By Julia Olson
Assistant Editor
The Mayerson JCC’s Under One Roof Sukkah Art Exhibit will be displayed in the JCC courtyard from October 16-30. The exhibit celebrates the holiday of Sukkot and showcases art from local groups and individuals that centers around a theme. This year’s theme is Luminosity. According to this year’s participant booklet, Luminosity explores the light that occurs all throughout the world. The booklet goes on to explain: “From the beginning of time — when G-d said, “Let there be Light!” to how luminescence influences and inspires us — light has been an enduring symbol in Judaism. The Proverbs teach, “A mitzvah is a candle, and the Torah is light.” Further, we fulfill the idea of celebrating rituals with beauty, Hiddur Mitzvah, by adorning the walls of our sukkah with the exquisite artworks created by Under One Roof participants. As we take in the radiance of the stars in the night sky above our sukkah, the artworks in the 2024 Under One Roof exhibit will explore the brilliance of light all around us.” Participants are intentionally given an open ended theme so that many variations and interpretations can be featured in the exhibit.
The exhibition in the sukkah is free and open to the public during business hours.
On October 21 at 6 p.m. there will be an art reception during which attendees can view the art with some tasty nosh and inspiring conversation.
Registration information for the reception can be found on the Mayerson JCC website.
