Come celebrate the legacy of musician and scholar Jewlia Eisenberg with a community of artists, spiritual leaders, and radical thinkers as we study a queer and feminist reading of “Song of Songs” (Shir HaShirim) in the Bible.
Jewlia Eisenberg, leader of the band Charming Hostess, had been commissioned to create an immersive musical and visual installation inspired by “Song of Songs” at The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco. That project was halted when Jewlia passed away in March of 2021. The CJM and The Creative Work Fund have graciously allowed the work to continue in her honor.
Jewlia was excited by “Song of Songs” because of its sensuality and the clear importance of an autonomous female voice and experience. In the text she saw an implicit critique of patriarchy, gender boundaries, and of boundaries between living things. In our time together we will unpack these ideas and others.
RSVP today, as spots are limited!
FEATURING…
- SPEAKER: Rev. Derrick McQueen (St. James Presbyterian; New York)
- ARTIST: Victoria Hannah (Israeli singer-songwriter; Israel)
- CO-FACILITATORS: Rabbi Amichai Lau-lavie (Lab/Shul, New York) & Ari Monts (Scholar, artist, and queer liturgist; Lab/Shul, New York)
- HOST and Co-Organizer: Seth Eisen (Artist, director, educator; SF Bay Area)
- Co-Organizer: Maggid Eli Ramer (Author, scholar; SF Bay Area)
