Sunday, April 27, 2025
11 am – 1 pm EDT
Scheuer Auditorium

Join as a member at the Friend level or above to attend a private, behind-the-scenes lecture on our upcoming spring exhibition The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt with Curator of Judaica, Abigail Rapoport.

For immigrant Jewish communities living with new freedom in more tolerant Amsterdam, celebrating Purim—notably through finely produced Esther scrolls and theater productions—became meaningful expressions of Jewish culture. For the Dutch, Queen Esther’s heroism came to represent their emerging nation’s identity. This exhibition gives expression to this full range of the Book of Esther’s popularity and meaning in Rembrandt’s time.

Free for members at the Friend level and above.

RSVP, join, or upgrade your membership to attend by calling 212.660.1519, or email jmmembership@thejm.org.