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Long Island Herald
Say Hello to Long Beach's Newest Art Scene
June 18, 2023
The Long Island Herald covered Betzalel's inaugural Spring Bounty exhibition at Temple Israel — documenting a community turnout that more than doubled expectations and highlighting the founding partnerships with West End Arts and the Long Beach Jewish Experience. A first-of-its-kind art initiative in Long Beach, Betzalel opened its doors to overwhelming community response and set the tone for everything that followed.
"There are few things in life that exceed expectations where you could say wow this is better than I dreamed. I have dreamed this dream for a very long time and this is one of those events that I could say surpassed my expectations."
Michele Huttler Silver - Founder
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The Jewish Star
5 Towns Chesed Center's Yom Tov Shuk
September 25, 2024
The Jewish Star covered the Israel Chesed Center's community programming in the lead-up to the one-year anniversary of October 7 — including the Am Echad B'lev Echad mosaic project, a full-day community commemoration at which visitors created mosaic art to mark the anniversary. Betzalel Art Gallery partnered with the center to lead the mosaic program. The finished artwork was displayed both locally and in Israel.
"In Israel, you can go to the Nova site or to one of the kibbutzim, and every community will have its observances. Here, you can come to the Chesed Center, to express your grief and to be connected to all of Am Yisrael."
Moshe Bodner, Israel Chesed Center
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Long Island Herald
Another Colorful Installment in the Long Beach Arts Scene
August 9, 2024
The Long Island Herald returned to Betzalel for its Tu B'Av exhibition — a celebration of love, unity, and connection through art. The feature highlighted the gallery's growing presence in the Long Beach arts scene, the breadth of artists brought together, and an opening reception featuring guest speakers Long Beach Acting Police Commissioner Richard DePalma and Long Beach Chaplain Rabbi Benny Berlin.
"Tu B'Av is a perfect occasion to reflect on and appreciate the connections we have with one another and we hope this exhibition will inspire visitors to do just that."
Michele Huttler Silver - Founder & Director
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Five Towns Jewish Home
Betzalel Art Gallery Presents: Tu B'Av - A Celebration of Love Through Art
August 15, 2024
The Five Towns Jewish Home featured Betzalel's Tu B'Av exhibition highlighting the gallery's mission to bring art, community, and the Jewish calendar together on Long Island. The feature described a curated collection exploring love, unity, and connection with an opening brunch reception and guest speakers from across the Long Beach community.
"We are excited to bring this vibrant and meaningful exhibition to our community."
Michele Huttler Silver - Founder