myMESSeMUSEum: December 2020

Why do we believe lies? | Bill Gates with Yuval Noah Harari

"If you’ve followed the news this year, it probably won’t surprise you that I’ve become very curious about why people spread lies or believe things that are untrue. But beyond my personal connection, I’m super fascinated by the role that falsehoods have played in shaping human societies. Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari is one of the best people in the world to talk to about this, so we invited him to join us.

I’m a huge fan of Yuval, and Rashida and I geeked out over our mutual love of his books the first time we met. If you aren’t familiar with his work, Yuval has written popular books about humanity’s past, present, and future. (His new graphic novel adaptation of Sapiens looks very cool.) He explained to Rashida and me how Homo sapiens’ ability to create myths and fictions is the very thing that has enabled us to create communities." Bill Gates

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Midwest Jewish Artists' Lab Network | Facebook

Let me start with this screenshot which was selected because it highlights the burning menorahs... from last night's 4th Night of Chanukah MJAL 5 City REUNION Celebration. joining us In zoom frame order...

Aggie Goldenholz

Bev Richey

Deanna Spanjar

Pamela Phillips Olson

/Steve Olson,
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3rd Row:

Jacqueline Cabessa Redlich

, Rani Halpern,

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5th Row:

, David Goldenholz,

Bonnie Berglund Bruch

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not shown in this screenshot: see the additional screenshot in comments... for these additional participating artists..

Jonathan Ellis

Shirah Rachel Apple

Ellen Holtzblatt

, (and husband Allen)

Stephen Pevnick

Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin

It was a wonderful evening...Please consider ADDING your experience in the comments.

THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING MY 4TH NIGHT BRIGHT, MEMORABLE AND MEANINGFUL! BEV

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Bonnie Berglund Bruch, Jacqueline Cabessa Redlich and 11 others

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Jonathan Ellis
Where did I go?
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Deanna Spanjar
Nice evening. Thanks for planning it.
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  Deanna Spanjar
  THANKS FOR JOINING US!
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Gabriella Boros
SO fun! Thank you Bev!
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  Gabriella Boros
  well that went more than well enough.. thanks for all your support and encouragement.. thinking about some regrouping mid to late January... let's connect on ideas you might have for easy enjoyable ways to enrich ourselves and each other as the days grow longer and warmer.. good to be getting to know you.. xbv...
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Jacqueline Cabessa Redlich
Bev, Thank you so much for a fun filled, well organized, and meaningful evening. You, Jody, Aggie, and all other contributors did it with all your heart.
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  Thank you Jackie for spending the time with us.. it was great to see you. Hope the rest of your holiday is brite! stay well.. xbv
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Thanks again,Bev!!! It was so nice to be connected again with the Midwest Jewish Artists Lab!!!!! Thank you for doing this!!! Thank you Jody...it was great to see the Chanukah menorahs and hear your explanation!!! Thank you Helene, Aggie and all the others who spoke!!
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Robyn Stoller Awend
It was so nice to be together, reconnected! Let's do it again soon. Thank you Bev for putting this together!
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  Robyn Stoller Awend
  I totally agree Robyn... thank you for taking the time to join us on Sunday evening.. I am thinking about a short regrouping meeting mid to late January to see what can happen to easily support and regrow the connectivity of this important regional Jewish community.
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  on your continued efforts to keep your Minneapolis community moving forward togeher... looking forward to connecting with you after the new year...
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ok, just found a different screen shot that has
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  thank you, this was a very sweet evening to share teachings, art, song, and light!
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Jonathan Ellis
Thank you Bev Richey! This was really fun, and spiritually uplifting. Connecting is especially important and interesting these days. I’m really exited to be part of the group and getting to know everyone.
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  Jonathan Ellis
  I am so glad you were able to join us for this celebration event.. I have appreciated getting to know you over the last year. you show up, share and contribute to the Milwaukee MJAL in an honest and meaningful way. I look forward to continuing to work with you in our group and in the greater MJAL community... there is much we can do to sustain and expand this group with our newly developing virtual opportunities.. I appreciate knowing that you are there in very reliable ways.. keep on imaging and share that with us.. and let's enjoy all that becomes possible.. xbv...
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There are more and varried screenshots which I will continue to share... and I assume we will have a link to the recorded event soon....we used the JCC zoom account so it will be stored with them...
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Stephen Pevnick
Great to get to see rveryone
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  Stephen Pevnick
  so glad you were able to stop in and join us for this mini MJAL reUnion Chanukah celebration... best to Laurie.. xbv
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Susan Weinberg
So good to see everyone. Bev, thanks for your efforts in organizing this.
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  Susan, I appreciate your willingness to join us in the planning of this event and to share your confidence in moving forward in a simple and easeful way... there may be some new wisdom in making things more meaningful by keeping them simple as we navigate all the changes and new ways forward... simple has a new allure... I look forward to more ease and enjoyment and community engagement as the future rapidly approaches Us.. hope the rest of your hannukah is simple and pleasurable.. I for one am enjoying all my deserved tiredness... just before the days begin lengthening again... chag Sameach.. and again thank you for your support... xbv
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In general I am a better starter than finisher... but it is very important to me that I take a few minutes to fully thank and acknowledge those who created and delivered the rich content for our brief and focused event. In the actual order of the event... Rabbit
Aggie Goldenholz
, for her spiritual offering of the blessings for the Chanukah Candles as well as some words about light during this time of darkness (as well as a song) Thank you
Jody Hirsh
for your beautiful visuals of menorahs meant to be hung on the outside of one's home... Your teachings have enriched so many of us over the years. It was great to relax into your teaching process again. Special Thanks to
Helene Fischman
for guiding us in imagining and then sharing our own experience of appreciating. At least that is what I remember. (I have not had the chance to review the recording yet). So thanks again Helene for joining in on the planning and then facilitating a focused act of group social engagement.. And finally a big thanks to
Leslie Coff
(Madison) who I have only known through her paintings shared her words in closing with us.. I am sorry that I cannot remember what she said.. but I do remember being taken with her reading and wanting more.. If there is any way you can reshare your words here.. I would enjoy reading them again...and thanks for the L'chaim (great idea).. So thank you ALL for MAKING THIS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY 2020 CHANUKAH and kinda certain others as well. "May All Our Candles Continue to Burn Brightly" hope to see everyone in the New Year!