visual art

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 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

Presented by Beck Center for the Arts

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.

Jewish-themed cultural event

Presented by Cleveland Play House

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.

If interested email israelarts@jewishcleveland.org • 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.

2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood For a complete schedule of activities and tickets visit www.maltzmuseum.org or call 216-593-0575.

Respect for All Humanity

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 7pm

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 7pm

Sunday, January 22, 2023 @ 7pm

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 @ 7pm

CLEVELAND ISRAEL ARTS CONNECTION 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 Koppelman Goldstein Susan Krantz Karen Krause 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

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

STAR PATRONS Roe Green Foundation Harley & Rochelle Gross 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

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

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