INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
Park Avenue Synagogue, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Artist-in-Residence, Art educational projects and workshops for children, adults, teens and families
https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/the-israel-postcard-mural-at-park-avenue-synagogue-art-stimulates-a-congregational-conversation/
Schechter Manhattan, NY, 2003 - current
Art Coordinator. Art classes for Gan - 8th grade, arts festivals and STEAM projects
M.A.T. Program, Education Faculty at Brandeis U, Boston, MA, Summers 2003 - 2018
Teacher training in creative process and artistic expression for the classroom.
BIMA at Brandeis University, Boston, MA, Summers 2007 - 2019
Visual Art intensive program for High School Students
92nd Street Y, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Courses and workshops for adults in collage and mixed media
Genesis at Brandeis University, Impact Boston, Boston MA, Summer 2002 - 2015
Mixed media and community art training workshops
Jewish Journeys, JCC Manhattan, Instructor, 2012 - current
Innovative courses in Judaism and creativity for 3rd – 7th grades and families
Bank Street College, New York City 2009
Workshop in creativity and imagination for teachers
Kehila High School, Palo Alto, CA, June 2007
25 foot mural of Israel by 100 students
BJE, NYC, In-service Teacher Program, Nov 2005
Presentation in Individual and Group Art projects for the Jewish Calendar
Jewish Theological Seminary 2004
Workshops in Creativity and projects for building community
Society for the Advancement of Judaism, NYC, 2003 - 2004
Guest Artist for the year: Various Jewish content projects for studentsand adults
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA, Sept 2003
Service Learning Day, concrete sculptures
Clore Shalom School, London, U.K, December 2003
Concrete playground with students
Tali schools, Israel, 1994 - 2002
Murals and art projects based on Jewish sources
Kaye College, Beersheva, Israel, 1998 - 2000
Teacher training workshops based on Jewish sources
Jerusalem Municipality, Jerusalem, Israel, 1995 - 2000
Projects in school yards and buildings designed and built by the students
ORGANIZATIONS
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT:
Presentation at Embracing Israel in 2020: Crafting our Learning and Celebrations, NYC, 2020
Presentation at When We Create: Empowering Children’s Unique Voices through the Arts, Great Neck NY 2020
Community project between Community Synagogue of Rye and Atria Senior Living, Rye, NY, 2014
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS:
Maccabi Artsfest, Detroit, MI, August 2019, Stamford, CT, August 2016 Deal, NJ, August 2007
Kansas City, MI, June 2004, Cross Cultural symbols mural with teens from Jewish and Hispanic communities
LIMMUD:
U.K, 2014, 2002, Mural workshops and presentations for teens, families and adults
NY, 2013, 2010, 2005, Presentations and workshops for teens, families and adults
HILLELS:
Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Spring 2008, Murals based on the Birthright trip to Israel
SUNY Purchase, NY, May 2006, Leadership workshop in creativity and community art
Brandeis University, Boston, MA, May 2003, Guest lecturer in concrete sculpture and community and Judaic art
Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Fall 2003,n “Mizrach” wall collage for prayer space
Hong Kong, China, September 1997, Artist-in-residence, exhibition and workshops
Hiddur Torah, with Jay Greenspan z"l, 2004 – 2006
Jewish creative arts projects for schools and synagogues in the tri-state area
Lishmah, New York City, 2004
“Hiddur Torah” presentation and workshop
Avodah Arts, 2002 - 2008
Special projects including transforming Hillel lounges with students at
SUNY Purchase and U. of Penn.
Jewish Agency, Israel, 1996 - 2002
Israel experience seminars for teachers and leadership training workshops for teens
Bronfman Fellows/ Amitim, Jerusalem, Israel, 1997 - 2002
Community projects and workshops
Netzer, N.F.T.Y, Ramah Programs, Jerusalem, Israel, 1996 - 2002
Community projects with youth
American Jewish World Service, Israel, Summers 1998, 1999
Local and American teens create murals on public buildings in Arab villages
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Jewish Funders Network 2011
Park Avenue Synagogue 2010
Arts in Education, Foundation for Jewish Culture 2010
Park Avenue Synagogue 2009
CAJE for Early Childhood, NY, Summer 2005
Presentation in Individual and Group Art projects for the Jewish Calendar
HONORS, AWARDS, PRESS
Times of Israel, Dec 31, 2018 https://www.timesofisrael.com/doubling-down-on-israel-park-avenue-synagogue-brings-huge-group-to-holy-land/
Short listed for Covenant Foundation Award, 2017, 2008
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Fall 2006
Excellence in Synagogue Programming for Jewish Art Education
Ish-Shalom Foundation Grant, 1993
Jerusalem, Israel
ArtPark, Lewiston NY, Summers 1990, 1989, 1987
Artist in Residence
CAMPS
Camp Surprise Lake, Cold Spring, NY Summers 2017, 2020
Mural and art workshops
Camp Yomi, Rockland County, NY, Summers 2003-2005, 2012-2015, 2017
Concrete sculptures and murals
Camp Ramah, Palmer, MA, Summer 2007
“Kishroniyah” - concrete sculptural benches
Foundation for Jewish Camping, Spring 2004
Workshop on Visual Arts facilitation for staff
Camp Ramah in Berkshires, Wingdale, N.Y, Summers 2002, 1986, 1983, 1982
Environmental art projects plus a wide range art activities and media
Camp Laurelwood, Madison, Connecticut, Summer 2002
Staff training and concrete sculpture project
Camp Centerland, Buffalo, New York, Summer 2002
“Seven Days of Creation” fabric banners designed and made by campers
Park Avenue Synagogue, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Artist-in-Residence, Art educational projects and workshops for children, adults, teens and families
https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/the-israel-postcard-mural-at-park-avenue-synagogue-art-stimulates-a-congregational-conversation/
Schechter Manhattan, NY, 2003 - current
Art Coordinator. Art classes for Gan - 8th grade, arts festivals and STEAM projects
M.A.T. Program, Education Faculty at Brandeis U, Boston, MA, Summers 2003 - 2018
Teacher training in creative process and artistic expression for the classroom.
