Women-Only Movie Sparks Debate, Understanding

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By Robin Garbose

As an Orthodox woman – hassidic, even – it has been hard for me to watch the news and developments from Israel in recent weeks.

On one hand, Jewish law and traditions of female modesty are very important to me. Although I did not grow up in an observant family, I came to embrace the value of personal modesty as an adult. Especially in Southern California, where the popular culture glamorizes and profits from immodesty, I have found tzniut [...]

“The Heart that Sings” – Still Playing for a Few More Days in Israel! Catch it NOW!

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For more info, call 02-583-1371

** Tel Aviv Cinematheque **
December 25 @ 18:00
December 27 @ 17:00
December 28 @ 18:00

** Nitza, Ramat Beit Shemesh **
December 27 @ 19:30

** Matnas Efrat **
December 29 @ 20:00

New Music Video by KN Alumna Shaindel Antelis!

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“The Light” premiered at the “Raise the Sparks” Concert just two days ago. Wishing everyone a joyous Chanukah full of light and inspiration!

Robin’s Blog: Greetings from Israel!

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The premiere tonight at the Jerusalem Jewish film Festival was spectacular, BH! I want to thank you all for the tremendous support you have given us throughout the years.
Wow! The film is really melting divisiveness and bringing Jews from disparate points of view together. People also came tonight from the Religious Film Festival in Rome (not Jewish)– they would like the film to play there as well. My heart is certainly singing!

All my best, Robin

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Jerusalem Post: Women in the Picture

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by Hannah Brown

Robin Garbose’s groundbreaking new film, ‘The Heart that Sings,’ is a movie musical created exclusively for women and girls.

Many directors like to think themselves unique, but no one except Robin Saex Garbose could utter the sentence, “My frumkeit deepened while I was directing episodes of America’s Most Wanted.”

Garbose is in here this week to present her latest film, The Heart That Sings, which is being shown at the 13th Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque [...]

The Heart that Sings ISRAEL PREMIERE!

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Festival and Israel Premiere December 18 @ 17:30 and December 19 @ 17:00 at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival; includes Q & A sessions at the Jerusalem Cinematheque with director Robin Garbose!

Screenings to follow in Tel Aviv, Rosh Pina, Tzfat, Ramat Beit Shemesh, Petach Tikva, Kfar Chabad and other Jerusalem locations… for more information, call 02-583-1371

Robin Garbose’s groundbreaking new film, The Heart that Sings, a movie musical created exclusively for women and girls, will be making its Israel and festival premiere [...]

Camp Bnos Yisrael DVD Series – Watch the Trailer and Order Now!

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Camp Bnos Yisrael, a new DVD series for girls by acclaimed filmmaker Robin Garbose, will be available as a 3-disc box set this Chanukah. Join the girls of Camp Bnos Yisrael on their adventures as they experience the joy and drama of summer camp. Meet Bracha Belsky and discover the importance of a positive attitude or Batsheva Greenbaum and tackle the awkwardness of fitting in. Learn about the pain of embarrassment as well as the greatness of true friendship. From [...]

Year-End Message from Robin Garbose: Make a Donation to Kol Neshama

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Opportunities for talented Jewish girls to develop and express their creative gifts through Kol Neshama’s unique arts and cinema programs rely heavily upon our patrons’ support of the Kol Neshama Scholarship Fund. While scores of girls from across the globe reap the transformational benefits of the Kol Neshama experience, audiences continue to be inspired in their Judaism by the works we create.

As the year 2011 comes to a close, I ask you to please remember Kol Neshama when you make [...]

December 18, 2011 – Benefit Concert in Great Neck, NY

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All proceeds will benefit Kol Neshama, a Los Angeles-based non-profit corporation dedicated to providing professional artistic training and performance opportunities for girls and women in a Torah-observant setting and to developing an emerging artistic voice through the creation of distinctly Jewish film and stage productions.

Sunday, December 18, 2011
3 – 5 pm
Refreshments/Meet & Greet immediately to follow.
$15 admission fee

Performances by recording artist Elana Greenspan, dancer Beth Jucovy of Dance Visions NY, award winning comedian Joan Weiner, the choir of Yeshiva University [...]

December 18 in Great Neck, NY…

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Benefit Concert for Orthodox Women in the Performing Arts!

A bat mitzvah chesed project by Rebecca Ashkenazy

Performances by recording artist Elana Greenspan, dancer Beth Jucovy of Dance Visions NY, award winning comedian Joan Weiner, the choir of Yeshiva University High School for Girls, featured vocalist Shaindel Antelis and many more!

All proceeds will benefit Kol Neshama

3 – 5 pm | $15 admission fee
Refreshments and Meet & Greet immediately to follow.

Photos from Ten Yad Performance of “The Hasty Chuppah”

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Set in the 1700’s, the story portrays Sarah, the beautiful, righteous innkeeper’s daughter as she desperately tries to escape the marriage proposal forced on her by the poretz’s depraved son.

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“The Hasty Chuppah” – All New Performance for Ten Yad in Brooklyn, November 13

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THE HASTY CHUPPAH
An all new production that reunites the dynamic duo of Robin Garbose and Judy Winegard in an exclusive performance for the Ten Yad audience that will dazzle you with phenomenal singing and acting versatility, evoking both tears and laughter.

Directed and produced by Robin Garbose, and featuring an all-star cast, led by Judy Winegard, who mesmerizes audiences wherever she performs. Judy Winegard is best known in her roles as the clumsy fix-it lady Shterna Sara in [...]