Cleveland Israel Arts Connection, Fall-Winter 2022

Roe Green, Honorary Producer

music

Fall & Winter 2022-23 Season

2022

OCTOBER

5-9 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival 7

6 “A Raisin in the Sun”* 14

9 This Improvised Life: The Comedy of Deena Nyer Mendlowitz and Friends* 14

9 “Buyer & Cellar” closes* 13 9-16 CDFF On Demand 7 23 & 25 If You Thirst for a Homeland: Open House 10 24-Nov 7 THE ORCHARD: Two Novels Based on the Same Talmudic Legend 9

NOVEMBER

3 “Loving”* 14

literature

9 “ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.” 8

12 Israel Philharmonic 4 20 “A Death in Jerusalem” 8 20 & 22 If You Thirst for a Homeland: Open House 10

DECEMBER

1 “A Death in the City”* 14

7 Share Your Story with Other Brown Girl + Other Jewish Girl: Storytelling Workshop with Brandi Larsen + Jing Lauengco* 14 11 & 13 If You Thirst for a Homeland: Open House 10

PATRON

OF CLEVELAND ISRAEL ARTS CONNECTION

Join our Patron Society and help ensure high-quality, thought-provoking, and emotional Israeli arts and culture continues in Cleveland.

JANUARY

8 Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin: Exhibition Opens* 11

12-13 Omer Friedlander, author-in-residence 9

22 Changing Lenses: Activist Photography of Amanda King and Daniel Levin* 14

FEBRUARY

22 Blax Museum: Poetic Performances of Activist Poets* 14

MARCH

8 Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin: Exhibition Closes* 11

8-10 EXILE: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas* 6

APRIL

1-23 “Becoming Dr. Ruth*” 13

4 EXILE: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas* 6

27 An Evening with Itzhak Perlman 6

MAY 9 Shalva Band 5

* Jewish-themed cultural events

The artistic viewpoints reflected in these programs do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Dear Friends,

This past summer was a whirlwind of activity. As has been our goal since the inception of the Cleveland Israel Arts Connection, every substantial community arts festival/event had an Israeli presence.

ChamberFest Cleveland welcomed Israeli harpist Sivan Magen; BorderLight Festival of International Theater featured the award-winning monodrama “Oasis” performed by Amir Peter; Piano Cleveland opened their summer festival with Duo Amal; and Tel Aviv street artists Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz created Culture Fix CLE in collaboration with FRONT (page 12.) Rounding out the summer, glass artist Dafna Kaffeman spent a week in residency in conjunction with her exhibition “If You Thirst for a Homeland” in the Federation’s Roe Green Gallery.

Looking ahead, we are commencing our year-long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the State of Israel with a performance by the Israel Philharmonic on November 12 at 8 pm. The ensemble will perform works by Prokofiev under the baton of new Music Director Lahav Shani (page 4.)

You will enjoy “Meet the Artist” receptions, name recognition in the twice yearly arts brochures and on www.jewishcleveland.org, plus the satisfaction of knowing you are helping connect Cleveland and Israel through the arts.

For more information about the Cleveland Israel Arts Connection Patron Society, please contact Hedy Milgrom at hmilgrom@jewishcleveland.org or 216-593-2850.

Hot off the presses, we are pleased to announce that Shalva Band will perform in Cleveland on May 9, 2023 (Page 5.) Not only is the band renowned for their performances at Israel’s Rising Star competition, but Shalva Band’s performance at Eurovision 2019 was enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Stay tuned and watch for the next issue (January 2023) of the Cleveland Israel Arts Connection for more ways to celebrate Israel @ 75 through music, visual art, theater, film, and literature.

Warm regards, Roe Green

Erica Hartman-Horvitz

ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC

Lahav Shani, Music Director

Saturday, November 12, 2022 @ 8 pm ET

The Israel Philharmonic returns to Cleveland under the direction of Music Director Lahav Shani, successor to Maestro Zubin Mehta.

The Israel Philharmonic is the leading orchestra in Israel and globally recognized as a world class symphonic ensemble. Founded in 1936 by famed Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman, the philharmonic performs regularly in its home, the Charles Bronfman Auditorium in Tel Aviv, as well as across Israel, including Jerusalem and Haifa. Additionally, it tours internationally, from Europe to Asia to North and South America.

Since its inception, the ensemble has enjoyed long-lasting relationships with renowned soloists and conductors, keeping it at the forefront of the classical music world.

