Adar Darnov is a graphic designer, illustrator, and fine artist whose work bridges Jewish identity, storytelling, and design. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York, Adar has built a creative career that moves fluidly between freelance illustration and his role as senior graphic designer for the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. Drawing inspiration from his rabbinic home—his father a rabbi, his mother a cantor—Adar speaks about how creativity and Judaism have always been intertwined in his life, and how teaching, community, and design all play into his artistic mission.
In this conversation, we explore Adar’s artistic journey—from his early days at SVA studying under master illustrators, to his freelance ketubah commissions, to creating large-scale Jewish-themed installations for Federation. He shares how artists can balance personal voice with client needs, the ethics of AI in design, and the importance of helping one another within the growing Jewish creative community. For Adar, Jewish art is not only about self-expression, but service: using creativity to uplift others and tell stories that strengthen community.
About Adar:
I am a creative professional with six years of experience working full-time in graphic design roles. In addition, I have been doing freelance art and design and selling my artwork for over fifteen years.
My passion for creativity is matched by my desire to do meaningful work, which is why I am thrilled to work for the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and our family of agencies. As the senior graphic designer, I execute branding and design and help shape our design strategy across a wide range of print and digital graphics. It is exhilarating to support the Jewish community with my work, which reflects my Jewish values.
I also have diverse experience from prior roles as a graphic designer at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Key Food Stores Co-Op, School Photo Marketing, and several marketing and art-related internships and apprenticeships.
Throughout my creative education and career, I have had the privilege of showing my art in exhibitions, delivering art talks, winning awards, and being published.
As I continue to grow my full-time work as a graphic designer, I am always seeking opportunities to freelance or teach in my evenings or on weekends. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in working together!
https://adardesigner.com/Realism-Art/
https://www.facebook.com/DarnovArt
https://www.instagram.com/_darnovart/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/AdarDarnov/
Artists Adar thinks you should know:Jack Kirby
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Taryn Treisman is a multidisciplinary artist, painter, and designer based in Ra’anana, Israel, whose work overflows with color, love, and joy. Born in Johannesburg and having made aliyah just four years ago, Taryn’s journey from South Africa to Israel is filled with courage, faith, and transformation. She shares how surviving the 2004 tsunami reshaped her life, inspired her art, and deepened her relationship with Hashem. What began as doodles and community art projects evolved into a thriving career rooted in gratitude, spiritual connection, and bold self-expression.
In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Taryn’s pop-inspired, graffiti-touched, joy-saturated art — work that celebrates life while quietly holding stories of survival and faith. She speaks about her Color Learn Connect initiative, her paint-by-community challah-cover workshops, and the philosophy that drives her creative practice: to “steal joy from the future.” For Taryn, art isn’t just an act of creation — it’s an act of faith, a way to transform trauma into light and invite others to join in that joy.
About Taryn:
Taryn Treisman is a multidisciplinary artist, painter, and designer based in Ra'anana, Israel. Her work draws inspiration from pop culture, graffiti, and spirituality, with a vibrant love for color and playful elements that make her art truly distinctive. Hidden within her pieces are words, quotes, and always the word "love," adding depth to her bold, statement-making creations. Each artwork celebrates life, evolving from a single idea into a dynamic fusion of many, expressed through spontaneous dance and movement.
https://www.instagram.com/taryntreisman
Artists Taryn thinks you should know:
Baruch Nachshon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Nachshon
Yehuda Lang - https://www.instagram.com/yehudalang/
UBAB- https://www.instagram.com/ubabmad/
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Andi Arnovitz is a Jerusalem-based artist whose work fuses beauty, tension, and truth — exploring Judaism, feminism, and the human condition through concept-driven art. Raised in a Reform family in Kansas City, Andi’s creative journey took her from art direction in New York advertising to becoming one of Israel’s most prominent contemporary religious Jewish artists. She reflects on discovering Torah study as an adult, the slow evolution toward religious observance, and how her move to Israel reshaped her identity and her art.
