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Jewish Women’s Writing Groups

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The latest issue of Lilith (spring 2009) features an excellent article about Jewish women’s writing groups. From the table of contents: “From Austin to Boston and everywhere in between, Jewish women in writing groups are learning to take seriously their skills, themselves, and the bonds that emerge from these homegrown groups. The groups have become safe, intelligent places full of debate, ribaldry, neurosis, semi-colons, and food. Edited by Susan Schnur, with reports from the field by Karen Propp, Shelly R. Fredman, Mara Sokolsky, Esther Mizrachi Moritz and Michelle Brafman.”

All the contributions are worthy, but I have to confess that reading Michelle Brafman’s dispatch from Washington, D.C., I found myself envying the structure provided through the local JCC, which annually sponsors a four-day writers’ retreat. Brafman, who is on the faculty, tells us that after completing the retreat (where the fabulous Faye Moskowitz also teaches), “participants are eligible to join the ongoing writers’ workshop that meets every six weeks at the JCC.” How wonderful does that sound?

And guess what? Lilith has made the article available for download (and discussion). Click here to be on your way.

Write On for Israel Invites Applications

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From a notice in The Jewish Week:

“We are pleased to announce that applications now are being accepted for ‘Write on for Israel,’ an extensive and exciting two-year program to train a select group of high school juniors to become advocates for Israel through journalism.

A project of The Jewish Week, ‘Write on for Israel; teaches students about Israel, Zionism and the Arab-Israeli conflict and empowers them to become effective advocates through writing, broadcasting and public speaking.

Qualified sophomores entering their junior year of high school in the fall of 2009 are invited to apply for the fellowship. Applications can be downloaded from our website at www.writeonforisrael.org.”

Application deadline is May 22, 2009.

Introducing Gila Green

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This blog’s site statistics reveal that a number of people find their way to My Machberet because they’re searching for information on creative writing in Israel. Which makes me especially pleased to introduce you to Gila Green, a writer who grew up in Canada and moved to Israel in 1994. She holds an MA in English Literature, with a major in Creative Writing, from Bar Ilan University, and has published work in multiple genres (including a number of short stories).

Gila’s blog will tell you lots more about her writing, and it will also fill you in on her workshops and lectures for creative writers. (In an e-mail, Gila told me that she has a particular interest in “bridging the gap I see between religious and non-religious writers.”)

I’m going to be visiting her blog frequently. You may want to, as well.

Museum of Jewish Heritage Seeks Emerging Jewish Artists

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Here’s an excerpt from a press release I received today from the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York:

After three years of sold-out shows which the Downtown Express called “authentic, funny — and yes, subversive…” the Museum is seeking submissions by up-and-coming local Jewish artists for possible inclusion in this year’s event. The winners will be showcased in a dynamic evening of cutting-edge comedy, music, storytelling, and film at the Fourth Annual New York’s Best Emerging Jewish Artists at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Wednesday, June 17. The show will take place in Edmond J. Safra Hall, the Museum’s 375-seat-theater, which features state-of-the-art light and sound systems, and a Fazioli grand piano.

Filmmakers, musicians, singers, comedians, poets, spoken word artists, and dancers are invited to send performance samples by April 13 to Sarah Wolff at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NY, NY 10280. Inquiries may be sent to Swolff(at)mjhnyc(dot)org with Emerging Artist in the subject line.

To be eligible, performers must: be at least 18 years old by May 1; submit materials informed by Jewish themes or identity; and be based in the New York tri-state area. Finalists may be required to audition at the Museum for the judging committee.

Submit a maximum of two (2), five to ten minute samples in DVD, or CD format – cued to play or including a cue time – that best represents the work that would be performed if selected. Do not submit originals; materials will not be returned. Samples must be labeled individually with the applicant’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and title. Include a brief description of the work. If possible, also enclose artist bios and/or photos. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Submissions must be post-marked or received no later than 5 p.m. on April 13.

Up to four winners will be notified by phone by May 13 and will receive $250 for the performance.