Virtual Program on April 23 to Explore How Art Fosters Shared Living in Israel

PITTSFIELD — On Thursday, April 23 at 10:45 a.m., Jewish Federation of the Berkshires invites the community to a virtual program exploring how art fosters shared living in Israel, particularly among young people.

This timely conversation will feature educator Tanya Fredman for an inside look at the Mishkan Museum of Art in Ein Harod and its groundbreaking work with youth across diverse communities. Click here to register for this free program.

Fredman will introduce the museum’s Art in Action initiatives, examining how these works inspire youth engagement. The Mishkan partners with Jewish and Arab schools, secular and religious communities, and Israeli teens — including those connecting with the Berkshires — to create meaningful artistic encounters that build understanding and cultural bridges.

Dedicated to making art accessible to all, the Mishkan engages more than 20,000 children annually from diverse backgrounds: Jewish and Arab, new immigrants and longtime residents. In the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, the museum provided a safe and creative refuge for evacuated families and developed programming centered on resilience and healing through art.