JEWISH ART IN MY LIFE

Jewish art has been a major presence in my life. While living in Israel I introduced the first day treatment program for individuals with psychiatric diagnoses. Working as an expressive therapist,I used art , dance , drama , and music to diagnose and provide therapy to patients. I pioneered integrating Jewish rituals , holidays , and life cycle ceremonies into the lives of hospitalized patients.

In addition to treating individuals with psychiatric diagnoses. I lectured at Bar Ilan University, The Israel Ministry of Health, The Israeli Family Therapy Association, and the Israeli Psychiatric Organization. In the United States I lectured at Leslie College in Israel and in Boston Massachusetts.

Some educational milestones

*Master of Arts in Jewish History from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary,New York City

*Master of Education in Expressive Therapy from Leslie College, in Israel

*Study of sculpture at The Israel Museum.Jerusalem,Israel

*Study of sculpture at Bezalel Academy of Arts,Jerusalem,Israel.

*Study of sculpture at Mahon Avni,Tel Aviv,Israel

I have  received numerous awards for my sculptures