The horrific attack on Israel on October 7th forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Many had lost family members and friends, and were torn from their familiar environment. A great deal of families found refuge in Jerusalem, and only five days following the atrocities, we were able to offer them an array of professional art workshops for both children and adults. During these workshops we witnessed firsthand the healing power of art. People who came very distraught seemed to gently settle down as they modeled figurines in clay, created an image to print onto a bag, made a hand-puppet or played on a set of drums. Slowly worried faces started to smile and even laugh.

It was truly heartwarming to watch, and to know that we had a hand in bringing those smiles to people's lips.

For four weeks we volunteered to host free workshops, and thus supported over 500 people who came through our doors. There is still a great need for the healing power of art, and you can help us to continue to help the people in need.

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There are several options:

1. Sponsor a workshop – enable one person (or more) who has been evacuated from their home to experience a gratifying art workshop. Once the workshops are fully booked, you may sponsor a workshop hosted by a guest artist.

2. Purchase Israeli art directly from the artists participating in the project.

3. Book workshops for any group which might need some recreational time, e.gevacuated families, wives of enlisted soldiers or hardworking volunteers.