JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience

  • Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 23, 2025

  • Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

    575 3rd Street Northwest
    Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Ticket Price $0.00-$11.63 Buy Tickets
Description

JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience looks at the Jewish origins of the development of iconic comic book superheroes beginning in the 1930s-60s. Which superhero had a bar mitzvah? Who crushed a glass at his comic book wedding? Learn about superheroes with Jewish creators, writers, and artists, from Spider-Man to Senorita Rio. Sections on the development of cartoons in Yiddish and in modern Hebrew augment the story. The exhibition includes contemporary graphic novels which explore Jewish themes from Israel to Iraq and back to America. Scenes from local DC-area comic fandom round out the exhibition, welcoming new and old comic enthusiasts into the story. See original copies of rare comic books, get the chance to draw your own comic book page and dress up as your new favorite superhero.

The Jewish Comics Experience (JewCE) comes to the Museum from the Center for Jewish History in New York.

Date & Time

Nov 1, 2024 - Mar 23, 2025

Venue Details

Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum

575 3rd Street Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20001 Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum
Capital Jewish Museum

The Capital Jewish Museum explores the Jewish experience in the national capital region and inspires visitors to connect, reflect, and act—connect personally and collectively, reflect on the relevance of the past to today, and act on behalf of their communities and values. With its experimental spirit, the Museum connects the past to the present through thought-provoking exhibitions, dynamic programming, and creative public experiences. The Community Action Lab invites visitors to engage through hands on-activities, resources, workshops, games, and more.


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