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Famous Israeli Cartoonist Shares Insight with Sixth and Eighth Graders

Michel Kichka, famous Israeli cartoonist, was on campus today to speak with our sixth and eighth grade students. Kichka presented an insider’s view of the work of a caricaturist and cartoonist and shared how he goes about his work. He also demonstrated his work for our students. “This is part of our partnership with the Israeli consulate,” says Director of Jewish Learning Debby Arzt-Mor. “It’s also part of our efforts to introduce students to Israeli society through multiple lenses, including the arts.” Israel education is one of the five pillars of the Brandeis Enduring Understandings, as it is a central part of the narrative of the Jewish people. 
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