Michal Greenboim

Photographer
 
Keeping The Flame
Stories (2)
Location: La Jolla California
Biography: Michal Greenboim (Israeli/USA, b.1964) is an internationally-exhibited artist, with her work held in several solo shows, at institutions such as the Griffin Museum of Photography, FotoNostrum Gallery and Davis Orton Gallery. Her... MORE
Public Story
Keeping The Flame
Copyright Michal Greenboim 2024
Updated Dec 2021
Location Havana - Cuba
Topics Belief, Community, Culture stories, Documentary, Editorial, Environment, Fine Art, Food, Freedom, Human Rights, Immigration, Isolation, Journalism, Judaism, Latin America, Minority, Photography, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Religion, Religious minorities, Senior Citizens, Spirituality, Travel, World heritage
In Cuba, I was exposed to a small Jewish community, one of the smallest in the world. They serve as a proof that when a community sticks together, they can overcome anything. I realized then the importance of having a community as support, and this inspired me further to tell the story of the Jewish people and community. They showed me that even with limited resources, the importance that the Jewish traditions play in who they are and what they believe in. Furthermore, it showed me how vital it is for us, as a nation, to pass down our traditions even when it is difficult, because if not for us, they will not exist.  

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