In this episode, we meet Andi in New York for the presentation of her artwork “What We Bring,” now on display as part of the Jewish Museum’s permanent collection. She shares the stories behind major pieces like A Robe for Rachel and The Trees Saw Everything, created in the wake of October 7th, and discusses how art can both mourn and heal. Andi speaks candidly about being an observant Jewish feminist artist in today’s world, and her belief that artists are “modern prophets,” responding in real time to the world around them. Her advice to young creatives: don’t imitate — stay true to what’s yours, keep showing up, and make meaning out of the moment you’re living.
About Andi:
Andi Arnovitz lives and works in Jerusalem, Israel. She is a conceptual artist, using etching, digital information and various printmaking processes, as well as fabric, thread and even porcelain to create both print series, artist books and large-scale installations. These pieces explore various tensions that exist within religion, gender and politics.
Andi has exhibited her work all over the world.. She has had many one-woman shows and participated in multiple group shows. Her work is in many private collections in both the United States and in Europe, as well as major universities, museums and institutions, including the US Library of Congress, The Jewish Museum in New York, the Israel National Library, The Museum of Art in Ein Harod, The Israel Museum, Yeshiva University Museum, The Anu Museum, Yale University, UCLA, and The Smithsonian Museum of American History.
https://www.instagram.com/andi_arnovitz/
Artists Andi thinks you should know:
David Moss - https://davidmoss.com/
Ken Goldman - https://kengoldmanart.com/
Jacqueline Nichols - https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinenicholls/?hl=en
Mirta Kupferminc - https://www.mirtakupferminc.net/en/
Hadassa Goldvicht - http://www.hadassagoldvicht.com/about.html
Arik Weiss - https://arikweiss.com/
Elaine Richek - http://elainereichek.com/
Lynne Avadenka - https://www.lynneavadenka.com/
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Zalmen Glauber is a Hasidic sculptor who followed an unexpected path from real estate and psychology studies into a life of art. In this episode, he shares how childhood fascination with miniature worlds grew into a deep love for sculpture, and how encouragement at a young age gave him permission to create. Zalmen reflects on his journey through dyslexia, discovery of Tanakh, and the importance of validation from mentors and family in shaping his artistic voice.
We also explore the founding of the first Hasidic art gallery in Williamsburg, which gave new visibility to Jewish artists and sparked conversations about creativity in the community. Zalmen talks about navigating halachic questions in sculpture, the impact of communal support, and the growing Jewish art scene he helped pioneer. His message to young creatives: don’t wait for permission—just start, even if your first attempts are ugly, because each step forward is part of the journey.
About Zalmen:
Zalmen Glauber, raised in a Hasidic community in Brooklyn where art was often discouraged, discovered sculpture later in life after careers in psychology studies and real estate. With his rabbi’s blessing, he trained under renowned artists and now creates figurative works rooted in biblical and Judaic themes. His sculptures aim to open eyes within his community and beyond, offering a visual bridge to Jewish tradition.
/https://www.instagram.com/zglauber/?hl=en
https://www.shtetlartgallery.com/
Artists Zalmen thinks you should know:
https://www.instagram.com/art_phinny
https://www.instagram.com/hweiserart/
https://www.instagram.com/ushergoldhirsch
https://www.instagram.com/jaywald_art
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Mendy Portnoy shares his journey from a musical London household to becoming a producer, performer, and creative force behind projects like Thank You Hashem. Growing up surrounded by siblings who sang and played instruments, Mendy discovered his gift for music by ear long before formal lessons. He reflects on learning piano out of curiosity and sibling rivalry, the soulful influences that shaped his sound, and the deep sense of connection music brings—whether through late-night jam sessions or synagogue melodies that unite communities.
In this conversation, we explore how Mendy’s creative path took him from family harmonies to international performances and into the world of music production. He opens up about finding authenticity in art, balancing soul with technique, and building a life around creativity while staying grounded in family. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at his work with Thank You Hashem, where he helps shape a modern Jewish creative “lighthouse” that blends music, media, and inspiration. Mendy’s advice for young creatives: trust your gut, ignore the noise, and make the art that feels true to you
About Mendy:https://www.instagram.com/mendyportnoy
https://www.youtube.com/user/pianobyear1/videos
Artists Mendy thinks you should know:Omri Mor
https://www.instagram.com/omrimormusic - https://www.jamd.ac.il/en/node/7478
Israel Portnoy - https://www.instagram.com/israelportnoymusic/?hl=en
Tsivia Abraham - https://www.instagram.com/tsiviaabraham_art
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Menachem Silverstein is Known for wearing many hats, he reflects on how each role—from writing commercials to directing and producing—opened doors to the next stage of his career - stand up comedy. He talks about the unique challenges of balancing his Orthodox Jewish identity with life in Hollywood, and how authenticity became the key to connecting with audiences.
