Cradling Art: The Wimple (A 400 year old folk tradition) and Influences on 20th Century Jewish Art.

The wimple is an ornate, embroidered or painted cloth used to bind up a Torah scroll after it has been read. It is made from swaddling cloth used to bind a baby at his circumcision.  Contemporary artist Sharon Binder will use these and other examples from the Beth Tzedec Reuben & Helene Dennis Museum's collection to demonstrate the link with work of Judaica artists in Israel and North America.

Dessert reception. Everyone Welcome. RSVPs requested by Monday, February 9. 

This evening is presented with the support of the Beth Tzedec Sisterhood and with the participation of the Reuben & Helene Dennis Museum.