Hanukkah Spectacular! December 25, 2008

On Thursday, December 25, 2008 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Yeshiva University Museum will host its annual Hanukkah Spectacular! This festive event will feature international recording artist Ramon Tasat and the lively syncopated rhythms of the Fiesta Sepharad Ensemble, who will perform spirited songs in Hebrew, Italian, Ladino and Aramair. There will be live musical performances at 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., a public menorah lighting at 4:30 p.m. and activities for families throughout the day.

Families can discover a buried Jewish treasure, handle commodities of the Middle Ages, and cast or emboss a piece of “medieval” jewelry, among other fun activities. Adults can take part in two exhibition tours—Erfurt: Jewish Treasures from Medieval Ashkenaz or Abstraction, Figuration and the Spiritual, David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008).

Admission: Adults: $12, Children 5-17: $8
Special Member Rate: Adults: $8, Children 5-17: $5
Children 4 and under: Free

The price includes all-day admission to galleries and workshops, and one concert performance. Advance purchase is recommended. Visitors should call (212) 868-4444 or visit www.smarttix.com to purchase tickets. For museum information, call (212) 294-8330.

Official Website: http://www.yumuseum.org