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Philadelphia native Irene Fertik’s work as a documentary photographer has made her staple in major publications and assorted media outlets around the globe. Her most recent exhibit, From Hope to Hope, features the lives of Ethiopian Jews who now make up a significant percent of the recent immigration wave in Israel. This month Fertik is bringing her work back to Philly for all to see at the Gershman Y’s Open Lens Gallery. Opportunities to see her exceptional work will run from April 23rd (opening night) through August 7th.

For those of you how know little about African Jews and their migration into Israel, it’s a well worth visit to the gallery at Broad and Pine Streets. Thursday’s opening night includes a free reception with the artist between 6pm and 8pm followed by a screening of Live and Become, a film which follows the life experience of an Ethiopian boy who immigrates to Israel. Viewing of the film does cost $10, however since one of the film’s actors Shai Ferdo will be in attendance, making it worth the price. I can tell its going to be a quite the evening!

Gershman Y
401 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 446-3027
www.gershmany.org