I need the public’s help. I’m on a mission to help the Ellis family, whom I’ve known since I was toddler. One of the former patriarchs of the family, Irving Belfer, was a Holocaust survivor. After his liberation, he created several artworks that are museum quality. During his 2nd new life in America, he displayed his artwork throughout his house. He wanted his children and grandchildren to see them. This continued until his death in 2012. Sine then, his artwork was placed in public storage, and the prices are increasing each year. I’ve been reaching out to a few museums myself. I’m trying to see if they’d be willing to reach back to family. Nevertheless, his artwork collection is so huge, the museums can’t permanently hold them. The family is willing at this time that even if a portion of his artwork is taken by a few willing museums, organizations and even private Jewish day schools and/or colleges, it’s a way to preserve his legacy. I’m helping to publicize his artworks, and you can watch my video short here:
(I meant to say patriarch in the video, not patron.) You can watch the short documentary about the artist below. It was filmed by a former student at CSUN.
If you can provide any information, that would be of great help. Please reach out to me directly at becca@becca-b.com. Thank you, and Shalom.
Have you contacted Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation or the Simon Wiesenthal Center Or the American Jewish University?
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No, but I’ll inform Terry about it. Thanks for the info.
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Actually, The American Jewish University is now closed according to her. The Milken school is taking over the location at some point.
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