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The "Historical" Paintings in Cochin's Paradesi Synagogue
Part of the J's Blue Like Me events
Artist Talk with Kenneth X. Robbins
Plus: The Spices of India with Joan Nathan (pictured)
For at least 1,200 years, Jews have been welcomed and allowed to openly practice Judaism in Kerala (South India). In the 16th century, more Jews, Marranos, and the Portuguese came to Cochin, where they were all allied with its Rajas. These new Jews built the famous Paradesi Synagogue, set up a Jewish "caste system" that lasted more than 400 years, and developed a narrative that makes it seem that they were the original and only Jews. Kenneth X. Robbins (with Rabbi Marvin Tokayer) edited the books Jews and the Indian National Art Project and Western Jews in India. Joan Nathan's recent book is Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France.
Blue Like Me is a multi-disciplinary event featuring the Indian-American artist Siona Benjamin. Blue Like Me includes an exhibition of Siona's recent artwork, a documentary film about the artist, a workshop by the artist, and an interdisciplinary Indian dance performance inspired by her paintings. There will also be a talk by authors Kenneth X. Robbins and Joan Nathan. This project is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, supported by Fairfax County.
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LocationJewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (View)
8900 Little River Turnpike
Fairfax, VA 22031
United States
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