Lecture: Shylock’s Shadow

Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice is one of the most notorious depictions of a Jewish man in the history of the arts and literature. What was the impetus behind a Jewish character taking center stage in this play and how has that impacted Jewish portrayals in theater and cinema since that time? 

Light refreshments will be served.

Cost

General Admission: $10
Adult Membership Pass holders: Free

About the Speaker

Jacob Nurick is the JCCMW’s adult engagement manager. He holds a master’s degree in Jewish Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary and a BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where he combined his love of theater with his passion for Jewish storytelling.