INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
Schechter Manhattan, NY, 2003 - 2024, 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
Genesis at Brandeis University, Impact Boston, Boston MA, Summer 2002 - 2015, Mixed media and community art training workshops
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 by100 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
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
ORGANIZATIONS
PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Artist-in-Residence, Congregation-wide art 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/
TEMPLE BETH EL, Allentown, PA, 2022, Community banners for playground fence
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT
Staff project: Visual interpretation of mission statement, 2021 - 2022
Community project between Community Synagogue of Rye and Atria Senior Living, Rye, NY, 2014
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS
JCC Manhattan, Jewish Journeys, 2012 - 2018
Instructor in innovative courses in Judaism and creativity for 3rd – 7th grades and families
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
Hong Kong, China, September 1997, Artist-in-residence, exhibition and workshops
92nd Street Y, NYC, NY, 2002 - 2017, Courses and workshops for adults in collage and mixed media
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
THE JEWISH MUSEUM, NYC, NY, 2005 - 2004, Special projects and family workshops
AVODAH ARTS, 2002 - 2008, Transforming Hillel lounges with students at SUNY Purchase and U. of Penn.
JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY, Jerusalem, Israel, 1995 - 2000, Projects in school yards and buildings designed and built by the students
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, NIFTY, 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
Yeshivot Day School Day of Learning Conference
Creative Components for the Classroom in Science and Visual Literacy, Nov 2023
Strategies for cooperative and shared learning, Nov 2022
NYS Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools Conference RISE
Art for the Classroom in hybrid teaching, Nov 2020
Embracing Israel: Crafting our Learning and Celebrations, NYC, 2020
When We Create: Empowering Children’s Unique Voices through the Arts, Great Neck NY 2020
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
HONORS, AWARDS, PRESS
Park Avenue Synagogue Israel Postcard Mural https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/the-israel-postcard-mural-at-park-avenue-synagogue-art-stimulates-a-congregational-conversation/
Hadassah Magazine: https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2022/05/17/upcycling-a-bat-mitzvah-dvar-torah/
HUC Tzdek Boxes https://forward.com/culture/544129/tzedek-boxes-exhibit-bernard-heller-museum-kahn-krensky-andrew-kaplan-mendel/
Times of Israel 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, Artist in Residence, Summers 1990, 1989, 1987
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
Schechter Manhattan, NY, 2003 - 2024, 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
Genesis at Brandeis University, Impact Boston, Boston MA, Summer 2002 - 2015, Mixed media and community art training workshops
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 by100 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
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
ORGANIZATIONS
PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE, NYC, NY, 2002 - current
Artist-in-Residence, Congregation-wide art 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/
TEMPLE BETH EL, Allentown, PA, 2022, Community banners for playground fence
JEWISH EDUCATION PROJECT
Staff project: Visual interpretation of mission statement, 2021 - 2022
Community project between Community Synagogue of Rye and Atria Senior Living, Rye, NY, 2014
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS
JCC Manhattan, Jewish Journeys, 2012 - 2018
Instructor in innovative courses in Judaism and creativity for 3rd – 7th grades and families
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
Hong Kong, China, September 1997, Artist-in-residence, exhibition and workshops
92nd Street Y, NYC, NY, 2002 - 2017, Courses and workshops for adults in collage and mixed media
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
THE JEWISH MUSEUM, NYC, NY, 2005 - 2004, Special projects and family workshops
AVODAH ARTS, 2002 - 2008, Transforming Hillel lounges with students at SUNY Purchase and U. of Penn.
JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY, Jerusalem, Israel, 1995 - 2000, Projects in school yards and buildings designed and built by the students
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, NIFTY, 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
Yeshivot Day School Day of Learning Conference
Creative Components for the Classroom in Science and Visual Literacy, Nov 2023
Strategies for cooperative and shared learning, Nov 2022
NYS Coalition for Independent and Religious Schools Conference RISE
Art for the Classroom in hybrid teaching, Nov 2020
Embracing Israel: Crafting our Learning and Celebrations, NYC, 2020
When We Create: Empowering Children’s Unique Voices through the Arts, Great Neck NY 2020
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
HONORS, AWARDS, PRESS
Park Avenue Synagogue Israel Postcard Mural https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/the-israel-postcard-mural-at-park-avenue-synagogue-art-stimulates-a-congregational-conversation/
Hadassah Magazine: https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2022/05/17/upcycling-a-bat-mitzvah-dvar-torah/
HUC Tzdek Boxes https://forward.com/culture/544129/tzedek-boxes-exhibit-bernard-heller-museum-kahn-krensky-andrew-kaplan-mendel/
Times of Israel 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, Artist in Residence, Summers 1990, 1989, 1987
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