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B'nai B'rith honors Esther Wertheimer
Boca Raton News
April 28, 1997
Correspondence from exotic destinations is routine for
Esther Wertheimer, a sculptor whose bold, bronze works are
popular in all time zones and hemispheres - including her
primary residence of Boca Raton.
She is a national treasure in her adopted homeland of
Canada, and many cities in the Far East would gladly call
her one of their own. So it's not surprising the B'nai
B'rith Foundation of the United States honored her this
spring with the 1997 International Arts Award. B'nai B'rith
Focus Unit 5504 elegantly presented the award at a black-tie
dinner dance at the Boca Raton Marriott Hotel.
Sid Closter, trustee of the B'nai B'rith Foundation of the
United States, presented the award recognizing Wertheimer's
international artistic achievements - which are
considerable: two exhibits recently in Japan (Tokyo and
Nagoya), with future ones planned, for Seoul, Talpei and
Japan. In April, Wertheimer is a featured lecturer in
Singapore, another popular market for her works.
President Bill Clinton is among U.S. dignitaries who wrote
glowing letters of acknowledgment for Wertheimer's B'nai
B'rith Award: "Sculpture challenges us to explore our
boundaries and to celebrate our diversity, uniting people in
a common expression of humanity. You can be proud of your
work to advance this legacy. Your striking bronze
sculptures, full of energy and life, have enriched our
culture and delighted art lovers around the world."
She received similar praises from Vice President Al Gore,
U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler and Gov. Lawton Chiles.
Jan McArt was honorary chair of the event; Marleen Forkas
served as general chair; Betty Pepper was co-chair; Hope
Tepper served as host chair; and Co-hosts for Focus Unit
5504 were Arlene Dorin and Naomi Tandet.
Their committee included Dr. Ealeen Abelle, Adelaide Altman,
Gloria Bork, Robert Eisenberg, Eileen Fass, Helen Kushner,
Howard Ryals, Arthur Sondak, and Merlie Winnick. B'nai
B'rith District Five was represented by executive director
Michele Sheppard.
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