AN EXTRAORDINARY GATHERING OF PAINTINGSOn August 25, forty participants traveled by luxury coach with NCJW BCS to Philadelphia for a day of fun and learning. We enjoyed a wonderful exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art as we viewed the impressionist collection of Paul Durand-Ruel, the Paris dealer who put Impressionism on the map. We saw works by Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley and Cassatt. We then filled our palates with a delicious meal at The Rose Tattoo Cafe. Among the comments we received were: This day was a wonderful experience ~ Ina Silverstein; Exceptional trip. The Impressionist exhibit was marvelous ~ Fran Butensky; Very enjoyable experience – a good choice ~ Marianne; Enjoyed the exhibit tremendously. Restaurant choice was also good ~ Edith Strauss; A wonderful day – a wonderful way to celebrate Elaine Bieger’s Birthday ~ Fran Einiger; That exhibit was worth it. Absolutely! ~ Roz Halpern; The Impressionism exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum was extraordinary. What a great trip! ~ Lucy Dorée; Impressionism was alive and well in Philadelphia. Another 5 star NCJW trip ~ Evalyn Brownstein; Wonderful exhibition and especially loved being with group of friends ~ Marcia Katz; Spectacular exhibit, great lunch, wonderfully organized day and good friends ~ Judy Foy; A delightful day in every way ~ Marion Wolf; Great trip to learn about the Impressionist history through the Paul Durand-Ruel collection ~ Marilyn Shapiro; Wonderful exhibit on Impressionist paintings and a wonderful lunch at the Rose Tattoo. Thank you to the organizers of the trip ~ Carla Silver. Click each photo to enlarge. |