The Book of Love: A Performance by Mor Mendel

The Book of Love is an interactive dance piece by performance artist and choreographer Mor Mendel. This work uses movement, music, poetry, and food to explore the subject of love in its many forms.

Love is one of the core commandments of Jewish teaching—the commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” is considered by many to be the central lesson of the Hebrew Bible. And yet, love towards both ourselves and others can be difficult, especially in a world that feels divided. Thus, The Book of Love is also an exploration of love’s shadows: war, loss, hate, and revenge.

This piece further explores love through hospitality—particularly the welcoming that takes place through food. Alongside the performance, Chef Daniel Soskolne will join us to cook up tasty seasonal favorites, latkes and sfinge (Moroccan doughnuts eaten on Chanukah).

Together we will reimagine what is possible if we choose to truly see one…