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Special Thanks to our Site Manager:     Scott Minkow

You found the treasure of

 'Lion' of Judah

Villa Aurora

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(secret letter)

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Watch

Videos Created by:

Yuval Sharon

Introduction  

              Visit this Location

Virtual Tour (Part 1) 

Virtual Tour (Part 2)  

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Learn

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

Learn the story and legacy of German-Jewish author Lion Feuchtwanger.

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Reflect on the struggles of Jewish immigrants who came to the U.S. to  escape persecution.

 

 

WHAT IS OUR CALL TO TESHUVAH?

Remember that we too were once immigrants.

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Acknowledge the plight of immigrants today and work to support them.

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Contemplate how art can be a force for social change and good.

10 Sites of Awe Treasure Hunt Card Print

Listen to playlist of composers connected to the Villa Aurora

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Support

Attend Public Events Once Re-Opened  

520 Paseo Miramar • Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

www.vatmh.org

 

Needs:

They are raising funds for a new piano to continue their music series. Donations are tax-deductible and entitle you and your guest to attend ticketed programs at the Villa for free or at reduced rates. Contributions support the arts and international cultural exchange.

Donate here

Learn More:

Villa Aurora, with its unique émigré history, is an artist residence and historic landmark located in the former home of exiled German-Jewish writer Lion Feuchtwanger. To promote and foster German-American cultural exchange and to remember the European exiles that settled in Southern California, Villa Aurora offers a variety of salon style arts and cultural programs, including public lectures, concerts, screenings and performances. 

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