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Tickets available at the Severance Music Center Box Office, 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1411, or by scanning the QR code.

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For sponsorship information, contact Rachel Lappen, Chief Development Officer, at rlappen@jewishcleveland.org or 216-593-2841.

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall Severance Music Center

11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Presented by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

LAHAV SHANI, Music Director

Lahav Shani is music director of the Israel Philharmonic, he was appointed in 2020. Since his conducting debut in 2013, he has conducted it every season. His close relationship with the orchestra began in his youth when he played as a pianist in a youth concert, and in 2007 when he performed as a soloist under the baton of Zubin Mehta.

In 2013, Lahav Shani rose to fame after winning the prestigious Gustav Mahler International Conducting Competition in Bamberg. Since 2018, he has been serving as Chief Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the youngest conductor to hold the position in the orchestra’s history.

Born in Tel Aviv in 1989, Lahav Shani began his piano studies at age six. He studied with Prof. Arie Vardi at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University and completed his studies at the Academy of Music Hanns Eisler, Berlin, where he studied conducting with Prof. Christian Ehwald and piano with Prof. Fabio Bidini. He was mentored by Daniel Barenboim during his studies.

SHALVA BAND

May 9, 2023 (Lag B’Omer)

Details to come!

The Shalva Band, comprised of 8 talented musicians with disabilities, performed on Season Six of The Rising Star in Israel. Hundreds of thousands of people tuned into the popular broadcast to watch their performances. They united a country, and world, in support of inclusion.

Their performances changed how millions of people view and embrace disability. They strengthened children and families to believe in their amazing potential and have proven to the world that people deserve to be judged and celebrated for their abilities.

The Shalva Band’s performance at Eurovision 2019 was broadcast live and seen by 150,000,000 people around the world.

“It is impossible to imagine Israel without its philharmonic orchestra.”

~ Shimon Peres: Israeli President, Prime Minister & Nobel Prize Laureate

AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN

Presented by Tuesday Musical

Thursday, April 27, 2023

@

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EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall 198 Hill Street, Akron

Undisputedly one of the world’s most respected violinists and music educators, Itzhak Perlman is also beloved by generations through appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show to Sesame Street to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (in a duet with jazz pianist Jon Batiste).

Don’t miss this historic, exclusive evening with a living legend. Mr. Perlman will share intimate anecdotes and multi-media images from his life and career — and perform with longtime collaborator and friend Rohan De Silva — all curated by Tony Award-winning director Dan Sullivan.

• For tickets visit www.tuesdaymusical.org or call 330-761-3460.

• Use code “JFED” for ticket discount, offer expires December 1.

EXILE: Music of the Jewish & African Diasporas

Presented by Apollo’s Fire

March 8-10 and April 4, 2023

Various Venues, including The Temple-Tifereth Israel, Beachwood

DAVID RADZYNSKI, Concertmaster, The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra recently announced the appointment of Israeli-American violinist David Radzynski as concertmaster, after an extensive and rigorous audition and search process.

Radzynski comes to Cleveland from Israel, where he has served as concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic since 2015. He has worked extensively both with the orchestra’s music director emeritus Zubin Mehta, and since 2020 with the newly appointed music director Lahav Shani. Raised in Columbus, Ohio, Radzynski has led the philharmonic on tours throughout Europe, China, Singapore, South America, the United States, and in Mehta’s hometown Mumbai, India.

Expelled from their homes and scattered across the earth, exiled peoples have often found strength and resilience in their music. This new program from Jeannette Sorrell begins where “O Jerusalem!” ended – celebrating the interwoven connections of the Sephardic, Ashkenazy, Palestinian, and African traditions.

Rachel Weston, mezzo-soprano

Jacob Perry & Haitham Haidar, tenor Jeffrey Strauss, baritone

Daphna Mor, recorder, ney, vocals

• For tickets and venue information, visit www.apollosfire.org or call 216-360-0012.

• Use code “JFED” for ticket discounts.

A voyage of faith for the 21st century… An ensemble at the peak of their powers, making vital statements about the world…

–Seen & Heard International (review of O Jerusalem!)

Jewish-themed cultural event

CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY

FILM FESTIVAL

October 5 – 9, 2022

Various Venues, Chagrin Falls

CDFF On Demand

October 9-16, 2022

The 13th annual Documentary FilmFest will bring compelling films for five exciting days. Events include panel discussions and the opportunity to experience stories from around the world.

