Teens Turn Pro-Israel Messages into Powerful Pictures
Graffiti murals convey powerful expressions of love for the Jewish homeland at the MJCCA�s Katz Family Main Street Gallery, April 30 through May 31.
A special gallery opening event will be held on Sunday, April 30 at 1:00 pm at the MJCCA, for the teens’ families and for the community. The powerful, teen-inspired exhibit will be on display at the Katz Family Main Street Gallery through May 31 at the MJCCA, located at Zaban Park, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody.
Teen co-chairs of J-Serve came up with the idea of using graffiti, to express personal feelings about the Jewish homeland. As part of the J-Serve project, teens were also trained on how to be pro-Israel advocates. The nearly 70 teens broke into groups, discussed what message they wanted to portray about the significance of Israel, and created one-of-a-kind graffiti murals.
This cutting-edge event was a collaborative effort between StandWithUs, an Israel education organization; Artists 4 Israel, an artists’ rights organization that advocates for Israel and its freedoms, and the MJCCA.
The Katz Family Main Street Gallery is a versatile exhibition space dedicated to the presentation and interpretation of a wide variety of image and ideas. Located along the main corridor of the MJCCA’s Zaban-Blank building, the Katz Family Main Street Gallery welcomes hundreds of visitors each week. As you walk down Main Street, take a moment to enjoy our Gallery’s exhibits.
About the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)
The MJCCA is committed to strengthening the quality of life throughout metro Atlantaand is recognized as one of the most highly regarded Jewish community centers in the nation. From preschoolers and adolescents to young adults and active seniors, the MJCCA offers unique and engaging programs, events, and services for every member of the community. For further information on the MJCCA, contact us at (678) 812-4000, or visit us online at www.atlantajcc.org.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MJCCA
CAPTION: Teens convey powerful expressions of love for the Jewish homeland through graffiti art. The exclusive display of eight 4x5 foot murals are on display, and open to the community, at the Katz Family Main Street Gallery at the MJCCA from April 30 – May 31.
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