In this conversation, we explore what it means to “make it” as a comedian, the role of pivoting in creative careers, and how humor can break down stereotypes and spark deeper dialogue. Menachem offers an honest look at the joys and struggles of performing in Jewish and non-Jewish spaces, his aspirations for the future, and his advice for young creatives: know your goal, but be willing to pivot—and most importantly, just do it.
About Menachem:
Menachem is an Orthodox Jewish writer, comedian, and ordained Rabbi. Born in Brooklyn (where Jews are made) into a family of seven, forced Menachem to come up with ways to stand out in a crowd. And thus, he became the funny one, and later the disappointment for not becoming a lawyer and making his Jewish parents proud. He’s written for TBS Digital, IFC Digital has been on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and is currently a regular at the Hollywood Laugh Factory. He currently works closely with his writing partner, Tehran Von Ghasri.
Artists Menachem thinks you should know:
Tehran Von Ghasri- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran_Von_Ghasri
Jeff Wilbusch - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Wilbusch
Jeff Lieber - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Lieber
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Moshe Shamah, fresh from his U.S. art tour, brings the perspective of an Israeli artist who bridges worlds—diaspora and homeland, religious and secular, analog and digital. We sat together in front of my mural HaMelech Basadeh and explored how his art became a response to the upheaval after October 7th, and how collage, for him, is not just cutting and pasting but transforming chaos into new meaning. Moshe shared how his Judaica, and mixed-media work speak across communities, and why he insists on staying rooted in human imperfection in an age of AI.
Our conversation went deeper into the role of Jewish creativity today—how artists must give voice where words fall short, how culture becomes a form of resilience, and why this moment demands a new Jewish renaissance. We spoke openly about the struggles of measuring worth in likes and algorithms, the necessity of creating for its own sake, and the responsibility to share our light as “October 8th Jews.” Moshe’s message to young creatives was simple yet urgent: don’t wait, just make.
About Moshe:
Moshe Shamah is a Jerusalem-based artist, Jewish educator and founder of Studio Shamah. His work aims to capture the convergence of old and new, of antiquity and futurism, as it relates to Jewish tradition, peoplehood and history. Bridging the gap between mixed-media collage and calligraphy, and more broadly, the art of words, Shamah aims to stimulate dialogue across the breadth of cultures and thought traditions - and play a small role in the emerging New Jewish Renaissance. Shamah holds a degree in Jewish Studies and Art History from Rutgers University, which he gained while sharing an art studio on the campus of arts at the same time. His solo exhibitions have been featured both in Israel, Serbia and the United States, with upcoming exhibits planned in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Johannesburg, Warsaw, Kyiv, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Website: https://studioshamah.com/
Instagram (Judaica): @judaica_of_shamah https://www.instagram.com/judaica_of_shamah
Instagram (Mixed-Media): @art_of_shamah https://www.instagram.com/art_of_shamah
Email: shamah@studioshamah.com
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple Exhibition & Lecture on Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism in the Art World
https://www.aemt.net/events/the-art-of-p-moshe-shamah/
UJA-Federation Kickoff Exhibit "For Those Who Fight For Life" https://www.ujafedny.org/event/view/fsu-kickoff-where-art-meets-identity?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=ET_email&utm_source=26_FSU_E_1961900_s1_250807_IP2&utm_content=cta
Artists Moshe thinks you should know:
Lenore Mizrachi-Cohen - Conceptual Artist https://www.lenorecohen.com/
Israeli Musicians such as
A-WA https://www.a-wamusic.com/
Tuna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuna_(rapper)
Riff Cohen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7t6K2C5pPi6nK4bZ2T19A
Yonah Ben Abraham Israeli-American poet and creative collaborator, who co-created the book Ohelibah with moshe. https://www.instagram.com/yonahbenavraham/
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Alter Deitsch is a creative force behind the Sababa Music Festival and Torah VR.