• All films will also be available on the CDFF on Demand streaming platform.

• For information, schedule, tickets, and passes visit www.chagrinfilmfest.org.

Sponsored with support from the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

BACK IN BERLIN

A film by Bobby Lax

Friday, October 7 @ 1 pm

United Methodist Church

20 South Franklin Circle, Chagrin Falls

Saturday, October 9 @ 12:30 pm

Chagrin Valley Little Theater

40 River Street, Chagrin Falls

A moving journey of discovery and emotional healing, the filmmaker returns to his childhood home in England and finds an old suitcase containing letters that reveal the truth about his German Jewish family’s demise during the Holocaust. He invites a longtime friend who was raised in Germany, to translate the documents. While doing so, his friend shares that he too has a family secret. Together, they return to Berlin to retrace both of their families’ histories, which challenges and then emboldens their friendship.

DEAD SEA GUARDIANS

A film by Yoav Kleinman and Ido Glass

Saturday, October 8 @ 12 pm

United Methodist Church

20 South Franklin Circle, Chagrin Falls

“One small stroke for Man; one giant swim for Mankind.” So begins an effort by Oded, an Israeli, Munqeth, a Jordanian, and Yusuf, a Palestinian, to save the Dead Sea. Despite ongoing conflict and suffocating politics, the three men decide to coordinate an international swim across the Dead Sea.

GAME CHANGERS

A film by Noam Sobovitz

CDFF On Demand Screening

Twenty-five years after the Holocaust, after Germany agreed to offer reparations to Israeli citizens, distrust still ruled the day and establishing good relations between the two countries seemed insurmountable. That is, until a soccer game was played in Tel Aviv between Israel’s World Cup-winning national team and Germany’s powerhouse team.

a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

MANDEL JCC CLEVELAND JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL

Presented by the Mandel Jewish Community Center

The 23rd annual Cleveland Jewish Book Festival will showcase a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction books and authors with Israeli and Jewish themes.

• For information and tickets visit www.mandeljcc.org/bookfest.

ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.

by Noa Tishby

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 7:30 pm ET

B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, 27501 Fairmount Blvd., Pepper Pike

Noa Tishby is on a mission to correct misperceptions of Israel its history, culture, and people. After watching Israel be criticized by the global community, particularly online, Tishby began defending the country on Twitter and beyond. What began as a hobby developed into a deep passion, and ultimately, a vocation. The more Tishby sought to explain Israel to others, the more she sought to learn herself. From that journey, this book was born.

Noa Tishby is an Israeli-American performing artist, producer, author and activist. In April 2022, Tishby was appointed as Israel’s first-ever Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel.

Sponsored with support from the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

A DEATH IN JERUSALEM

by Jonathan Dunsky

Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ 11 am ET

Virtual

“A Death in Jerusalem” is a historical mystery that takes place in Jerusalem in January 1952. It features Holocaust survivor and private investigator Adam Lapid as he investigates a mysterious death in Israel’s capital.

Jonathan Dunsky is the author of the Adam Lapid historical mysteries series. A lover of history, Dunsky enjoys learning about Israel’s past and to weave it into his novels. He resides in Israel with his wife and two sons.

The Mandel JCC is a proud beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

SIEGAL LIFELONG LEARNING PRESENTS

To register visit www.case.edu/lifelonglearning or call 216-368-2091.

THE ORCHARD: Two Novels Based on the Same Talmudic Legend with Sylvia Abrams, Professor Emeritus and former Dean, Siegal College

Mondays, October 24 – November 7, 2022 @ 10 – 11:30 am ET Landmark Centre, 25700 Science Park Drive, Beachwood

Pardes (Hebrew for “orchard”) is a Jewish legend about four rabbis of the Mishnaic period who visited the “orchard” of esoteric Torah knowledge. Only one survived the experience unharmed. The novelists David Hopen and Yochi Brandes have both written novels titled “The Orchard,” inspired by this legend. In this class, participants will compare and contrast these two books, exploring how both authors craft narratives that grapple with testing the boundaries of religious belief.

FRIEDLANDER

January 12-13, 2023

Omer Friedlander was born in Jerusalem in 1994 and grew up in Tel Aviv. He earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Cambridge, England, and an MFA from Boston University. His short stories have won numerous awards, and have been published in the United States, Canada, France, and Israel. He currently lives in New York City.

