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September 8, 2020 by admin

Black Jewish Women Artists You Should Know… Nirit Takele

Art–whether it be dancing, painting, drawing, film–creates a space for self-examination, helping us to envision possible futures, and better versions of ourselves. And the Jewish month of Elul is traditionally an opportunity for introspection before the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Recognizing the power of art to be transformative, Lilith is highlighting Black Jewish women artists in this time leading up to and through Elul. On Lilith’s platforms you’ll have a chance to experience, share, and celebrate their work.

You can also participate by letting us know (at info@Lilith.org) Black Jewish women creators we should include!

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July 27, 2020 by admin

See New Israeli Film Shorts •

The Gesher Multicultural Film Fund is the leading fund supporting independent short films produced in Israel as well as the best graduation films made in Israeli film schools. During these stay-at-home times, they are sharing a wide selection of short films by emerging filmmakers they have supported over the years. “The Caregiver”  a film by Ruti Pri-Bar, is about an Indian male caregiver whose employer— an elderly Israeli man— replaces him with a woman. “The Youngest,” by Rachel Elizur, is about an ultra-Orthodox widow unwilling to let her daughter accept a marital match. “Offspring,”  directed by Shirly Sasson-Ezer and Dana KeidarLevin is about a woman struggling to get pregnant who is dragged to a circumcision by her superstitious Bukharan grandmother. tportmarket.com/partners/gesher-vod

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