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SUMMARY:Violins and Hope Exhibition - From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota JCC is proud to present Violins and Hope – From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall an extraordinary exhibition built around the internationally renowned project and its moving collection of restored string instruments once played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. Each violin carries a deeply personal story—bearing witness to one of history’s darkest chapters while honoring those who faced unimaginable adversity and the resilience of individuals who turned to music as a source of solace\, survival\, and defiance. \nThe exhibition also features work by Daniel Levin\, the first photographer to document— with remarkable depth—both the collection of violins that survived the Holocaust and the artful process of restoring them. Through hauntingly beautiful photographs and compelling text\, Violins and Hope – From the Holocaust to Symphony Hall brings these instruments and their histories into vivid presence\, inviting visitors to experience the violins up close\, learn about the musicians who once played them\, and engage in broader conversations about cultural memory\, the persistence of antisemitism\, and why remembrance matters. This exhibition is both a memorial and a celebration—of Jewish culture\, identity\, and the unbreakable human spirit.
URL:https://tcjewfolk.com/event/violins-and-hope-exhibition-from-the-holocaust-to-symphony-hall/
LOCATION:Minnesota JCC Capp Center St. Paul\, 1375 ST. PAUL AVE\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music as Testimony: A Violins of Hope Gathering at Walker West
DESCRIPTION:Violins of Hope gives voice to Holocaust-era instruments whose music once sustained lives under unimaginable oppression\, now restored to bear witness through sound and story. This legacy resonates deeply with African American traditions that have long used music to survive\, remember\, and assert humanity in the face of injustice. Though these histories are distinct\, they are bound by a shared understanding of music as testimony—truth carried when words are not enough. At Walker West\, this gathering calls our community to listen\, reflect\, and honor music’s power to preserve dignity across generations. \nSpecial Guests: Violins of Hope Co-Founder Avshi Weinstein and Walker West Artistic Director Ernest Bisong
URL:https://tcjewfolk.com/event/music-as-testimony-a-violins-of-hope-gathering-at-walker-west/
LOCATION:Walker West Music Academy\, 650 Marshall Ave.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Westminster Town Hall Forum - Ethics & Story: Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:On November 17\, 1983\, Elie Wiesel began his Westminster Town Hall Forum speech “Why Hate?” on memory and the Holocaust by saying\, “The best thing one can do at noon on a Thursday is to tell stories.” \nNow\, more than 42 years later\, we gather anew to consider the power of stories and the role of music and memory by welcoming Violins of Hope\, presented by the Minnesota JCC. Violins of Hope is a powerful collection of over 70 restored string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These extraordinary violins will be featured in May – June 2026 in local performances\, exhibitions\, and educational programs that honor the memory of the Holocaust and carry a message of hope\, resilience\, resistance\, and unity. Our Forum will feature some of these instruments and will weave together their stories with music played on them\, as we consider the role of story and storytelling in defending human rights and human dignity. \nWith Special Guests: Rabbi Marcia A. Zimmerman of Temple Israel\, Avshi Weinstein of Violins of Hope\, and Rev. Dr. Jessica Patchett of Westminster Presbyterian Church. \nA free public reception will immediately follow the program.
URL:https://tcjewfolk.com/event/westminster-town-hall-forum-ethics-story-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1200 S Marquette Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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