“The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land” announces the arrival of a natural-born storyteller of immense talent. Warm, poignant, delightfully whimsical, Friedlander’s gorgeously immersive and imaginative stories take you to the narrow limestone alleyways of Jerusalem, the desolate beauty of the Negev Desert, and the sprawling orange groves of Jaffa, with characters that spring to vivid life. These stories render the intimate lives of people striving for connection. They are fairy tales turned on their head by the stakes of real life, where moments of fragile intimacy mix with comedy and notes of the absurd. Told in prose of astonishing vividness that also demonstrates remarkable control and restraint, they have a universal appeal to the heart.

Sponsored with support from the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

“The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land”

IF YOU THIRST FOR A HOMELAND

by Dafna Kaffeman

Trudy Wiesenberger, Curator

Flame-worked glass by Dafna Kaffeman

A collaboration between the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection and the Chrysler Museum of Art

Trudy Wiesenberger, Curator, Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

Carolyn Swan Needell, Ph.D., Curator, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA

Open throuth December 2022

In Person

Roe Green Gallery

Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building 25701 Science Park Drive, Beachwood

< “If You Thirst for a Homeland and Seek Shelter in Its Bosom, Love It and Live in Its Mountains and Valleys, Its Flora and Fauna.”

Flame-worked glass, felt, letter stencils, 2017

Israeli born glass artist Dafna Kaffeman has been challenging viewer’s notions about tolerance, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and morality in Europe, the United States, and Scandinavia.

Her exquisitely crafted plant specimens, made in flame-worked glass from Israel’s natural world, are combined with embroidered texts. Handkerchiefs, often associated with mourning, are the backdrops for many of the glass plants. Inspired by nature, her pieces convey the complexities of life in Israel. Her work ignites an intellectual and emotional response.

Kaffeman began her studies at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem and received her BFA at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. In 2002 she received her MFA from the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam. She now heads the glass department at Bezalel. Her work has been exhibited in the Corning Museum of Glass, the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Presented by the Jewish Federation’s Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

Gallery Open Houses 2022

The Gallery is open on the following dates or by appointment.

Sunday, October 23 @ 1 – 3 pm

Tuesday, October 25 @ 6 – 8 pm

Sunday, November 20 @ 1 – 3 pm

Tuesday, November 22 @ 6 – 8 pm

Sunday, December 11 @ 1 – 3 pm

Tuesday, December 13 @ 6 – 8 pm

• To schedule group tours or individual visits, email israelarts@jewishcleveland.org or call 216-593-2890.

BEYOND BORDERS: THE ART OF SIONA BENJAMIN

Samantha Baskind, Ph.D., curator Presented by Cleveland State University

January 8 – March 25, 2023

Galleries at CSU 1307 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

The identity of Indian-American-Jewish artist Siona Benjamin is layered and multifaceted, just like her artwork. Raised as a Jew and member of the Bene Israel community in largely Hindu and Muslim Mumbai, Siona Benjamin attended Catholic and Zoroastrian schools before moving to the US. Benjamin’s transcultural view has been shaped by diverse, complex experiences and is inspired by history and mythology, as illustrated by the captivating characters and symbolism that populate her art.

Immigration, gender, the concept of “home,” and the role of art in social change are explored through vibrantly hued paintings blending tradition with innovation and navigating feelings of inclusion and exclusion. Further reflecting current issues, Benjamin’s work considers and challenges perceptions about culture, race, and religion. In crossing boundaries and building bridges, she asks viewers to do the same.

• Visit www.artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/galleries/galleries or call 216-687-2103.

• Gallery hours: Tu-Sa, 12 – 5 pm.

Jewish-themed cultural event

ART

Recap

CULTURE FIX CLE

Healing Our Community through the Arts

An installation by Tel Aviv artists Dede Bandaid and Nitzan Mintz in collaboration with local photographer Daniel Levin. Presented by Cleveland Israel Arts Connection Summer 2022

Culture Fix CLE provides a visual narration of the harm to arts and culture that has been damaged by the pandemic; builds bridges between Israeli and American art; and connects with the community through the universal theme of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Significant leaders in Cleveland’s fine arts community and other arts disciplines were the subject of a photoshoot directed by Dede. Over the past summer, life-sized prints with Dede’s iconic images were installed at myriad venues around Greater Cleveland.

