From Israel to New Rochelle: Art Festival a Smashing Success

Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle held its first Israeli Art Festival & Sale from Nov. 8-12. The event featured over 1,000 pieces of art from Israeli artists from the Safrai Fine Art Gallery in Jerusalem. The festival, which served as a fundraiser for Beth El, drew nearly 500 people, and was deemed a huge success by festival organizers. The festival was co-sponsored by Temple Israel of New Rochelle. Festival Co-Chairs Ellen Hollander and Dorothy Fox and Festival Facilitator Jayne Peister of New Rochelle (pictured).