Cinema, screening in January at the New York Jewish Film Festival.

$5, free for members

Dec 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM EST (10:30 AM DOORS) "Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues" featuring Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Choir 11 A.M. FAMILY CONCERT at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $10.00 - $20.00

Friday, December 25, 11 A.M.
Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues
Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Choir

11 A.M. concert for families
1 P.M. concert for general audience

Museum favorite Joshua Nelson returns for another spectacular set of shows, including a new one-hour sing-along for children in the morning. Nelson?s acclaimed fusion of Hebrew tunes and gospel style will delight audiences of all ages.

$20, $15 Museum and JCP members, $10 children 12 and younger

Family concert co-sponsored by JCP Downtown.

Tickets are also available for a 1 P.M. concert for general audiences.

Dec 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM EST (12:30 PM DOORS) "Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues" featuring Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Choir 1 P.M. GENERAL AUDIENCE CONCERT at Museum of Jewish Heritage: Edmond J. Safra Hall - New York, NY $20.00 - $35.00

Friday, December 25, 1 P.M.
Challah-lujah: The Tradition Continues
Joshua Nelson and the Kosher Gospel Choir

11 A.M. concert for families
1 P.M. concert for general audience

Museum favorite Joshua Nelson returns for another spectacular set of shows, including a new one-hour sing-along for children in the morning. Nelson's acclaimed fusion of Hebrew tunes and gospel style will delight audiences of all ages.

1 P.M.: $35, $25 students/seniors, $20 members

Family concert co-sponsored by JCP Downtown.

Tickets are also available for an 11 A.M. concert for families.