In this engaging conversation, Alter shares his journey from a traditional upbringing in Crown Heights to exploring various creative outlets. Discover the story behind Sababa Fest, a unique Jewish music festival that unites diverse Jewish communities in celebration. Alter also delves into the innovative Torah VR project, which aims to transform Torah learning into an immersive, interactive experience.
Join us as we explore Alter's dynamic world, where music, technology, and spirituality intersect.
More about Alter:
https://www.instagram.com/alterdeitsch
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Seth (Shmuel) Robbins is a Milwaukee-based photographer whose lens captures the quiet tensions and transcendent beauty of Jewish life. His debut book A Trustworthy Home explores Jewish weddings as portals into the sacred, weaving images of ritual, intimacy, and spiritual depth.
In this conversation, Seth shares how photography helps him hold space for the unseen—between people, traditions, and communities. We explore his creative process, the vulnerability of documenting moments of holiness, and the way art can preserve memory while pushing toward new expressions of Jewish identity. Through his eyes, we glimpse how images become vessels of both personal and collective truth.
About Seth (Shmuel):
Seth (Shmuel) Robbins is an emerging artist from Milwaukee, WI. His photography has hung in venues of the Midwest that range from bars to museums. His award winning work has also been featured in national and local shows. In January of 2025, his first book, "A Trustworthy Home" was published, and is focused on Jewish weddings as transcendental experiences. Much of his artistic interest drives towards exploring cultural themes and dynamics in his community with a focus on tensions between individuals and groups; other fields of his work focus on Milwaukee's Urban Fishermen and their secret fishing holes.
Website: https://sr-fineart.square.site/
Book: https://bit.ly/4fR5yXt
Artists and creatives Seth thinks you should know:
Sam Abell's B&H talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYf9klvk8vQ
Anshie Kagen - https://www.anshie.com/
Henri Cartier Bresson's coronation photographs; https://www.magnumphotos.com/events/exhibitions/king-coronation-london-crowds-hcb/
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About Moshe:
Moshe Sobol is a professional musician, drummer, percussionist, Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in the state of New York. Moshe’s musical pedigree runs in the family. His father was a master clarinetist, concert producer, and educator and his mother is a concert pianist and teacher who continues to make contributions to the field of music education for special learners.
Yocheved Sidof is a writer, educator, and creative thinker whose work has long explored the intersection of spirituality and self-expression. In this episode, she reflects on her creative journey—from her early years in photography and filmmaking to launching a progressive Hasidic Montessori school, and now building Ohmek, a spiritual community rooted in deep listening and authentic presence. Yocheved talks about the challenges of staying connected to creativity while leading, parenting, and building something new. She and Moully discuss the importance of process over perfection, making space for slowness, and the ways creativity can become a tool for personal and collective transformation. This episode offers an honest, down-to-earth look at what it means to live a creative life with purpose.
About Yocheved:
Yocheved Sidof is a Brooklyn-based mystic, writer, and social entrepreneur whose work bridges art, activism, and spiritual leadership. She began her career as a photographer and filmmaker, drawn to the power of image and story to reveal what often goes unseen. In 2010, she founded Lamplighters Yeshivah—a progressive Hasidic Montessori school—where she served as founding director for a decade, blending tradition and innovation to reimagine Jewish education from the inside out. Today, Yocheved is the founder and spiritual leader of Ohmek, a contemplative community devoted to deeper ways of being. Through Ohmek, she holds space for spiritual mentorship, ritual, embodied mystical teaching, and the slow, sacred work of collective healing. Her work integrates Jewish mysticism, somatic presence, and creative inquiry, and she is currently pursuing a PhD in Transpersonal Research, exploring healing, embodiment, and the restoration of soul. She lives in Crown Heights with her husband, five children, two dogs, and a house full of life—where spiritual seekers often gather for Ohmek gatherings around their table.
