Portrait Identity Project Exhibition Opening Reception, hosted by Jewish Life at Duke

Jewish Life at Duke is thrilled to invite you to the opening reception of our Portrait Identity Project on Tuesday, April 22 from 6:00-7:30pm. The evening will feature a gallery viewing of Duke students' portraits and narratives. Light refreshments served.

The exhibit will be on display in the Bryan Center Landing on Tuesday, April 22 from 10:00am until 7:30pm. Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display at the Freeman Center for Jewish Life April 23 through May 30.

About the Portrait Identity Project:
This social documentary project pairs personal stories with professional portraits, bringing our community together to look, listen, and learn from students as they self-reflect on the intersection of their identities and how their perception of being Jewish has evolved. This exhibit celebrates the many ways to be Jewish, challenges stereotypes, and encourages viewers to reconsider what it looks like to be a young Jewish adult today.

Professional portraits were captured by Duke students Jacob C Whatley and Chris Vilorio.

About Jewish Life at Duke:
Jewish Life at Duke is the hub for all things Jewish on Duke's campus. An accredited Hillel as well as a department within Duke University's Division of Student Affairs, Jewish Life at Duke is guided by a mission to empower Jewish students to learn and grow intellectually and spiritually; to inspire and nurture personal paths to Jewish identity; and to cultivate community and friendship.

Comprising the Freeman Center for Jewish Life and the Rubenstein-Silvers Hillel, JLD takes a pluralistic approach to Judaism to ensure that all Jewish students, regardless of affiliation, are welcome and included.

Jewish Life at Duke is one of the six identity and cultural and centers within Duke's Division of Student Affairs, alongside the Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity, the Center for Multicultural Affairs, the Center for Muslim Life, the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture, and the Women's Center.