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Jewish Museum 10/29/10-03/27/11: Houdini Art and Magic part 2 - New York NY | Examiner.com

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That Houdini, who was active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries continues to inspire  twenty-first century visual artists such as Matthew Barney, Petah Coyne, Jane Hammond, Vik Muniz, Deborah Oropallo, and Raymond Pettibon speaks to his enduring power of his multi-dimensional prowess and personality.

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Jewish Museum 10/29/10-03/27/11: Houdini Art and Magic part 1 - New York NY

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On Friday October 29, 2010 The Jewish Museumwill present Houdini: Art and Magic, the first major art museum exhibition to examine the life, legend and enduring cultural influence of Harry Houdini. The exhibit will explore the career and lasting impact of the magician, escape artist, vaudeville entertainer, silent movie actor, author and lecturer through 163 objects including 26 recent works of art inspired by Houdini.

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AFMDA Happy Hour 10/14; Envisioning Justice: NIF's New Generations benefit 10/21

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Why is this child of an African foreign worker dressed as an Israeli police officer for Purim? Ilan Spira was the first Israeli photographer to document Tel Aviv’s foreign and migrant workers. Photo: New Israel Fund

Two Jewish fund raising events for donors in their 20s and 30s are coming up in this week and next here in New York.

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YK+1: run/walk for wounded Israeli soldiers - New York NY

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On Sunday morning September 19, 2010 Dor Chadash will hold a 5 kilometer walk/run in Manhattan's Riverside Park to raise money for Dror Foundation, which hopes  to raise $20,000 to purchase five physical therapy and rehabilitation bicycles for Israeli soldiers with severe leg injuries or paralysis, at a cost of $4,000 each. Read the article on examiner.com for details of this event.

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Sukkot Sizzle party - New York NY

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Rosh Hashana is behind us, Yom Kippur is upon us, and that means Sukkot is around the corner. Jewish New Yorkers can celebrate the Jewish calendar's most sensual and joyous holiday with like minded tribe members Tuesday September 28 from 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Wednesday September 29 at The Sukkot Sizzle on the roof of The Delancey 168 Delancey Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side

 

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