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SUMMARY:Daniel Tchetchik Photography Exhibit "Facing the Sea" at the JCC Gotthelf Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:“Facing the Sea\, Yuval” by Daniel Tchetchik\nFacing the Sea is a personal and social project created in collaboration between artist and photographer Daniel Tchetchik and the non-profit organization HaGal Sheli (My Wave). This body of work features portraits of participants from HaGal Sheli’s trauma-focused surf therapy programs who were directly affected by the October 7th events. Facing the Sea invites the viewers on a journey from the changing shoreline to the fragile interior landscape of the human spirit. \nFacing the Sea is on exhibit at the JCC Gotthelf Art Gallery from August 24 – October 18. \nPlease also join Daniel on October 1st at 6 PM for a conversation discussing this project and his body of work. Tickets coming soon. \n \nDaniel Tchetchik\nDaniel Tchetchik is an artist\, photographer\, and founder and chief editor of the Haaretz photography blog. His work has been in special exhibitions\, is on on permanent display in museums and collections worldwide\, and has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Financial Times\, and other prominent platforms. His recent project about October 7th was shown at the ZAZ10TS Gallery and on its Times Square billboard. Daniel is an MGSDII Visiting Professor at SDSU’s School of Art and Design for Fall 2026. 
URL:https://mgsdii.org/event/david-tchetchik-photography-exhibit-facing-the-sea-at-the-jcc-gotthelf-art-gallery/
LOCATION:LFJCC\, 4126 Executive Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:"Brothers in Blood" Sneak Peek and Conversation with Emmy-Award Winner Yariv Mozer\, at the JCC
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: IJF Media\nMozer will offer a sneak peak of his latest documentary feature\, Brothers in Blood\, which tells the remarkable true story of rival Olympic judokas Saeid Mollaei and Sagi Muki. Set against the backdrop of the political tensions between Iran and Israel\, the film follows their unlikely friendship\, personal sacrifices\, and pursuit of Olympic excellence. Through exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes insights\, Mozer will discuss the making of the film\, his research process\, and the unique challenges of bringing deeply human stories to the screen.  \nClick here to get your free tickets! \n \nYariv Mozer\nPhoto credit: Hanan Assor\nYariv Mozer is an Emmy Award-winning Israeli filmmaker\, screenwriter\, and producer renowned for his impactful documentary and narrative work. A graduate of Tel Aviv University\, he has also headed production studies at Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School. In 2025\, he received a News and Documentary Emmy for We Will Dance Again\, his powerful exploration of the Nova music festival massacre. Yariv is an MGSDII Visiting Professor at SDSU in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. 
URL:https://mgsdii.org/event/conversation-with-emmy-award-winner-yariv-mozer/
LOCATION:LFJCC\, 4126 Executive Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Photographer Daniel Tchetchik about "Facing the Sea" and Other Works\, at the JCC
DESCRIPTION:“Facing the Sea\, May” by Daniel Tchetchik\nFacing the Sea is a personal and social project created in collaboration between artist and photographer Daniel Tchetchik and the non-profit organization HaGal Sheli (My Wave). This body of work features portraits of participants from HaGal Sheli’s trauma-focused surf therapy programs who were directly affected by the October 7th events. Facing the Sea invites the viewers on a journey from the changing shoreline to the fragile interior landscape of the human spirit. \nFacing the Sea is on exhibit at the JCC Gotthelf Art Gallery from August 24 – October 18. \nJoin Daniel on October 1st at 6 PM for a conversation discussing this project and his body of work. Tickets coming soon. \n  \n \nDaniel Tchetchik\nDaniel Tchetchik is an artist\, photographer\, and founder and chief editor of the Haaretz photography blog. His work has been in special exhibitions\, is on on permanent display in museums and collections worldwide\, and has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Financial Times\, and other prominent platforms. His recent project about October 7th was shown at the ZAZ10TS Gallery and on its Times Square billboard. Daniel is an MGSDII Visiting Professor at SDSU’s School of Art and Design for Fall 2026. 
URL:https://mgsdii.org/event/conversation-with-photographer-daniel-tchetchik-about-facing-the-sea-and-other-works/
LOCATION:LFJCC\, 4126 Executive Drive\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Salon Welcome Reception for Fall 2026 Visiting Israeli Professors
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to an intimate dinner reception to meet our Fall 2026 Visiting Professors. \nOur evening will take place at a private home in La Jolla. The address will be sent to registrants a few days prior. \nRSVP form coming soon. \nNot yet a Salon Member? Click here to join.
URL:https://mgsdii.org/event/salon-welcome-reception-for-fall-2026-visiting-israeli-professors/
LOCATION:Private Home
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