Minneapolis Artists
Linda Passon-McNally
I am a freelance photographer who has been involved with expressing and sharing passions through photographic explorations since the 1960’s. Photography has provided me with a way of extending memories from my life’s experiences, and a camera has been my constant companion.
I grew up in Duluth MN, graduated from the University of MN in Minneapolis, was employed in a long and satisfying career as a caseworker for Hennepin County Child Support Services, and even though I am technically retired, I enjoy working as a cashier at a local grocery store where I see the whole world go by. I also have been involved as a volunteer with many organizations - in the local Jewish community and beyond - and enjoy the interactions with people helping others.
My photographic interests vary to depict what I love: traveling and observing people in their environments, discovering patterns in landscapes and in nature, and capturing special moments on the “street.” I have participated in many classes, workshops, solo and group exhibitions which all fuel my creative interests.
I grew up in Duluth MN, graduated from the University of MN in Minneapolis, was employed in a long and satisfying career as a caseworker for Hennepin County Child Support Services, and even though I am technically retired, I enjoy working as a cashier at a local grocery store where I see the whole world go by. I also have been involved as a volunteer with many organizations - in the local Jewish community and beyond - and enjoy the interactions with people helping others.
My photographic interests vary to depict what I love: traveling and observing people in their environments, discovering patterns in landscapes and in nature, and capturing special moments on the “street.” I have participated in many classes, workshops, solo and group exhibitions which all fuel my creative interests.
David Sherman
David Sherman is a portrait, sports and editorial photographer with over 25 years of experience.
As the NBA Team Photographer for professional basketball teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Sherman has produced striking imagery that has been published internationally. In addition, David's adventurous spirit has taken him on professional assignments world-wide to China, Japan, England, France and Turkey.
A professional photographer since 1992, he serves as House Photographer for Target Center. David is highly regarded by professional practices, businesses and publications for his professionalism, his artist's eye and ability to masterfully draw out the true emotion and energy behind his subjects.
In 2010, David established Transfer of Memory, a touring exhibition of portraits and accompanying stories of Minnesota’s Holocaust Survivors.
As the NBA Team Photographer for professional basketball teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, Sherman has produced striking imagery that has been published internationally. In addition, David's adventurous spirit has taken him on professional assignments world-wide to China, Japan, England, France and Turkey.
A professional photographer since 1992, he serves as House Photographer for Target Center. David is highly regarded by professional practices, businesses and publications for his professionalism, his artist's eye and ability to masterfully draw out the true emotion and energy behind his subjects.
In 2010, David established Transfer of Memory, a touring exhibition of portraits and accompanying stories of Minnesota’s Holocaust Survivors.
Cathy Tobias
I love to travel and experience nature, cultures, and new wonders. I approach my life’s journey as if on a photo safari. With camera in hand, photo expeditions allow me to shift into an enhanced observational space; intentionally slowing down, heightening my senses, and absorbing the colors, layers, textures, stories, emotions, and wonders surrounding me.
I aim to capture new perspectives as they emerge, even in familiar places, inspiring a deeper love for life, intensifying a thirst for adventure, sparking imagination, provoking empathy, and deepening gratitude. In short, I hope to inspire others to slow down and take time to “enjoy the view” – with all its depth, breath, beauty and diversity.
Mostly, I worked in the field of physical rehabilitation as an occupational therapist and a clinical director. My specialty area was neurophysiological disorders like stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also, I have an aging life care company, helping families with aging relatives, and I am a certified life coach.
I was interested in photography much earlier; however, I only dove seriously into digital photography about 10 years ago. Last year, I completed a “General Studies in Photography” certificate from the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida.
I have had the opportunity to show my work with exhibits on Vietnam, Cuba, and a current series called, “Openings”. I have enjoyed entering my work into some photography shows too, and won some awards along the way. I am intrinsically driven to continually challenge myself, learn, and expand my skills.
I am inspired to capture special and meaningful moments in time, and tell stories that cause viewers to pause, be curious, and wonder more deeply into about the photograph.
