"Michael and I spent time interviewing six different people and asking them a series of questions about where they feel belonging in the Jewish community, where they feel sometimes they have to keep parts of their identity hidden, different childhood memories, different ideas about legacy."
"The goal was to make it something of joy and positivity. The final product shows imagery of gathering, conversation, and a chopped-down tree that still reflects its past standing tall."
"That came out of a conversation that was really about seeing all sides of a situation, seeing that even in the losing side of the argument, the language of the argument is still treasured."
Harvard Hillel is showcasing a 9-foot Seder Plate sculpture by Michael Mittelman in Science Center Plaza for Passover. The piece features iconography representing six symbolic foods, inspired by stories from students, faculty, and alumni. Rabbi Elisha Gechter collaborated with Mittelman to gather personal narratives about belonging and identity within the Jewish community. The sculpture aims to convey joy and positivity, with imagery reflecting gathering and conversation. Accompanying anonymous stories will provide deeper insights into the experiences represented in the artwork.
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