UJC MetroWest celebrates Jerusalem reunification,
Israel at 60 with community art project

2007 marks the 40th anniversary of the unification of the city of Jerusalem following the Six Day War. United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ is commemorating this milestone with a community educational art project.

The project is comprised of undecorated fiberglass, life size (6’ high) lion figures, designed by Rachel Klinghoffer of Millburn. Each lion has been “adopted” by a Jewish day school, synagogue, or other Jewish organization. After studying about Jerusalem, the lion has been painted and decorated in a manner that represents the organization’s connection to Jerusalem. Below are three of the nearly 30 decorated lions.

The lions will exhibited throughout the UJC MetroWest community during the next year, culminating with a celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. This is a wonderful visual opportunity to capture community members in action, learning together, sharing together, and working together in support of a common goal.

We encourage members of the media to view the exhibit. Representatives of UJC MetroWest and the various community arms participating in the project are available for interview. For more information, contact the UJC MetroWest offices at 973/929.3081 or .