Art, Judaism, and Cultural Understanding – Audrey Reich

Episode 65.
This is the second part of my conversation with Audrey Reich. In this second part, Audrey talks about how she incorporates her Jewish teachings and values into her art classes, creating a diverse and open environment for her students. Whether teaching in a Jewish school or a secular school in New York City, Audrey's experiences with students from various cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds have inspired her to foster open dialogue and appreciation for different perspectives. She also reflects on her personal art, and how her artworks have been influenced by her visits to Tarnów, Poland where her father’s family comes from.

Highlights:

· Teaching art in Jewish and secular K-12 schools with diverse student populations.

· Engaging discussions about international events like the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

· Managing open discussions and differing opinions in the classroom.

· Personal experiences and connections related to Jewish history and heritage.

· Discovering personal connections and roots in Tarnów relating to her family history.

· Audrey's personal art and how it reflects her experiences.

Social Media links for Audrey:

Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center – https://hhrecny.org/generations-forward/#unger
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Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/
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Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851013/episodes/14866705
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