Torah Art by Sixth Graders
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to return to Beth El Synagogue Center to work with the sixth graders and their families. They studied the Torah portions for their upcoming Bnai Mitzvah and then created a piece of fabric art…
Torah Cover Repairs
Almost 10 years ago, I had the privilege of working with a few artists at Kehilat Hadar to create a Torah cover for their second Torah scroll. We worked together to design a piece that represents Hadar's community and mission and…
Reflections on Refugees
In October, I had the privilege of working with Kol Ami's fabulous sixth grade class during their Sukkot festival. The class spoke about refugees and the holiday of Sukkot in the weeks leading up to the program. Then, on the…
Torah Portion Torah Covers
Earlier this month, I visited the JCC of Harrison to make covers for the Torah with the sixth graders. The students and their parents read the Torah portions for their upcoming Bnai Mitzvah and then created fabric art that will…
What Does America Mean to You?
As Maker-in-Residence at the Harrison Public Library, I'm teaching fiber art workshops each month from October through December. In October, families made family flags and earlier this month, the ESL students made art about what America means to them. Once…
Preschool Creation
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with the incredible three- and four-year-olds at Westchester Day School. Since Simchat Torah had just passed, they were learning about Bereshit and the days of Creation. The students started by drawing…
Making Family Flags
I am proud to be the Maker-in-Residence at the Harrison Public Library for October through December. As part of this position, I'm teaching workshops for all ages. At the first workshop, held earlier this month, families made family flags to…
Leave Your Swords at the Door
Last week, I attended the opening of "Leave Your Swords at the Door" at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. This show, curated by Haifa Bint-Kadi, features art by women who identify as Jewish or Muslim and their desire to get to…
Let Down Your Guard
"Let Down Your Guard" is about the conscious decision we make to allow another person to get close. When we come into contact with other people, especially those who may look or act differently, it can be difficult to peel back…