Bolt of inspiration...back from the Holy Land!

I am back from Israel and I am happy to report that the trip was a success! It was an amazing trip filled with insights, exploration, meetings and profound awareness of the power of the Holy City. I discovered a Segway tour at the Haas Promenade, I shot an M-16 and woke up at 4:30am to see the sunrise over the Kotel...gevalt! It is always important for me to go beyond my comfort zone and push myself. It clears my brain and allows new insights to arise.

Just a few days before I left for Israel, I had the extraordinary pleasure of producing the Ma'aleh event I had been sharing with you in my previous entries. It was well attended, and very successful. The films presented were professional and of exceptionally high grade. The event took place at the Music Hall Theatre and it was hosted by Tom Barad and his committee. Michal Borkaw (producer of "Friends") moderated the Q&A which was very enlightening. Here's is some of the feedback we received after the event:

"We were privileged to be there..knowing about Maale changed us...invigorated is a way and gave us so much to think about!"
Lollie Seidenfeld - Attendee

"Maale is a one of a kind film school. It is a place with a passion for storytelling, a place with an advanced understanding of the complexity and power behind film-making. The moral and ethical boundaries that infuse the films only make them more dense and important."
Mia Goldman - Film Editor and  Producer "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

Now that I am back in town I am moving forward at lightening speed on the production of the Aish Los Angeles Banquet which will be held on May 11, 2110. Stay tuned as this powerful program develops. This will be a banquet not to be missed!

Here are a few pictures from my trip to Israel and the Ma'aleh Film Festival.