JEWISH ART TALKS

Jewish visual art, from painting and sculpture to ritual objects and architecture,  offers insights and commentary on Jewish history and traditions. This rich and storied world comes to life with a wide range of topics and tailored themes illustrated in informative and surprise-filled presentations with a slide show, or handouts with color images. 

SAMPLING OF TOPICS: 

• Jewish Holidays - Judaica as a reflection of tradition, time and place - from High Holiday cards,Esther scroll and Hagadot illustrations, Seder plates, and Israel’s Independence Day posters. 
• Famous Jewish Artists - Artists and architects from Chagall and Nevelson to Moss, Nes to and Libeskind.
• Jewish Art by Subject - Biblical Women, Song of Songs, God in Art, and more
• Treasures in Your Synagogue - Tour your synagogue to find the origin and the purpose of ritual objects and unique designs.  
• Jewish Art History - From Biblical to current times including topics like misconceptions about Jewish art, art styles and trends.

TESTIMONIALS 

“Lilach's beautiful PowerPoint presentation on artistic interpretations of the Song of Songs added a dimension to text study that could not have been communicated in any other way.” 

-- Dr. Betsy Dolgin Katz, Kol Isha, Chicago --

"Lilach weaves her deep Jewish knowledge together with her artistic expertise for a uniquely satisfying experience. Everyone loved it!" 

-- Cantor Rachel Rosenberg, Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago -- 

“Lilach is an extremely engaging and knowledgeable art instructor who really goes the extra mile to make the class informative and enjoyable. She even took the time to research the art in our synagogue and give our class a ‘guided tour’ of our own building during our last session! Extraordinary!” 

-- Leann Blue, Congregation Beth Shalom, Northbrook -- 

ABOUT LILACH SCHRAG 

Lilach Schrag is an exhibiting artist and art educator who participates in, and facilitates, critique groups such as Dialogue Chicago and Midwest Artists Retreats. She has an art and special education teaching certificate from Beit Berl Art College in Israel, and a Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Studies from Spertus College in Chicago. 

Lilach teaches art and designs art curricula for children and adults. Her workshops for families and educators focus on Jewish art as a visual midrash, and on incorporating visual commentary into curriculum. She has been involved with RZJHS, Schechter MS, Ramah camps, the Board of Jewish Education, and synagogues around Chicagoland.