NEW
“Israel: Cartoonists’ Diagnosis – 2006”
A Traveling Exhibit
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Israeli cartoonists take a critical look at the Israel of today. Free parking available at the Pierce Street entrance.

August 13-30, 2007
BJE Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis Street, (between Scott and Pierce), San Francisco.
Exhibit hours: Sunday 12-4, Monday 10-4, Tuesday 12-6, Wednesday 10-4, Thursday 12-8. Closed Fridays and Saturdays. Free.

Israel’s complex social and political affairs provide a natural breeding ground for satire. Every part of Israeli life has political overtones, making the medium of the published cartoon a perfect vehicle with which to respond to the continual contentious affairs. A true demonstration of democracy, the Israeli political cartoon allows artists to deal with highly sensitive issues with a mix of humor and seriousness. Appreciated for their provocative nature, these cartoons are often as effective a means of expressing opinions as any political speech, newspaper article or newscast.

The collection was curated in collaboration with the Association of Cartoonists in Israel.

For more information, contact: BJE Jewish Community Library, Rose Katz at 415.567.3327 x 703

For more information about booking this exhibit, contact: Svetlana Cherches at 415.751.6983 x133 or scherches@bjesf.org