There is a modern Jewish Theater in Poland that produces plays in Yiddish and Polish. The Theater is currently called Teatr Zydowski im. E.R Kaminskiej.

Once headed and named for the celebrated performer and stage director Ida Kaminska, who died in 1980, this theater still exists although most of its audience is gone and the Yiddish language is neither taught nor heard in Poland. As unlikely as it seems, however, as recently as 2005 the Polish State Yiddish Theater performed in Western Europe, North America, Israel and Australia. You can look up more on this fascinating history on the internet.

The Temple B'rith Kodesh Museum currently has two original theater posters from the Teatr Zydowski on display. One poster is designed by Tadeusz Jodlowski and advertises a play by Sholem Aleichem. The other poster introduces the play Bonjour Monsieur Chagall. The designer is Daniel Mroz.

These posters, advertisements as they were, are very vivid, with eye catching graphics and color. They were produced in 1974 and 1980 respectively. See them at the Temple B'rith Kodesh Synagogue Museum.

The Museum Committee is delighted to accept a Chanukiah donated by Howard Cohen and Daphne Holland Cohen. This gorgeous piece crafted by the MacKenzie-Childs Studio is on view now at the temple museum, sharing space with other magnificent objects.
The museum committee has purchased a lovely contemporary Tzedekah Box in memory of longtime member Betty Jane Cohen. It has been crafted in Israel by artist Avner Agayof and is made of teal colored anodized metal with the Hebrew word "Tzedekah" on the front of the piece. This object is also on view in the museum.

The Museum Committee and the congregation appreciate the following donations to the TBK Synagogue Museum.

- A brass table top sculpture in celebration of Shabbat donated by the family of Roy Wiener. This was in the home of Roy's parents for many years.

- Fifteen contemporary menorot contributed by Geoffrey and Susan Weinberg and famiy in honor of Geoffrey's parents, Eugene and Frances Weinberg.

These objects will be on display in the fall.

All Abrahamic religions have the creation story that begins in a garden. A garden is a sacred space, and as such has meaning.

How about going out to our TBK interior courtyard, with mature trees, beautiful plantings and an inspired dry river bed, undulating throughout. There you will see our new, well-received Jim Cunningham sculpture, Peace. It features the dove of peace being released by 2 hands, evoking a singular quality of emotion.

See for yourself.

Tour the Myron S. & Marcia M. Lewis Menorah Collection with the newly released self-guided audio tour!

Chanukah is approaching, the Festival of Lights. We have a shining star right here at Temple B'rith Kodesh, the Lewis Menorah Collection. 200 menorot (the plural for menorah), diverse and unique, brighten our Ames Amzalak Atrium.

A brand new self-guided audio tour is available to individuals and groups, congregants or visitors. Whether you select the adult or the family version, the tour is packed with information about the collection, the Festival of Chanukah, the menorah through history and the relationship between beautiful ritual objects and Jewish faith and practice.

The audio tour is available whenever the temple office is open or by special arrangement. It is made possible through a generous grant from the Paul B. Dosberg Foundation in memory of General Myron S. Lewis.

We hope you are enjoying the stunning exhibition cases now in place in the Bobry-Littwitz South Entrance to TBK. We are awaiting permanent wall labels, so here is a listing of the items on display. There are also laminated descriptions temporarily available in the South Entrance.

LEFT CASE

Torah Rimmonim
Silver
Probably eastern Europe, late 19th early 20th century
In Honor of Sophie Bernstein's 90th birthday
Gift in 1995 by the Bernstein Society

1) Kiddush Cup
Sterling silver, gilt interior
Norway, 1938
In memory of Rose Dubnikoff
From her friends, 1967

2) Kiddush Cup
Silver with gilt interior
USA, 20th c.,
Reproduction of 17th c Nurenberg pineapple shape covered cup
Gift of Mrs. B. Miller

3) Kiddush Cup
Sterling silver
Artist: Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Limited edition
In memory of Charlotte Achter
Gift in 1973 of her husband Harry Achter

Sculpture
The Blessing
Cast bronze
Artist: Luise Kaish
US 20th c.
In memory of Mr, and Mrs. Ben Goldstein
Gift in 1958 of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Goldstein

CENTER CASE

Candlesticks
Silverplate,
19th c. Warsaw
In memory of Arline Wiseman
From her friends

Synagogue Candelabra
Brass
Probably Russian
In memory of Louis Perlman
From his wife, Edith Perlman, in 1987

RIGHT CASE

1) Etrog Box
Silver
Israel, 20th c.
Gift in 1956 of the TBK Confirmation class

2) Commemorative Plate
Sterling Silver
Artist: Arieh Ophir
Limited edition
In memory of her parents John and Ida Maisel
Gift in 2005 of Alice Jo Maisel Lichtman and Marshall Lichtman

Miriam Cup
Glass
Artist: Elizabeth Mears
USA
Purchase in 2001 by the TBK Museum Committee

Chanukiah
Iron
Artist: David Palumbo
Israel mid 20th c.
In honor of their 45th wedding anniversary
Gift in 1972 of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsey

A gift of General Myron S. Lewis (of Blessed Memory) and Mrs. Marcia M. Lewis
In memory of
Maurice L. & Mary G. Lewis
Katherine R. Lewis
Meyer M. & Lea B. Miller

Housed in the Ames Amzalak Atrium at Temple B'rith Kodesh

Dedicated Sunday, December 16 2001, this world-class collection helps us appreciate Jewish history and culture as it is expressed throughout the world.

Each menorah has a fascinating story. For example, one was inspired by a work by Salvador Dali, another was hand-crafted for General Lewis by Mary Zuni, a native American silversmith.

The collection was organized and described by museum curator and consultant Candace J. Adelson, Ph.D. Guides are available in the Ames-Amzalak Atrium to assist you as you view the collection.