BIMA at Brandeis University, Boston, MA, Summers 2007 - 2019
Visual Art intensive program for High School Students
92nd Street Y, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Courses and workshops for adults in collage and mixed media
Genesis at Brandeis University, Impact Boston, Boston MA, Summer 2002 - 2015
Mixed media and community art training workshops
Jewish Journeys, JCC Manhattan, Instructor, 2012 - current
Innovative courses in Judaism and creativity for 3rd – 7th grades and families
Bank Street College, New York City 2009
Workshop in creativity and imagination for teachers
Kehila High School, Palo Alto, CA, June 2007
25 foot mural of Israel by 100 students
BJE, NYC, In-service Teacher Program, Nov 2005
Presentation in Individual and Group Art projects for the Jewish Calendar
Jewish Theological Seminary 2004
Workshops in Creativity and projects for building community
Society for the Advancement of Judaism, NYC, 2003 - 2004
Guest Artist for the year: Various Jewish content projects for studentsand adults
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA, Sept 2003
Service Learning Day, concrete sculptures
Clore Shalom School, London, U.K, December 2003
Concrete playground with students
Tali schools, Israel, 1994 - 2002
Murals and art projects based on Jewish sources
Kaye College, Beersheva, Israel, 1998 - 2000
Teacher training workshops based on Jewish sources
Jerusalem Municipality, Jerusalem, Israel, 1995 - 2000
Projects in school yards and buildings designed and built by the students
ORGANIZATIONS
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT:
Presentation at Embracing Israel in 2020: Crafting our Learning and Celebrations, NYC, 2020
Presentation at When We Create: Empowering Children’s Unique Voices through the Arts, Great Neck NY 2020
Community project between Community Synagogue of Rye and Atria Senior Living, Rye, NY, 2014
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS:
Maccabi Artsfest, Detroit, MI, August 2019, Stamford, CT, August 2016 Deal, NJ, August 2007
Kansas City, MI, June 2004, Cross Cultural symbols mural with teens from Jewish and Hispanic communities
LIMMUD:
U.K, 2014, 2002, Mural workshops and presentations for teens, families and adults
NY, 2013, 2010, 2005, Presentations and workshops for teens, families and adults
HILLELS:
Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Spring 2008, Murals based on the Birthright trip to Israel
SUNY Purchase, NY, May 2006, Leadership workshop in creativity and community art
Brandeis University, Boston, MA, May 2003, Guest lecturer in concrete sculpture and community and Judaic art
Trinity College, Hartford, CT, Fall 2003,n “Mizrach” wall collage for prayer space
Hong Kong, China, September 1997, Artist-in-residence, exhibition and workshops
Hiddur Torah, with Jay Greenspan z"l, 2004 – 2006
Jewish creative arts projects for schools and synagogues in the tri-state area
Lishmah, New York City, 2004
“Hiddur Torah” presentation and workshop
Avodah Arts, 2002 - 2008
Special projects including transforming Hillel lounges with students at
SUNY Purchase and U. of Penn.
Jewish Agency, Israel, 1996 - 2002
Israel experience seminars for teachers and leadership training workshops for teens
Bronfman Fellows/ Amitim, Jerusalem, Israel, 1997 - 2002
Community projects and workshops
Netzer, N.F.T.Y, Ramah Programs, Jerusalem, Israel, 1996 - 2002
Community projects with youth
American Jewish World Service, Israel, Summers 1998, 1999
Local and American teens create murals on public buildings in Arab villages
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Jewish Funders Network 2011
Park Avenue Synagogue 2010
Arts in Education, Foundation for Jewish Culture 2010
Park Avenue Synagogue 2009
CAJE for Early Childhood, NY, Summer 2005
Presentation in Individual and Group Art projects for the Jewish Calendar
HONORS, AWARDS, PRESS
Times of Israel, Dec 31, 2018 https://www.timesofisrael.com/doubling-down-on-israel-park-avenue-synagogue-brings-huge-group-to-holy-land/
Short listed for Covenant Foundation Award, 2017, 2008
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, Fall 2006
Excellence in Synagogue Programming for Jewish Art Education
Ish-Shalom Foundation Grant, 1993
Jerusalem, Israel
ArtPark, Lewiston NY, Summers 1990, 1989, 1987
Artist in Residence
CAMPS
Camp Surprise Lake, Cold Spring, NY Summers 2017, 2020
Mural and art workshops
Camp Yomi, Rockland County, NY, Summers 2003-2005, 2012-2015, 2017
Concrete sculptures and murals
Camp Ramah, Palmer, MA, Summer 2007
“Kishroniyah” - concrete sculptural benches
Foundation for Jewish Camping, Spring 2004
Workshop on Visual Arts facilitation for staff
Camp Ramah in Berkshires, Wingdale, N.Y, Summers 2002, 1986, 1983, 1982
Environmental art projects plus a wide range art activities and media
Camp Laurelwood, Madison, Connecticut, Summer 2002
Staff training and concrete sculpture project
Camp Centerland, Buffalo, New York, Summer 2002
“Seven Days of Creation” fabric banners designed and made by campers