Diane Reich is an artist, educator, inspirational speaker, and enthusiastic advocate for the Jewish experience and our Jewish heritage using her informative and entertaining art presentations. Her goal is to use her paintbrush dipped in color to share uplifting facts and incredible stories that will inspire and develop greater pride and appreciation of our history, culture, and homeland. Diane feels fortunate to be accepted as a public speaker in both the JNF and the UJA Speakers Bureaus. Her art presentations touch the hearts and minds of her audiences, and those who hear her are profoundly moved.
8 Art Presentations & Interactive Programs - descriptions & photos
8 Art Presentations & Interactive Programs - descriptions & photos
"Israel: Young, Tiny, Democratic, and Remarkable"
"Israel: Young, Tiny, Democratic, and Remarkable"
Five paintings illustrate Israel's unprecedented and incredible contributions to mankind.
Five paintings illustrate Israel's unprecedented and incredible contributions to mankind.
40 incredible pride-evoking
fun-facts about Israel
Israel Provides Humanitarian Aid
Around the World
Israel's Miraculous Medical Achievements Save Lives Israel's Agricultural Techniques Help Globally Israel's Technology & Inventions Improve Humanity
Israel's Miraculous Medical Achievements Save Lives Israel's Agricultural Techniques Help Globally Israel's Technology & Inventions Improve Humanity
"Who's At the Wall?
Finally, Living Free of Anti-Semitism in Our Homeland"
"Who's At the Wall?
Finally, Living Free of Anti-Semitism in Our Homeland"
The immigrant experience is depicted by presenting the fascinating lives and experiences of four prominent Israelis who came to Israel during different decades, from different countries where each fled anti-Semitism, discrimination, and persecution. The painting shows them now living in Israel, praying at the Kotel, and enjoying equal rights, self-determination, religious freedom, and freedom from government-sponsored and community-supported anti-Semitism.
From left to right are images of:
1) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, child holocaust survivor, born in POLAND in 1937 - former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel
2) Nadav Guedj, IDF soldier, born in FRANCE in 1998 - represented Israel & became finalist in Eurovision Song Contest
3) Natan Sharansky, human rights activist, born in the UKRAINE in 1948 - Knesset member, author, & Chairman of Jewish Agency
4) Shlomo Molla, survivor, born in ETHIOPIA in 1965 - Deputy Speaker of Knesset & Director of Immigration & Absorption
From left to right are images of:
1) Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, child holocaust survivor, born in POLAND in 1937 - former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel
2) Nadav Guedj, IDF soldier, born in FRANCE in 1998 - represented Israel & became finalist in Eurovision Song Contest
3) Natan Sharansky, human rights activist, born in the UKRAINE in 1948 - Knesset member, author, & Chairman of Jewish Agency
4) Shlomo Molla, survivor, born in ETHIOPIA in 1965 - Deputy Speaker of Knesset & Director of Immigration & Absorption
"Emet - Truth"
"Emet - Truth"
12 meaningful images and scenes encircle the map. These visual representations contain important and impressive truths about Israel and the Middle East. They are described pictorially and elucidated using facts and documented narratives during the talk.
"Longing for Peace 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6x..."
"Longing for Peace 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6x..."
This dove symbolizes Israel's yearning for peace. The years painted along the bottom represent actions taken that clearly demonstrate her desire for peace. The dates also represent times the Arabs / Palestinians rejected both peace and the opportunity to have a state of their own.
Generosity & Kindness
This whimsical, painted, papercut collage depicts the generosity and kindness of Israelis involved in the "Wheelchairs of Hope" initiative, which was praised by the U.N. Israeli volunteer engineers, occupational therapists, designers, and experts in plastics, in conjunction with ALYN Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital in Jerusalem, developed an improved, light weight plastic, supportive, children’s wheelchair. Israel is producing and donating these colorful kid-friendly wheelchairs to children without mobility from families with limited resources so they can become mobile, attend school, and increase their independence. Israel has already shown kindness and generosity by donating over ten thousand wheelchairs to children in need in Central and South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Generosity & Kindness
This whimsical, painted, papercut collage depicts the generosity and kindness of Israelis involved in the "Wheelchairs of Hope" initiative, which was praised by the U.N. Israeli volunteer engineers, occupational therapists, designers, and experts in plastics, in conjunction with ALYN Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital in Jerusalem, developed an improved, light weight plastic, supportive, children’s wheelchair. Israel is producing and donating these colorful kid-friendly wheelchairs to children without mobility from families with limited resources so they can become mobile, attend school, and increase their independence. Israel has already shown kindness and generosity by donating over ten thousand wheelchairs to children in need in Central and South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
"100 Hearts"
"100 Hearts"
A hundred hearts are too few to hold all the love I feel for you.
מאה לבבות לא מספיקים מכדי להחזיק את האהבה שאני מרגישה כלפיך
The theme and image in this painting were inspired by King Solomon's passionate lyrical poetry in the "Song of Songs."
The phrase was inspired by a contemporary verse.
The art presentation includes and expands on Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' concept of the Seasons of Love.
The theme and image in this painting were inspired by King Solomon's passionate lyrical poetry in the "Song of Songs."
The phrase was inspired by a contemporary verse.
The art presentation includes and expands on Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks' concept of the Seasons of Love.
