On Sunday, September 28, the AJ Adult Ed Committee will lead a trip to The Jewish Museum in New York City for a fascinating retrospective of the work of American Jewish icon Ben Shahn, entitled “Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity.” An acclaimed painter, illustrator, and photographer, to whom Judaism was foundational, Shahn maintained a prolific and progressive commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning the period from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War. His work also highlights his devotion to depictions of spirituality and Jewish texts. According to The New York Times, “The effect is gripping, and feels utterly relevant for the troubled moment we are living in now.” 

Transportation is on your own. In the form below, please let us know if you have extra seats in your vehicle and are willing to drive others, or if you need a ride. We will do our best to match extra seats with those who need one but we can't guarantee that there will be a seat for everyone who needs a ride.

The tour at The Jewish Museum begins at noon.

The trip is free of charge but there is a limit of 20 people. Registration is open for AJ congregants only but on September 17, if we still have spaces available, we will open registration for non-members.

There is a Kosher restaurant on premises if you would like to eat lunch at the museum. Here is a link to the menu.