Artist, activist, composer and collaborator Jewlia Eisenberg (z”l) of blessed memory died in March 2021. Throughout her career, Jewlia worked in immersive installation—making hybrid spaces that incorporate music performance, visitor participation and ritual. On October 2, a group of artists, friends, musicians and spiritual teachers from around the country continue that practice through an exploration of Jewlia’s love of the Song of Songs—a poem of undomesticated freedom in a world of abundance, free of patriarchy, and a subject of Jewlia’s ongoing Queer Piyutim project. This event also marks the release of Jewlia’s posthumous album, The Ginzburg Geography on Tzadik’s Spectrum Series.

The installation, led by Seth Eisen at the Contemporary Jewish Museum opens at Noon, exploring Jewlia’s archive, and her art, while considering Jewlia’s connection to faith, roots, power and beauty. The guided immersive experience inside the museum culminates in a concert at Jessie Square (in front of the CJM) starting at 2:30pm.

Produced by musician/composer Marika Hughes and musical director Dan Cantrell, the musical celebration pays homage to Jewlia’s work, exploring her musical canon and presenting new art rooted in the pursuit of justice and learning. Featured artists traveling from around the U.S. to perform and celebrate Jewlia include Frank London, Cynthia Taylor, Mathias Kunzli, Nina Rolle, Ianna Owens, Jeremiah Lockwood, Jason Ditzian, Shahzad Ismaily, Michael Pinkham, Ganda Suthivarikom, Jess Ivry, Dan Cantrell and other special guests.

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