You can find her weekly teachings on embodied mysticism and the unseen at Underneath the Underneath, available on Spotify and other listening platforms. To learn more about Ohmek and Yocheved’s work, offerings and retreats, visit ohmekliving.com
https://www.instagram.com/yochevedsidof/
https://www.instagram.com/ohmek.living/
Artists and creatives Yocheved thinks you should know:
Sam Griffin - https://www.samgriffinart.com/
Chaya Toron - https://www.chayatoronstudio.com/
Mushka Eidelman- https://www.instagram.com/mushkaeidelman
Roy Kornblum - https://www.instagram.com/roy_kornblum
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Rabbi Menachem Schmidt is a longtime Chabad Rabbi at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder of multiple initiatives like Jewish Heritage Programs, the Jewish Relief Agency, and the Old City Jewish Art Center—an innovative gallery in the heart of Philadelphia that brings Jewish art and expression into public conversation. In this episode he shares how he founded the gallery as a way to reach Jews who might not walk into a synagogue, creating a space where creativity becomes a bridge to Jewish identity.
But in this episode, we explore a more intimate layer of his mission: the spiritual power of music. As the lead guitarist of the Baal Shem Tov Band, Rabbi Schmidt shares his vision of music—and creativity more broadly—as a gateway to connection, joy, and a return to Judaism. He speaks about the spontaneous, soul-stirring nature of niggun, and how music breaks through barriers that words alone cannot.
About Rabbi Menachem Schmidt:
https://www.lubavitchhouse.com/
https://collive.com/too-cool-for-shul/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp-WKJsIRiI
Artists and creatives Rabbi Menachem thinks you should know:
Avi Piamenta - https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/article_cdo/aid/4579840/jewish/Band-of-Brothers.htm
Mel Alexenberg - https://www.melalexenberg.com/
Baruch Nachshon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Nachshon
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Elke Reva Sudin is a Brooklyn-based visual artist, entrepreneur, and cultural bridge-builder whose work spans fine art, live illustration, and fashion. In this dynamic conversation, Elke sits down with Yitzchok Moully to share the story behind her boundary-pushing projects—from her iconic Hipsters and Hassids series to launching the innovative Drawing Booth, and most recently, her fashion brand ELKE NYC, which debuted at New York Fashion Week.
Together, they explore how Elke’s creative vision is rooted in Jewish identity, cultural dialogue, and bold reinvention. She also opens up about the real-life balancing act of raising a growing family while continuing to pursue ambitious creative goals. Whether working with oil paint or modular textiles, Elke brings depth, intention, and style to every medium she touches. This episode is a journey through the mind of a multidisciplinary artist who continues to reimagine what Jewish creativity can look like today.
About Elke: Elke Reva Sudin is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and entrepreneur. She has gained recognition in international media for her prolific work including painting series Hipsters and Hassids, her international event drawing company, Drawing Booth and was named a 2024 Industry Innovator by Bizbash. Recently, Elke launched a fashion company ELKE NYC with her Crown Collection and modular apparel to acclaim at New York Fashion Week.
IG @elkerevasudin
@elke.nyc
@drawingbooth
Artists and creatives Elke thinks you should know:
Steve Marcus https://www.smarcus.com/
Ken Goshen https://www.kengoshen.com/
Albert Sultan https://www.albertsultan.com/
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Mirele Rosenberger is a classically trained musician who has spent over four decades weaving music, motherhood, and spiritual growth into a rich creative life. After finding her way to the Chabad community in her early twenties, Mirele has quietly become a creative force—offering her talents as a performer, educator, and collaborator in spaces where religious observance and artistic expression often wrestle for room.
In this conversation, Mirele speaks with Yitzchok Moully about the evolving role of creativity in frum life, the challenges and beauty of raising a family while staying connected to her art, and her newest project: a band of Hasidic women musicians creating music that is both spiritually resonant and artistically alive. It’s a warm, candid look at what it means to stay true to your calling—across seasons, communities, and stages of life.
