“Being Jewish at Christmas” will be outrageously hip this year. “Being Jewish at Christmas,” the National Museum of American Jewish History’s annual day of family fun featuring music, magic and more, is being held Sunday, December 25, from noon - 4 p.m.

New this year will be Shirlala!, whose outrageously hip Jewish music for kids uniquely blends music, stories, dance and art. Also new are storytellers Kali Colton and Mitchell Kramer, spinning yarns that are both entertaining and historical. Returning is Mark Spencer Goldstein, entertaining with magic and juggling. The first night of Hanukkah falls on December 25 this year and the program will conclude with a menorah lighting and Hanukkah songs led by Shirlala! Free dredeils will be given to all children. Approximately 1,000 people are expected to attend BJAC, which also include free refreshments.

Participants can also see the new temporary exhibition, “Benjamin Franklin and Religious Liberty,” on view from December 15, 2005 to May 31, 2006. Being Jewish at Christmas is held at the National Museum of American Jewish History, Independence Mall East, 55 North 5th Street, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $4 per person (children three and under admitted free) and there is no charge to Museum members. Tickets are available only at the door.


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Being Jewish at Christmas is funded by the Robert Saligman Jewish Heritage Fund.


CONTACT JAY NACHMAN AT 215-923-5978 OR BY EMAIL AT JNACHMAN@NMAJH.ORG