Der Veg Abhaile – The Way Home |
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Jewish Arts and Culture Ireland (JACI) is proud to present Der Veg Abhaile – The Way Home, a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the rich tapestry of the Irish-Jewish immigrant experience through the generations.
The exhibition presents a collection of works by writers, filmmakers, visual artists, crafters and community narrators, each contributing unique perspectives on themes of migration, belonging, and the transformation of cultural norms over time.
Selected Irish-Jewish artists, from writers and film-makers to visual artists and crafters, have created commissioned pieces which individually tell their stories and collectively explore the meaning of their intergenerational immigrant identities. Through these artists’ works, archival material, oral histories and the exhibition film Der Veg Abhaile, the Jewish immigrant journey is illuminated: from leaving Lithuania and the surrounding countries to carving out homes, communities and identity in Ireland.
At the heart of the exhibition is Der Veg Abhaile (the film), a compelling documentary by emerging talent Hannah Bloom about art making, the legacy of the migrant experience, and finding home. Featuring the reflections of a collection of Irish Jewish artists including the renowned film director Lenny Abrahamson and with music score by Stephen Rennicks, the film reflects on the ways their unique identity has seeped into their art, whether unraveling the threads of family mysteries, growing up amongst comical characters, or the experience of being forever a wanderer.
Der Veg Abhaile – The Way Home is produced by JACI, an organisation established in 2022 to promote Irish-Jewish arts, heritage, and culture while fostering collaboration with other minority and ethnic groups.
This exhibition was made possible with the support of Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Ireland in Vilnius. Der Veg Abhaile – The Way Home runs at the Samuel Bak Museum of the Vilna Gaon Museum of Jewish History from 13th December 2024 to 20th March 2025.
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