• Some images may still be available for viewing

• For more information, visit www.jewishcleveland.org/culturefixcle.

Dede Bandaid & Nitzan Mintz

Dede is an urban narrative artist. Nitzan Mintz is an artist and street poet. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, they constantly seek new opportunities to create innovative artworks. Dede has become synonymous with Israeli street art, having used Tel Aviv as a canvas for more than two decades.

Although the Culture Fix imagery is intended to be temporary, Dede & Nitzan left a more permanent reminder of their residency in Cleveland. They created a mural in Coventry Village in Cleveland Heights that was inspired by the neighborhood and the wildlife living nearby.

Daniel Levin Photography

BUYER & CELLAR

Presented by Beck Center for the Arts

September 9 – October 9, 2022

Studio Theatre

17801 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

Barbra Streisand to Harper’s Bazaar, “Instead of just storing my things in the basement, I can make a street of shops and display them.” We join the fictional character of Alex who becomes the only employee of these “shoppes’ in his day job as he awaits the “Funny Girl” herself to check out.

• Visit www.beckcenter.org or call 216-521-2540.

• Use code “JFED” for ticket discounts.

WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

If interested email israelarts@jewishcleveland.org

BECOMING DR. RUTH

Presented by Cleveland Play House

April 1 – 23, 2023

Allen Theatre 1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

The triumphant true story of America’s Favorite Sex Therapist! With her trademark wry humor, warmth, and candor, Dr. Ruth recounts her life’s many roles: a child escaping Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport; an Israeli sharpshooter in the 1940s; a single mother in America; and finally, the global celebrity sought out by presidents. This life-affirming solo show is a testament to resilience, forging your own path, and the joy of human connection.

• Tickets go on sale January 2, 2023.

• Visit www.clevelandplayhouse.com/ or call 216-241-6000.

• Use code “JFED” for ticket discounts.

• Support vital community services via the Campaign for Jewish Needs.

• To make a donation, visit www.campaignforjewishneeds.org.

• Become a Cleveland Israel Arts Connection Patron and bring our program to life!

• Ensure creative Israel arts programming by responding with your own ideas and programs.

a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Jewish-themed cultural event

MALTZ MUSEUM PRESENTS

2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood

For a complete schedule of activities and tickets visit www.maltzmuseum.org or call 216-593-0575.

SCRIPT READING CLUB

Presented by InterPlay Jewish Theatre and Maltz Museum

Join Interplay Jewish Theater’s Faye Sholiton’s Script Reading Club. Participants will read scripts, each exploring a theme of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s “THIS LIGHT OF OURS: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement.”

• Pre-registration is required.

A RAISIN IN THE SUN

by Lorraine Hansberry

Thursday, October 6, 2022

@ 1 – 2:15 pm

Hansberry’s 1959 groundbreaking classic explores the many challenges Black people faced with housing discrimination, racism and assimilation in the years following World War II.

LOVING

by Peter Manos

Thursday, November 3, 2022

@ 1 – 2:15 pm

Cleveland playwright Peter Manos explores the journey of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose interracial marriage led to the landmark Supreme Court Loving v. Virginia victory in 1967. Manos will join the discussion.

A DEATH IN THE CITY

by Faye Sholiton

Thursday, December 1, 2022

@ 1 – 2:15 pm

Activist, Reverend Bruce Klunder died in 1964, at age 26, while protesting the shameful treatment of Cleveland’s inner city school children.

EXPLORING ART, ACTIVISM, & IDENTITY

In this series audiences are invited to explore themes of identity and activism, with local artists who have national and international reputations, through theater, storytelling, photography, and poetry.

This Improvised Life: The Comedy of Deena Nyer Mendlowitz and Friends Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 7pm

Share Your Story with Other Brown Girl + Other Jewish Girl: Storytelling Workshop with Brandi Larsen + Jing Lauengco Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 7pm

Changing Lenses: Activist Photography of Amanda King and Daniel Levin Sunday, January 22, 2023 @ 7pm

Blax Museum: Poetic Performances of Activist Poets Wednesday, February 22, 2023 @ 7pm

The Maltz Museum is a proud beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection is a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, connecting our community with the most dynamic 21st century cultural experiences that Israel has to offer. Working in partnership with Northeast Ohio’s leading arts organizations, we strive to identify, enhance, promote, and create unique and engaging Israeli cultural opportunities.

