Every brushstroke tells a story of a woman who dared to dream, to create, and to be heard. A woman who chose to follow her heart, even when the world told her to stay in the shadows.

We often hear the names of the great masters of art, but what about the women who stood beside them — or often, far ahead of them?
For a Jewish woman a century ago, picking up a paintbrush was more than a hobby or professional choice; often it was an act of rebellion. It was a choice to be seen, to be heard, and to define herself on her own terms.

In my new two-part series, I invite you to step into the private worlds of extraordinary Female Jewish Artists.

We will look beyond the museum frames to discover the real women behind the art: the daughters who left traditional homes for the cafes of Paris, the mothers who painted while the life around them crumbled, and the visionaries who captured the soul of a changing world.

These are not just lectures about art history — they are stories of our shared heritage, filled with beauty, passion, and an undefeated spirit.

Monday April 20, Part I:

Finding a Voice in a Changing World

In our first meeting, we travel back to a time of grand salons and radical new ideas.

We’ll begin in the elegant Victorian world of Rebecca Solomon, who paved the way for those to come.
We’ll visit the vibrant, intellectual circles of Vienna with Broncia Koller-Pinell and feel the electric energy of Paris through the bold colors of Sonia Delaunay.
We’ll also meet Chana Orloff, who moved from a tiny village in Ukraine to become one of the most celebrated sculptors of her time.

How did they find the courage to begin? We will explore their early struggles, their first tastes of success, and how those amazing artists carved out a place for their genius in a world that wasn't always ready for them.

Monday April 27, Part II:

Art, Hope, and a Lasting Legacy

Our second meeting is a tribute to the women who used art as a lifeline and a witness.

We will share the deeply moving story of Charlotte Salomon and her "Life? or Theater?", and the incredible bravery of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, who kept the flame of creativity alive even in the darkest of times.
We look at the works of Esther Lurie - the witness of the Holocaust in Lithuania.
We will also discover the soulful, sun-drenched landscapes of Anna Ticho in Jerusalem and the mysterious, poetic world of Antonietta Raphael in Rome.
Together, we will see how their work became a lasting light — a gift of beauty and truth that continues to inspire us today.

I invite you to reserve your place now and join our warm circle of discovery.
Let’s celebrate the lives and the lasting legacy of these remarkable Jewish women together!