What is the Jerusalem Foundation?
The late Mayor Teddy Kollek was the irrepressible champion of Jerusalem during his nearly three-decade tenure as a mayor who embraced a unified Jerusalem with a vision that Jews, Arabs and Christians could live together peacefully. Under his leadership Jerusalem evolved from a parochial hilltop town to a modern metropolis of arts, tourism and numerous cultural landmarks were engineered during his decades in office. Kollek started The Jerusalem Foundation to raise money for the city, seeking to give it cultural weight to match its historical importance.
The artists pay tribute to Jerusalem and the 40th anniversary of the Jerusalem Foundation in this dramatic show of its people, places and lifestyle. It is fitting that the exhibition opens in Toronto on the brink of Israel’s 60th anniversary and that the show raises money for the Peace Preschool link here
The fundraiser will include a boutique silent auction, peaceful entertainment, celebrity guests and refreshments.
For more information on the Jerusalem Foundation the art show/fundraiser, contact 416 635 5491, jerusalemfoundationtoronto@rogers.com or visit www.jerusalemfoundation.ca
Jerusalem Defined a gala/fundraiser for the Peace Preschool in Jerusalem takes place Monday, April 28th, 2008, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at System 4 Gallery, 70 Wingold Ave. To purchase your ticket for $60, please contact System 4 at 416 741 5542 or info@system 4.ca
Jerusalem Defined runs until May 31st, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
JERUSALEM DEFINED
Monday, April 28th, 2008, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. is an historic day for the art community of Toronto. The Jerusalem Foundation of Canada is will be presenting Jerusalem Defined, a group exhibition/fundraiser that was first unveiled in Israel in the fall of 2007.
The gala fundraiser is as interesting as the show. The event will take place at System 4 Gallery, 70 Wingold Ave. The art show includes: an exclusive collection of 40 giclee prints on canvas based on photography by renowned Canadian artist, Gina Godfrey; as well as acclaimed documentary photographer Beverley Abramson's evocative study of coexisting cultures; spiritual works by muralist Ian Leventhal in his inimitable Chagall-like style; and a large-scale painted installation by fabric artist Rochelle Rubinstein. Together these artists are combining the proceeds of their art for one purpose - The Jerusalem International Peace Preschool need link here.
The Peace Preschool was conceived as a method to break down stereotypes and barriers at an early age. Jewish, Christian and Arab children see what they have in common and not what separates them. This school provides 120 children between the ages of 2 and 5 a preschool education that defines ethical and peaceful community development.
There are 2 teachers in each kindergarten, one Hebrew speaking and one Arabic speaking. There are multi-cultural activities for children as well as families in Hebrew and Arabic, with special emphasis on Jewish, Islamic and Christian celebrations and festivals.
Because our goal is to get you interested not only in the art that pays tribute to Israel but also to the preschool that is a lesson in global peace, each week prior to the show we will be posting interesting tidbits that demonstrate the value of this charity and the fabulous work of the artists involved. To purchase your ticket for $60, please contact System 4 at 416 741 5542 or info@system 4.ca
Shalom.
The gala fundraiser is as interesting as the show. The event will take place at System 4 Gallery, 70 Wingold Ave. The art show includes: an exclusive collection of 40 giclee prints on canvas based on photography by renowned Canadian artist, Gina Godfrey; as well as acclaimed documentary photographer Beverley Abramson's evocative study of coexisting cultures; spiritual works by muralist Ian Leventhal in his inimitable Chagall-like style; and a large-scale painted installation by fabric artist Rochelle Rubinstein. Together these artists are combining the proceeds of their art for one purpose - The Jerusalem International Peace Preschool need link here.
The Peace Preschool was conceived as a method to break down stereotypes and barriers at an early age. Jewish, Christian and Arab children see what they have in common and not what separates them. This school provides 120 children between the ages of 2 and 5 a preschool education that defines ethical and peaceful community development.
There are 2 teachers in each kindergarten, one Hebrew speaking and one Arabic speaking. There are multi-cultural activities for children as well as families in Hebrew and Arabic, with special emphasis on Jewish, Islamic and Christian celebrations and festivals.
Because our goal is to get you interested not only in the art that pays tribute to Israel but also to the preschool that is a lesson in global peace, each week prior to the show we will be posting interesting tidbits that demonstrate the value of this charity and the fabulous work of the artists involved. To purchase your ticket for $60, please contact System 4 at 416 741 5542 or info@system 4.ca
Shalom.
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