People of the Book:
Fire, Fury, Faith, and Facts ~
100 Years of Jewish History in a Painting
People of the Book:
Fire, Fury, Faith, and Facts ~
100 Years of Jewish History in a Painting
The People of the Book commonly refers to the Jewish people. This painting illustrates the last hundreds of years of the Jewish people’s history and current events; and utilizes several languages. The book titles on the darker colored books in the left stack depict the dark and horrifying atrocities in our past as well as the equally dreadful problems confronting the Jewish people and Israel today. The book titles on the brighter colored books in the right stack represent many magnificent aspects of Jewish and Israeli life that are overwhelmingly remarkable and pride-evoking. A golden menorah, a Judaic symbol of faith, history, and miracles is painted atop the books. This menorah with flames blazing symbolizes both fire and fury, the hellish burning of past and current unfairness and injustices toward our people. This menorah also symbolizes faith, facts, and light. With the light that comes from awareness of truth, faith, and facts, we can feel abundantly proud of our Jewish people, our remarkable Jewish heritage, our many contributions to the world today, and our optimism for our future. All that we share should make us feel united, as one menorah with eight precious lights.
Who are these Incredible Women at the Kotel?
Who are these Incredible Women at the Kotel?
This painting illustrates eight extraordinary living Jewish women from the countries of Ethiopia, Ukraine, Germany, Egypt, Iraq, the former Soviet Union, and two natives whose families lived in the land of Israel for centuries. Their true life experiences of danger, adventure, struggles, survival, and desire for Jewish continuity led them to flee to Israel, the only country that welcomed them and gave them freedom, equality, and a home.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
"Let's Talk About Israel:
A Fun & Interactive Look at a Remarkable Country"
During the Covid-19 pandemic, creative, multi-media, interactive virtual zoom programs were created and presented. They include comics, short videos, paintings, photos, fun facts, and a unique and creative Israel IQ Game.
Diane Reich is a public speaker in the Jewish National Fund (JNF) & United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Speakers Bureaus
Diane Reich is a public speaker in the Jewish National Fund (JNF) & United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Speakers Bureaus
Diane Reich’s Paintings Chosen for Honors, Distinctions, & Exhibitions
Personal Renaissance Art Exhibit at Belskie Museum of Art & Science, Closter, NJ, 3/5 - 3/26/2017
Israel's Contributions to Humanity Showcase Art Display, Bialystoker Synagogue, NY, NY, 4 - 5/2017
Religious Freedom Showcase Art Display, Bialystoker Synagogue, NY, NY 6-7/20/2017
Freedom An Artistic Interpretation Exhibit, Belskie Museum of Art & Science, Closter, NJ, 3/5 - 3/25/2018
Manny Cantor Center of the Educational Alliance Art Exhibition, NYC, NY 10 -12/2018
Stanton 11 Exhibit at the Stanton Street Shul Art Gallery, NYC, NY 1/13-3/12/2019
Henry Goodleman Art Gallery Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY 1/15-1/20/2019
Manny Cantor Center of the Educational Alliance Art Exhibit, NYC, NY 4 - 6/2019
Painting Exhibition at Co-op Village NORC Center, NY, NY 9/2019
The Pen and the Knife Jewish Papercut Art Exhibition, NYC, NY, 11/4 - 12/2019
Utopia: Visions and Traditions Yiddish New York Art Show, NY, NY 12/12/2019 - 1/2020
Best of Stanton Art Exhibit, Stanton Street Synagogue Art Gallery, NY, NY, 3/8/2020 - 11/2021
"Finf Yor" Five Years of Art at online gallery of Yiddish NY www.YiddishNewYork.com/visual-Arts_Exhibition 12/2020-12/2021
Painting chosen to represent month of February in United Jewish Council 2021 Calendar nyc.ujces.org/calendar2021 2021
Paintings exhibited in UJC Virtual Art Gallery https://ujces.org/art-gallery 2021
"Veiling and Revealing: The Facemasks of the Torah Art Exposition" 1 of 24 international artists chosen to present at fundraiser sponsored by Harlem Moishe House and the Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Team for the environmental non-profit, Hazon. 2/27/2021
Interview & Article about Artist https://ujceastside.org/blog/artist-diane-reich 2-3/2021
https://www.facebook.com/HarMoHo.ny/photos/gm.124586899535009/532565172750995 2021
Moshe House and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah https://www.facebook.com/HarMoHo.ny/videos/842125156518552 2021
HAZON https://shmitaproject.org/submissions/plantning-for-the-future 2021
Art chosen to be printed on postcards and distributed to clients as Holiday Gifts from United Jewish Council 12/2021 - 1/2022
Virtual Manny Canter Center Art Gallery mccgallery.org https://www.mccgallery.org/celebratearts/diane-reich May, 2022
Administration for Community Living (ACL) "Age My Way" Celebrate Arts MCC's Jewish Communal Fund Gallery Opening Reception, May 13, 2022
Magical Thinking & Other Persistent Notions Exhibit, Dr. Bernard Heller Art Museum at Hebrew Union College, NY, NY - May 24 - Dec 29, 2022
Upcoming Solo Art Exhibit at Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue, only Greek Synagogue in Western Hemisphere, anticipated opening 6/2023
One Nation Indivisible with Liberty and Justice for All Art Exhibition, Hebrew Union, Bernard Heller Art Museum, 1/2023- 6/2023
Gala Art Exhibition at the Stanton Street Synagogue Art Gallery, NYC 12/2022 - 4/2023
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23 Testimonials
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23 Testimonials
Exhibition at Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, 1 West 4th St. NYC
An Exhibition of Art From Seniors at the Educational Alliance