About Mirele Rosenberger
Since 1969, Mirele has taught music to dancers and accompanied their dance classes on piano and percussion in various colleges and universities, some of which are University of Maryland, Julliard Schools of Dance, Drama, and Opera, Sarah Lawrence College, Purchase University, N.Y.U., and the Connecticut College for Dance in New London. Mirele was commissioned to compose two pieces for a professional dance company, the Liz Keene Dance Company, which have been performed throughout North America. During this time, she became a religious Jew and mother of eight children. Her husband, a virtuoso jazz guitarist, formed a chassinah band with me, which has had the pleasure of providing music to numerous chossons and kallahs. In 1986, Mirele became the musical director and pianist for world-known Israeli singer, Ruthie Navon, with whom she traveled the world, doing all-women’s concerts as far as Melbourne, Australia and Curitiba, Brazil.
https://www.artsandtorah.org/rosenbergermirele/
The New Moon All Stars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jItnCC4UNg&list=RD4jItnCC4UNg&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR71Rmgqx6Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvWu_rfWLVM&list=RDdvWu_rfWLVM&start_radio=1
Artists and creatives Mirele thinks you should know:
Laura Melnicoff https://lauramelnicoff.com
Nigun Quartet https://www.nigunquartet.com/
Nelly Efron - https://www.instagram.com/nellyefronmusic
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Menachem Weinreb is an award-winning illustrator and art director whose work lives at the intersection of design, storytelling, and Torah. In this episode, Menachem joins Yitzchok Moully for a deep dive into his creative journey—from his early fascination with drawing to leading the visual identity of Mishpacha Magazine and founding AmudArt, a studio that brings bold, contemporary illustration to timeless Torah themes.
But this conversation goes deeper than just career milestones. Together, they talk about the real need for creative community—especially for Jewish artists navigating both religious and artistic identities. Menachem opens up about the isolation that can come with this work, the hunger for authentic feedback, and why spaces of collaboration, support, and shared values are essential for creative growth.
This episode is a meaningful look at what it takes to build not just great work—but a culture that sustains it.
About Menachem:
Menachem Weinreb is an award-winning art director and illustrator known for blending visual storytelling with spiritual depth. He leads design at Mishpacha Magazine and is the creative force behind AmudArt, a studio merging Torah themes with bold illustration. His work spans editorial, branding, packaging, and children’s books.
https://www.instagram.com/meweinreb/
Artists and creatives Menachem thinks you should know:
Marc Lumer - https://marclumer.com/
Chaïm Soutine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cha%C3%AFm_Soutine
Art Spiegelman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Spiegelman
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Carol Man’s journey is anything but ordinary. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Carol discovered Judaism as an adult and eventually converted—an experience that deeply shaped both her identity and her art. In this episode, she joins Yitzchok Moully to share her path from a corporate life in Asia to becoming a visual artist living a Jewish life in Israel.
Carol’s artwork blends her Chinese heritage with her Jewish identity in powerful, visual ways—most strikingly through her use of Hebrew letters to form the shapes of Chinese characters. Her work becomes a dialogue between cultures, languages, and traditions, exploring questions of belonging, transformation, and spiritual searching. With warmth and insight, Carol reflects on what it means to build a new life—and express it boldly through art.
About Carol:Carol Man is a visual artist whose work bridges cultures, languages, and traditions, creating a dynamic dialogue between Chinese and Jewish heritage. Through painting, calligraphy, and installation, she explores the fluidity of identity and the interplay between history and personal transformation. Her calligraphy technique—melding Chinese and Hebrew script—serves as both a meditative practice and a visual exploration of how language carries memory, meaning, and spiritual depth.
Since earning her Master of Visual Arts in 2015, Carol has exhibited internationally, with shows in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, and the United States. As a member of the Jewish Art Salon, she engages in creative conversations that challenge perceptions and inspire cross-cultural connections. Her work invites viewers to embrace the richness of shared traditions while celebrating the spontaneity and playfulness that emerge when cultures meet.
https://www.instagram.com/carolxman/
Artists and creatives Carol thinks you should know:https://www.yonaverwer.com/https://queensmuseum.org/exhibition/mierle-laderman-ukeles-maintenance-art/https://www.lenorecohen.com/
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Anne Hromadka Greenwald is a curator, community builder, and champion of Jewish creativity. In this episode, recorded live at the Jewish Street Art Festival, Anne joins Yitzchok Moully for a thoughtful conversation about her work with the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County and her passion for making Jewish art visible, accessible, and relevant.T
hey talk about what it means to support artists without having a traditional museum space, the importance of public art in Jewish life, and how creativity can bring people together—especially in times of uncertainty. With clarity and care, Anne shares why storytelling through art matters and how she’s working to create platforms that let Jewish artists speak in their own voices.
