Holocaust Museum Houston presents The Golem Legend and Holocaust Memory

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Photo courtesy of Rabbi Joshua R. S. Fixler

There are many Jewish legends about the golem – a creature formed from clay and brought to life using mystical knowledge to serve the Jewish community. Often the golem is portrayed protecting the Jews from pogroms and blood libels. Since the Holocaust, many artists and authors have wrestled with the golem’s legacy. Where was this mythic protector when the Jews needed it the most?

Inspired by this season of creepy creatures, Rabbi Josh Fixler of Congregation Emanu El will introduce the audience to the golem legend and explore the unique ways the golem is imagined in post-Holocaust art and fiction.

There are many Jewish legends about the golem – a creature formed from clay and brought to life using mystical knowledge to serve the Jewish community. Often the golem is portrayed protecting the Jews from pogroms and blood libels. Since the Holocaust, many artists and authors have wrestled with the golem’s legacy. Where was this mythic protector when the Jews needed it the most?

Inspired by this season of creepy creatures, Rabbi Josh Fixler of Congregation Emanu El will introduce the audience to the golem legend and explore the unique ways the golem is imagined in post-Holocaust art and fiction.

WHEN

WHERE

Holocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
https://hmh.org/events/the-golem-legend-and-holocaust-memory-2023-10-26-19:00:00

TICKET INFO

Admission is free.

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