Menham, The Birds’ Head Haggadah (detail), about 1300. Handwritten on parchment; dark brown ink and tempera; square Ashkenazic script. Purchased through the gift of Fred Monosson, Boston. Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Ardon Bar-Hama.
Menham, The Birds’ Head Haggadah (detail), about 1300. Handwritten on parchment; dark brown ink and tempera; square Ashkenazic script. Purchased through the gift of Fred Monosson, Boston. Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Ardon Bar-Hama.
Art As Evidence: Jewish Manuscripts and the Archeology of Jewish Life
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Tickets (Member / Nonmember)
In-Person $28 / $35
Livestream $16 / $20
Jewish art is full of often beautiful, always interesting depictions of home interiors, clothing, and families. What can we learn about Jewish life from this work? And what should we seek to learn? Discover the answer through looking closely at Judaica highlights.
Marc Michael Epstein, professor of Religion on the Mackie P. Davis and Norman H. Davis Chair and director of Jewish Studies, Vassar College
Course Packages
Purchase a ticket package for the full four-session “Exploring Jewish History and Art” course. Please note that this option is not available after the date of the first session.
Assistive listening system
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket Information
To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies); to order in person, visit any MFA ticket desk.
Livestream Tickets
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Livestream ticket holders must watch the event live; there is no recording of the event available for viewing at a later time.