I am passionate about adventure travel for opportunities to photograph various wonders, diverse cultures, nature, and landscapes around the world. I also love to explore repetitive patterns, shadows and reflections.
Currently, I split my time between Saint Paul, MN and Anna Maria, Fl.
I aim to capture new perspectives as they emerge, even in familiar places, inspiring a deeper love for life, intensifying a thirst for adventure, sparking imagination, provoking empathy, and deepening gratitude. In short, I hope to inspire others to slow down and take time to “enjoy the view” – with all its depth, breath, beauty and diversity.
Mostly, I worked in the field of physical rehabilitation as an occupational therapist and a clinical director. My specialty area was neurophysiological disorders like stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also, I have an aging life care company, helping families with aging relatives, and I am a certified life coach.
I was interested in photography much earlier; however, I only dove seriously into digital photography about 10 years ago. Last year, I completed a “General Studies in Photography” certificate from the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida.
I have had the opportunity to show my work with exhibits on Vietnam, Cuba, and a current series called, “Openings”. I have enjoyed entering my work into some photography shows too, and won some awards along the way. I am intrinsically driven to continually challenge myself, learn, and expand my skills.
I am inspired to capture special and meaningful moments in time, and tell stories that cause viewers to pause, be curious, and wonder more deeply into about the photograph.
I am passionate about adventure travel for opportunities to photograph various wonders, diverse cultures, nature, and landscapes around the world. I also love to explore repetitive patterns, shadows and reflections.
Currently, I split my time between Saint Paul, MN and Anna Maria, Fl.
Rehovot Artists
Pazil Assouline
I am a photographer and also have taught many workshops on baking and Israeli cooking. I am Jewish and Judaism is a part of my identity and my essence. I believe in my own way, I light Shabbat candles and keep Jewish holidays, but am not religious.
Anat Friedman
I am an art therapist in the field of digital art. I studied in Israel and abroad. I integrate a variety of technology as a tool of expression and creation for children, youth and adults, with an emphasis on complex disabilities. I teach enrichment workshops to individuals and professional staff. I ran an enrichment course at the Kibbutz College for art therapists and I am a part of the teaching staff of the Rett Syndrome organization. I also taught for a year at the school for instruction and therapy in the field of using digital art as a tool for expression and creation.
I participated in a conference in Australia and presented a way that people can create with their eyes for people who cannot used their arms and only use their eyes to control the computer. Read more here.
I am traditional and in the past I taught Hebrew and Jewish holidays in Sunday Schools in the US and activities in the field of digital creation in a Jewish framework at Chabbad. I believe in the importance of the special connection that the Jewish people has and the values of giving, belonging and helping others. I am raising my children in a traditional way and in my family we have secular, traditional and religious people and we all respect each other despite our different outlooks.
I participated in a conference in Australia and presented a way that people can create with their eyes for people who cannot used their arms and only use their eyes to control the computer. Read more here.
I am traditional and in the past I taught Hebrew and Jewish holidays in Sunday Schools in the US and activities in the field of digital creation in a Jewish framework at Chabbad. I believe in the importance of the special connection that the Jewish people has and the values of giving, belonging and helping others. I am raising my children in a traditional way and in my family we have secular, traditional and religious people and we all respect each other despite our different outlooks.
Rani Schieber
I worked for 5 years teaching art workshops in different fields to school children in elementary schools and community centers. I am a graduate of the screen arts department at Betzalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem and I have much knowledge in the field of digital art.
I come from a religious Zionist home, so Judaism is a large part of my life and keeps me busy on the level of philosophy, Jewish thought and practially, keeping mitzvot. Also on the creative level, my final project in school was the image of the Chassid from a women's perspective.
I come from a religious Zionist home, so Judaism is a large part of my life and keeps me busy on the level of philosophy, Jewish thought and practially, keeping mitzvot. Also on the creative level, my final project in school was the image of the Chassid from a women's perspective.
