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Raise the Roof

151108_roofPost-screening discussion with filmmaker Cary Wolinsky, artist Ariel Rosenblum and Irene Pletka, whose generosity made the synagogue reconstruction possible.

Inspired by images of the magnificent, mural-covered wooden synagogues of 18th century Poland—the last of which were destroyed by the Nazis—MassArt professors Rick and Laura Brown set out to build a replica, which became the centerpiece of the new Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.











When: Sun., Nov. 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Pl.
646-437-4202
Price: $12
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151108_roofPost-screening discussion with filmmaker Cary Wolinsky, artist Ariel Rosenblum and Irene Pletka, whose generosity made the synagogue reconstruction possible.

Inspired by images of the magnificent, mural-covered wooden synagogues of 18th century Poland—the last of which were destroyed by the Nazis—MassArt professors Rick and Laura Brown set out to build a replica, which became the centerpiece of the new Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.

Buy tickets/get more info now