These artists tattoo 24 survivors of war and terrorism and is a small window into the stories of the artists, survivors and the relationships built between the two. We will also have a panel discussion following the screening.
This is a free event, however we are collecting optional donations to give back to Artists4Israel.
Times:
6:15PM • Doors Open
6:30PM • Screening
7:30PM • Panel Discussion
Program Sponsors:
Panelists Include:
Craig Dershowitz is the Chief Executive Officer of Artists 4 Israel. Artists 4 Isral prevents the spread of antisemitic bigotry. He is also President of the Healing Arts Kits and Healing Ink, both of which provide material assistance for those traumatized by war.
Mr. Dershowitz has worked with over 2,000 artists representing more 35 countries on 4 continents using art as a tool for social change. He was presented the Shomer Israel award, been honored by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Taglit Israel, named one of the 36 under 36 Visionaries for a New Era and one of the 100 Most Influential Jewish minds. Most important to Craig is that he received the “Key to the City” of Sderot for his work there during wartime and has been honored with challenge coins from multiple police departments as well as the FBI and CIA.
His work has been published in 10 languages and he has been a keynote speaker at the Jewish world’s largest conferences. He is credited with creating The New Paradigm, Combining Aid and Advocacy in the Pro-Israel world.
In the private sector, Mr. Dershowitz worked as a Terrorist Financing Prevention Officer for Morgan Stanley. He has written for Vice TV and edited a Holocaust survivor’s memoirs for publication. Mr. Dershowitz was also the owner of an internationally distributed arts magazine.
Craig’s sole purpose in life is to make sure his son grows up with more than he had.
Rick Matros has served as Sabra’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director since May 2010, and he has served as Chair of the Board since November 2010. He was Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. from 2001 until Sabra’s inception in November 2010. Mr. Matros founded and served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Bright Now! Dental from 1998 to 2000 and as a Director from 1998 until its sale in December 2010. From 1998 until the sale of its operations in 2006, Mr. Matros was also a member of, and served on the Management Committee of, CareMeridian, LLC, a healthcare company that specialized in offering subacute and skilled nursing for patients suffering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and other catastrophic injuries. Previously, from 1994 to 1997, he served Regency Health Services, Inc., a publicly held long-term care operator, holding the positions of Chief Executive Officer, President, Director and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that time, from 1988 to 1994, he served Care Enterprises, Inc., holding the positions of Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Operating Officer, Director and Executive Vice President—Operations. Mr. Matros currently serves on the non-profit Boards of Girls, Inc., IsraAID and Artists 4 Israel and is the Executive Producer of Sabra Films, LLC. In 2023, Mr. Matros won an Emmy in the Sports Documentary category for his role as co-executive producer of Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.
Rena Grosser is an Early Childhood Educator at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in Chicago. She has a background in art therapy and art education. She completed her undergraduate studies at Queens College and received her Masters in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University. As a Judaic Atelierista, Rena believes in providing Jewish education that will nurture students with inspiration, spirituality, and a deeper connection to Jewish traditions through artistic expression and the 100 languages. Her mission is to create a warm, creative environment where young learners from all backgrounds are able to integrate Torah learning and values into their daily lives while deepening their connection to the Land of Israel as well as gain a greater understanding of their roles in the Jewish world. Through the creative process, she provides opportunities for students to create, reflect and share their connections and understanding of the Jewish values and Hebrew language. Rena has been a volunteer for Artists 4 Israel since 2013 and was one of the lead art therapists in helping to develop the Healing Arts Kits.
She is also an artist and believes in the creative process as a model and tool for self expression and exploration. Rena is a mother of 3 and lives with her family in Evanston, IL.
