Donna Klein Jewish Academy is thrilled to announce that the artwork of their student(s), Michael Gonzales and Ashley Klein, have been selected for special recognition in the RAVSAK Artists’ Beit Midrash.
Michael Gonzales has been awarded 3rd Place in the Drawing and Painting (9-12) category.
Ashley Klein has been awarded a RAVSAK Staff Pick in the Drawing and Painting (9-12) category.
More than 800 students at 35 day schools across North America used their creativity and passion for text study to create original works - in the forms of photography, sculpture, mixed media, and drawing and painting - for RAVSAK’s annual Artists’ Beit Midrash. Now in its fifth year, the Artists’ Beit Midrash provides elementary, middle, and high school students the ability to delve into Jewish sources and create art that draws inspiration from their studies.
This year’s theme, Ahava (Love), was based on the 2015 curriculum produced by our partner, the Global Day of Jewish Learning. With the guidance of Anita Schwartz, students studied Jewish narratives and texts about love, and explored questions about love at first sight, love and favoritism, and loving God. Through their art making process, students creatively interpreted the texts in new ways and wrote artist statements that allowed them to explore the meaning of love in their lives.
This year the artwork was judged by nine distinguished artists: Jennifer Bayer, a lifelong artist and educator; Ezra Benus, artist and teacher of art and Hebrew; Aviva Bloom, multi-media artist; Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, artist and graphic designer; Meraz Ezer, multidisciplinary artist, teacher, and published author; Marc Tasman, intermedia artist and past Nohl Fellow; Melissa Taub, documentary photographer; Yona Verwer, artist focusing on identity, urban culture, and Jewish values; and Shai Zurim, myriad form artist.
Winning artwork and artist statements are published on the RAVSAK website and will be highlighted in the journal HaYidion.
“The RAVSAK Judaic Art Contest not only helps students develop their artistic expression, but reinforces the links between creativity and Jewish tradition. By interpreting texts and creating visually stunning works that relate the words and narratives to their own experience and understanding, participants gain a meaningful appreciation for Judaism and develop a deeper sense of Jewish literacy,” said Dr. Marc N. Kramer, Executive Director of RAVSAK.
About RAVSAK: RAVSAK strengthens and sustains the Jewish life, leadership, and learning of community day schools. With 135 member schools, each bringing a unique set of professionals and board members, our network harnesses the collective wisdom of our peers to offer tremendous opportunities for collective learning and action. We provide each school with much-needed material and intellectual resources, dynamic programs for students and administrators alike, and learning opportunities.
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