The Jews of The NetherlandsMonday, November 7, 2011Program schedule:10:30-10:45Registration10:45Welcoming Remarks10:50-11:40Dr. Jane GerberDirector, Institute for Sephardic Studies, City University of New YorkJews in the Dutch Republic: from Portuguese New Christians to Jewish Merchants & Printers11:45-12:45Dr. Raymond Scheindlin, Professor of Medieval Hebrew Literature, Jewish Theological Seminary, and Janice Meyerson, Mezzo-sopranoFrom Spinoza to Ann Frank: Literary and Musical Heritage of the Jews of the Low Countries12:45-2:00Special lunch guest - Conor EllardEnjoy Conor Ellard's tales of Ireland as we gather for lunch in a private, reserved space at the Museum's Lox Cafe. Conor Ellard has guided several prior Jewish Museum trips to Ireland. He is a delight to travel with and, if asked, might agree to sing a ballad with his beautiful baritone voice. *Price of lunch not included in program ticket.2:00-2:45Dr. Shoshannah BrombacherArtist, academic researcher and maggidahThe Portuguese (Marano) Jewish Community in 17th century Amsterdam; and Gravestone inscriptions at Bet Haim cemetery2:45-3:30Dr. Marc Michael EpsteinProfessor of Religion, Vassar CollegeRepresentations and Re-Presentations of Jewish Customs in 18th century Amsterdam3:30-4:10Reverend Salomon L. Vaz DiasSpanish and Portuguese Jews in World War II in the Netherlands4:10-4:20Break for light refreshments4:20-5:05Cantor Josee WolffCantorCantatorial Music of the Dutch Jewish Synagogue5:05-5:35Yona VerwerArtist and President, Jewish Art SalonDutch Jewish Art Today5:35Closing RemarksDr. Aryeh Maidenbaum, Jewish Museum Travel Representative