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WHO YOU ARE, Larry Lesser
A note from the artist: Over its history, America's had times where public expression of Jewish identity has felt supported and safe, and times (like now) where threats of antisemitism has made many Jews want to be less visible in public settings. This song explores some of the options for expressing Jewish identity, whether it is what we wear or how we act.
About the artist: El Paso-based educator/poet/songwriter Larry Lesser writes and performs with engaging stage presence highly original guitar-based songs in 3 genres: contemporary Jewish folk-rock, singer-songwriter, and STEM songs. His songs have had airplay (e.g., Jewish Rock Radio as well as various FM radio stations), appeared on albums of other Jewish artists (e.g., Sababa, Larry Bach, Ellen M. Wilson, Folkus), and won international and state recognitions (e.g., New Mexico Music Awards). For more Lesser, see LarryLesser.com
BRING THEM HOME, Sam Josephson
A note from the artist: Based on Les Mis' BRING HIM HOME, I wrote BRING THEM HOME on behalf of our hostages.
About the artist: A Professional Actor, Singer, Pulpit Rabbi and Cantor, you might see Rabbi Dr. Cantor SAM JOSEPHSON in a supporting role, making his Broadway debut with Daniel Radcliffe in Every Briliant Thing. As Rabbi and Cantor he has enjoyed a long run in Synagogues of every major denomination throughout the Northeastern United States and was a prominent Shaushpieler in the Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre before it went National. Favorite roles in New Jersey Regional and Dinner Theatre include JEAN VALJEAN in Les Mis and BILLY BIGELOW in Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s Carousel. On YouTube you can find Cantor Sam Josephson’s poignant and moving Kristallnakht Commemoration produced during Covid for the Orthodox Union. Along the way, he and his wife, Dr.Blair, an OB-GYN serving the women of the South Bronx’s underserved community, co-produced three wonderful members of society, who are Barukh HaShem, fully launched and not residing in their parents’ finished basement!
SOLILOQUY, Sam Josephson
A note from the artist: A performance of the song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel.
About the artist: A Professional Actor, Singer, Pulpit Rabbi and Cantor, you might see Rabbi Dr. Cantor SAM JOSEPHSON in a supporting role, making his Broadway debut with Daniel Radcliffe in Every Briliant Thing. As Rabbi and Cantor he has enjoyed a long run in Synagogues of every major denomination throughout the Northeastern United States and was a prominent Shaushpieler in the Folksbiene Yiddish Theatre before it went National. Favorite roles in New Jersey Regional and Dinner Theatre include JEAN VALJEAN in Les Mis and BILLY BIGELOW in Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s Carousel. On YouTube you can find Cantor Sam Josephson’s poignant and moving Kristallnakht Commemoration produced during Covid for the Orthodox Union. Along the way, he and his wife, Dr.Blair, an OB-GYN serving the women of the South Bronx’s underserved community, co-produced three wonderful members of society, who are Barukh HaShem, fully launched and not residing in their parents’ finished basement!
CARRYING THE FLAME, Ann Koffsky
A note from the artist: Created with cut paper, paint on canvas and digital tools, this piece depicts Jewish women in traditional dress joyfully dancing and carrying and nurturing the flame of Judaism.
About the artist: Ann is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 50 books for children. Ann’s artwork has also been featured on products by Hallmark, Costco, Great Arrow Graphics, Rite Lite Judaica, as well as in publications like The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Times, Jewish Action Magazine and Hadassah Magazine. Previously she was an editor and art director at Behrman House Publishers, and an illustration Professor at Stern College, Yeshiva University. Ann lives with her family in West Hempstead, NY.
MIRIAM’S DAUGHTERS, Evelyn Golden
A note from the artist: A flowing line carries six of Miriam's daughters from a weeping willow rooted at Miriam's well to the youngest girl bounding off the bottom right. Five play tambourines; one lifts a Torah in joyful celebration. Gold inlays highlight the roots, flowing line, and instruments. The Hebrew words of L'dor V'dor frame the piece.
About the artist: Evelyn Goldman is a papercut artist specializing in contemporary Judaica. Her work reinterprets traditional Jewish papercutting through a modern lens, drawing on text, symbolism, and cultural memory. Her work has been exhibited in public libraries across North Carolina, where she has also led artist talks and community workshops. Select pieces are carried by the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience. She is based in North Carolina. Explore Evelyn’s art at EvelynGoldmanArt.com.
