Samuel B. Rose's oil painting "Rosh Hashanah" will be on view in an exhibition of his work at the Slifka Center. Rose painted throughout his life, specializing in landscapes, still lifes and religious objects.

Slifka Center exhibit features paintings of Jewish ceremonies

Childhood memories take artistic form in "Jewish Holidays and Ceremonies," the newest exhibit at the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale. The paintings by the late Samuel B. Rose -- whose three sons and nine grandchildren attended Yale -- are on public display for the first time. There will be an opening reception for the exhibit 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24, in the center's Allan and Leah Rabinowitz Gallery. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Rose (1889-1964) was born to immigrant parents on New York's Lower East Side. During World War I, Rose served in the U.S. Army as a combat infantryman in France, where his lifelong habit of drawing and sketching attracted attention. Subsequently, several of his cartoons were published in the military newspaper Trench and Camp. After the Armistice, he enrolled in a French art school, and upon his return to New York, he enrolled in the Art Students League where he studied painting with Robert Henri and John Sloan. The oil paintings in the center's exhibit were completed in the 1950s and feature images of the colorful Jewish holidays of his childhood. Although Rose gave up his art studies to enter the business world, he continued to paint, specializing in landscapes, still lifes and religious subjects. He was also an active correspondent, and a posthumously published volume of his letters and illustrations is in the collection of Yale's Sterling Memorial Library. "Jewish Holidays and Ceremonies" will continue through Oct. 24. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For information, call (203) 432-1134. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S Yale Voices Heard at Millennial Events Physician advises Pope on cancer research Chaplain joins call for world peace at U.N. Yale Doctor saves the lives of twins on international flight Yale Press launches new imprint with 'global bookstore appeal' ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS Asthma specialist Elias named a Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine Joiner, expert on infectious disease, also appointed a Von Zedtwitz Professor Tinetti, noted for work on health issues of the elderly, assumes Crofoot chair NIDA leader unveils 'toolbox' for fighting drug addiction Law School's new Lindsay Fellowship honors former NYC mayor's public service SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE NEWS Students celebrate their hands-on work at house dedication Latest volume of noted architectural journal explores aspects of the design process The future of cities will be the focus of symposium Panel to look at Elm City entrepreneurship 'Boot camp' will help boost new companies Biologist Frank Ruddle is lauded for his many contributions to science and business in state Program breaks through tangled web of spider phobia Common antibiotic has harmful effects on some people Discrimination is still an obstacle for disabled, study shows 'The Body Politic' traces evolution of satiric images Exhibit takes close look at 'Miniature Arts of Asia' Privacy in cyberspace is topic of author's talk Development Office announces staff promotions, new addition JE exhibit showcases work of American 'realist' painters Slifka Center exhibit features paintings of Jewish ceremonies Peabody Museum to host open house highlighting volunteer opportunities A Day at the Bowl Three new curators bring connoisseurs' 'passion' to Yale Art Gallery staff Harshav receives Jerusalem Prize for Poetry, publishes several books this summer Books Sandwiched In series features all-Yale line-up this fall Campus Notes Yale Scoreboard In the News Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus| Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases| E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page