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Year of Jews and the Arts

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Year of Jews and the Arts text over a hand writing Hebrew on ribbon

Save the Date

We're delighted to host an incredible lineup of events to celebrate 40 years of the Berman Center. All events are open to the public! 

Spring Events


February 19, 2025
Visualizing Jewish Mysticism: Pop-up Exhibit and Talk
Dr. Yossi Chajes, University of Haifa

March 24-26, 2025
Studying Early Judaism in the 21st Century
A conference on ancient Judaism, organized by Dr. Benjamin Wright, Lehigh University

April 8, 2025
Art in Dialogue: Street Art and Visual Poetry with Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz
In partnership with LUAG and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

April 10, 2025
Pharaoh’s Daughter Band Performance
Co-presented with Zoellner Arts Center*
* Pharaoh’s Daughter tickets will be $10 through the Zoellner Arts Center Box Office. They are free for current Lehigh students.

April 29-30, 2025
Troubled Humor, Tainted Beauty
Roee Rosen, Israeli Artist and Filmmaker

Fall Events


Artist-in-residence Siona Benjamin

September 10, 2024
Chalk the Block at Memorial Walkway

Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin
Artist-in-residence talk and reception to begin our year of celebration!

September 11, 2024

Making a Living as an Artist: Lunch with Siona Benjamin and the Baker Institute 
The Making of Super Heroes/Heroines: Talk and Workshop

September 12, 2024
Blue Butterflies and the Bene Israel: A Children's Book Event

September 18, 2024
Blue Like Me: Film Screening and Talkback

September 19, 2024
Identity: What Color are You? Mask Making Workshop
Co-sponsored by Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG) and Marcon Institute 

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Siona Benjamin stands in front of her painting Exodus. There are 7 canvases painted with Jewish symbolism in bright colors

October 22, 2024
Tour of Outdoor Sculptures from the Berman Collection
Presented by Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG)

November 12-13, 2024
Making Jewish Heritage in the Present
A tribute to Chava Weissler, Professor Emerita, Lehigh University