In 1947, a significant discovery of ancient Jewish texts was made in a cave near the Dead Sea. These and other Dead Sea Scrolls found later have shed light on the major transformations and debates that occurred in ancient worship during the first centuries BCE and CE, that contributed to the development of early Judaism and Christianity. This exhibition will present six Dead Sea Scrolls complemented by objects excavated from the site near where they were found. Three of the scrolls have never been exhibited.

September 21, 2008 - January 4, 2009 | More about the exhibition
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War Rule
Qumran Cave 4, second half 1st century BCE
Ink on parchment
8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm)
4Q493-344
Israel Antiquities Authority

 




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March 03, 2008  7:00 pm

Panel Discussion
Shrek: From Book to Film to Broadway

Panelists will explore how Shrek's unique appeal with both adults and children inspires the creative process. The highly regarded writer, historian and critic Leonard Marcus will discuss William Steig's career as a children's book illustrator and author. Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chief Executive Officer of DreamWorks Animation, will discuss bringing the character of Shrek to life on film. Chris Miller, director of the Shrek the Third film, will offer a movie director's take on the character of Shrek. Jason Moore, director of the forthcoming SHREK THE MUSICAL, and Pulitzer Prize® winner David Lindsay-Abaire, book and lyrics for SHREK THE MUSICAL, will speak about the creative process that is driving the musical stage production.



General $15; Students/Over 65 $12;
JM Members $10




The program is being offered in conjunction with The Jewish Museum exhibition, From The New Yorker to Shrek: The Art of William Steig on view through March 16, 2008. This first major exhibition of the work of the prolific New Yorker cartoonist and children's book illustrator and author marks the centennial of Steig's birth. It offers a rare opportunity to view over 190 original drawings, many of which have never before been on display. Steig's picture book Shrek! - which means "fear" in Yiddish - inspired the Academy Award-winning film Shrek (2001) and its two sequels - Shrek 2 (2004) and Shrek the Third (2007) - as well as an upcoming Broadway musical.

SHREK THE MUSICAL will open at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Preview performances begin on November 8, 2008. SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Jeanine Tesori, and is directed by Jason Moore.

Order Tickets by Phone: 212.423.3337; Sun-Th, 10:30am-5pm & Fri, 10:30am-3pm.
Please note: Online ticket sales close 12 hours prior; and day of phone sales close 2 hours prior to the show. If the show is sold out there will be a message on the box office line.


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