Daniel N. Zelman, Board Chair Erika B. Rudin-Luria, President

CLEVELAND ISRAEL ARTS CONNECTION ADVISORY GROUP

Roe Green and Erica Hartman-Horvitz, Co-Chairs

Edna Akrish

Leslye Arian Ziona Austrian

Eric Baer

Samantha Baskind Timothy Beyer

Zeda Blau

Richard Bogomolny

Amy Budish

Rebecca Carmi

Reneé Chelm

Joanne Cohen Deena Epstein

Natalie Epstein

Marc Freimuth

Mady Friedman

Barbara Galvin

Matthew Garson

Jay Geller

Valerie Geller

Jane Glaubinger

Florence Goodman Tyler Grasee

Rochelle Gross

Lilli Harris

Rebecca Heller

Stephen H. Hoffman Sara Hurand

Bob Immerman

Susan Immerman

Bob Jackson Roseanne Kadis Sue Koletsky Noreen KoppelmanGoldstein Susan Krantz Karen Krause

The Jewish FederaTion’s 2022-23 Cleveland israel arTs ConneCTion is broughT To you by These generous individuals, CorporaTions, and FoundaTions:

Roe Green, Honorary Producer

STAR PATRONS

Roe Green Foundation Harley & Rochelle Gross

Lisa Kurzner Leora Lanzola Daniel Levin

Karen Levinsky Sarah Liska Irwin Lowenstein

Linda McDonald

Michael Milgrom Margie Moskovitz Peta Moskowitz

Debbe Deutch Rabinowitz

Deborah Ratner

Barbara Robinson

Sharon Rosenbaum Linda Sandhaus Nancy Schwartz-Katz Abbie Sender Charna E. Sherman Anita Siegal Scott Sill Gila Silverman Marjorie Simon Margaret Singerman Ivan Soclof Marilyn Soclof Cathy Stamler Marla Comet-Stark Robert Stark Barbara Tannenbaum Richard Uria

Herb Wainer Susan Wasserman Penni Weinberg Elie Weiss

Judith Weiss Trudy Wiesenberger Ruth Wolfson

STAFF

Rachel Lappen, Chief Development Officer

Hedy P. Milgrom, Senior Development Officer

Israel Wiener, Israel Arts & Culture Consultant

Debra S. Yasinow, Director, Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

Richard Horvitz & Erica Hartman-Horvitz Robert & Susan Immerman Karen & Alan M. Krause

PLATINUM PATRONS

Stanley I. and Honnie R. Busch Memorial Endowment

The John and Peggy Garson Family Foundation

Drs. Jane Glaubinger & Eric Baer

David & Francine Horvitz Steve & Penni Weinberg

GOLD PATRONS

Richard Bogomolny & Patricia Kozerefski Reneé Chelm

Matthew Garson & Case Bochenek Sara Hurand & Elie Weiss

SILVER PATRONS

Zeda W. Blau

Rebecca & Irad Carmi

Marc Freimuth

Barbara Galvin Florence Goodman Lilli Harris

Amy & Steve Hoffman

Jewish Arts Endowment Fund Roseanne Kadis

Rachel & Justin Lappen Cookie & Herb Marcus

Hedy & Michael Milgrom Ashley Hartman Robinson

Barbara Robinson

Sharon & Bruce Rosenbaum Linda M. Sandhaus, M.D.

Joseph and Marla Shafran Foundation, Glidden House Associates

Charna E. Sherman Michael & Anita Siegal Family Foundation

Robert & Eileen Sill Family Foundation Marjorie Simon

Margaret Singerman Richard & Beverley Uria Barbara Wain

Herb & Jody Wainer

Susan Wasserman Judith Weiss Trudy & Steve Wiesenberger

FRIENDS

The Edna & Yair Akrish Family

Leslye Arian Ziona & Dan Austrian Deena & Richard Epstein

Margie Moskovitz

Debra S. Yasinow

Jewish Federation of Cleveland

Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building

25701 Science Park Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44122

The Jewish FederaTion’s Cleveland israel arTs ConneCTion is broughT To you by These generous sponsors: Roe Green, Honorary Producer

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Leonard Krieger Fund of the

BRONZE SPONSOR

NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE

PAID CLEVELAND, OHIO PERMIT NO. 581