Reviews: “Bara Sapir delivers a refreshing
new outlook on the direction of Jewish Art”
-The Blueprint,
NY
“Sapir soon had our NY Rosh Chodesh group, a cohort of
established NYC women professionals, on the floor painting
a personal segment of a river-cum-tallis, singing and sharing
about the flow of our lives, tears and hopes. In one session,
she shifted the realm of possibility for the group from nice
to spice. She seemed to do this with the power and humility,
in the kind of effortless way, a true professional connected
at the level of soul can offer….she is like the best
in fusion music, she is the future fusion leadership - - a
remarkable meld of talent, spirit and vision…”
-Rabbi
Goldie Milgram, Reclaiming Judaism
“Sapir’s art practice might be characterized
as “trendy”, but it would be more accurate to
characterize it as “timely”. Her work has a timeliness
that not only effectively adds needed knowledge but seeks
knowledge with honesty. Whether “trendy” or “timely”,
I am convinced that both her work and her teaching has a
trustworthiness and integrity which is exemplary.”
-Dr.
Victor Miesel, University of Michigan
“Sapir helped me to realize that art is not just drawing
what you see in front of you…I gained a much better
understanding of my own artistic abilities along with a more
comprehensive understanding of myself”
-University Student,
NJ "Bara, your visit to Temple
Israel was enthusiastically received. My congregants were
impressed by your preparation, your creativity, your passion,
your spirituality, and your willingness to share personal
aspects of your spiritual journey along with insights in
the creative process of a Jewish artist. I think you've really
opened up some hearts and minds here at Temple Israel, and
caused some people to think about Jewish creativity and spirituality
in new and exciting ways. I hope we can have you back someday
for a hands-on teaching workshop- I think that would be a
great next step for us."
-Temple Israel
"I was impressed with how easy the group was able to
embrace their own creative project. We were proud and eager
to show what we had made and I learned a great deal about
each person's heartfelt values that are normally hard to
uncover. Thank you!"
-Jean Fitzgerald, Mercy Home, Chicago Illinois
"It was the most engaging community night we've had
yet."
"I thought it would be really hard to get me to make
something, but I felt no pressure at all!"
"I can't believe how quiet we got after the visualization
and stayed that way throughout the project!"
"I really liked that she had a free-spirited approach
to discussions of religion and different ideas. it didn't
matter what religion or persuasion you were in. It was
all important."
"I think the guided meditation was a good way to get
us thinking in an abstract way."
"I was really nervous going into and it ended up not
being intimidating at all!"
-Participant Quotes from a Faith-based Organization after
a workshop
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