About Anne:
As the founding principal of AMH Art Advisory, Anne Hromadka Greenwald has consulted with a select group of artists, non-profits, museums, and commercial galleries to develop their goals and increase their exposure in the public sphere and marketplace. As a result, she brings a solid foundation of 17+ years of professional arts management experience. Following her double Masters in Non-Profit Management from HUC and Public Art from USC, she established herself in the fine arts world and Jewish cultural landscape. She has directed commercially successful galleries, curated exhibitions, and designed large-scale events domestically and internationally. Her curatorial practice is rooted in a love for storytelling – bringing together communities to explore their narratives in the public sphere through interactive design. As a creator and organizer, Hromadka Greenwald has consistently contributed to building the Jewish arts and culture field in Southern California and beyond.
https://jcfoc.org/weissman-arts/
https://www.amhartadvisory.com
https://www.instagram.com/amhromadka/
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Alejandro Glatt is a Mexican-Jewish artist whose vibrant and unexpected medium—fruit, especially the papaya—has become a powerful symbol of Jewish resilience and joy. But after living through October 7th in Tel Aviv, his art took on new urgency. In this episode, Alejandro speaks with Yitzchok Moully about the trauma, the fear, and the wave of antisemitism that followed—and how he chose to respond not with silence, but with more color, more presence, and more unapologetic Jewish creativity.
They talk about resilience through beauty, the power of reclaiming public space with joy, and why Jewish visibility matters now more than ever. Alejandro shares how he's using art to shift narratives, connect people, and remind the world that joy itself can be an act of defiance. This is a powerful and timely conversation about art, identity, and showing up boldly—even when it’s hard.
More about Alejandro:
https://www.instagram.com/alejandroglatt
Artists and creatives Alejandro thinks you should know:
https://www.instagram.com/pilpeled?igsh=emo4YjJ6MHd2Y3dn
https://www.instagram.com/theshvesters?igsh=MXg2ZnB5Y2p3cGR6MA==
https://www.instagram.com/smarcusart?igsh=MWxjeHd4dWs5ODg5Ng==
https://www.instagram.com/orlyanan?igsh=MTQ4ZHAxaDJ3amhk
https://www.instagram.com/timetobehappygallery?igsh=MTNmZWV1YTRha2Q3eA==
https://www.instagram.com/tylergoldflower?igsh=bTR6ajhyMDZ0aG1n
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Israel Portnoy is a musician whose work is rooted in emotion, honesty, and a search for meaning. In this episode, he joins Yitzchok Moully for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in a musical family, the quiet influence of Jewish identity, and how living in Israel has shaped his creative voice.
They explore the tension between authenticity and perfection, the spiritual depth that comes from making honest music, and what it means to create from a place of vulnerability. With warmth and insight, Israel shares how songwriting has helped him stay grounded—through faith, fatherhood, and the ever-changing music world.
More about Israel:
Website: https://www.israelportnoymusic.com/
All Socials: @Israelportnoymusichttps://www.instagram.com/israelportnoymusic/
Latest release - "YIZKOR"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0N0WW8Zhls
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Mike Wirth, muralist, designer, educator, and creative technologist, joins Orange Socks for a mind-bending conversation that bridges art, AI, and Jewish mysticism. From his early experiments with generative art in the 90s to his current work integrating artificial intelligence into creative practice, Mike offers a rare perspective on how new tools can shape how we imagine, make, and share. Along the way, he and Yitzchok dive deep into the nature of creativity itself—through the lens of Chassidus, the sefirot, and what it means to surrender to the unknown. This episode is a thoughtful, sometimes funny, always inspiring exploration of how artists can stay grounded in soul while pushing the boundaries of what's possible.More about Mike:https://mikewirthart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mikewirth/
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