Al and Cindy Saad A reception was held January 26, 2006, at the Columbia Museum of Art for the opening preview of My America, Art from The Jewish Museum Collection, 1900–1955.The exhibition focuses on crucial years of great social and artistic activity during which Jewish artists played a major role in shaping the direction of American art. The exhibit includes over 70 works: paintings, sculpture, photographs, and works on paper by 46 artists.

The My America steering committee included Susan Brill, chair; Steve Anastasion, co–chair; Gerry Sue Arnold; Cydney Berry; Ethel Brody; Eric Elkins; Belinda Gergel; Lyssa Harvey; Carolyn Kressler, M.D.; Jane Kulbersh; Eleanor Niestat; Ed Poliakoff; Sandra Poliakoff; Karen Portnoy; Mary Jane Reynolds; Cindy Saad; Seldon K. Smith; Leona Sobel; John Whitehead; and Elsie Wolff. Sponsors included Nelson Mullins, Forest Acres, Baker and Baker, and Charlotte and Alan Kahn.

Photos by Mimi Maddock

Robert Michalski and Pamela Janik Cydney Berry, Lyssa Harvey, Hannah Harvey, and Melton Kligman Dr. Carolyn Kressler and Betsy Porter John Whitehead and Willson Powell Rita Morris and Donna Rose Rena and Max Denberg Mike and Rhett Campbell Bernadette Scott and Cynthia Detuelo