Thank you so much, Marsha for your support! I would love to start a newsletter to keep everyone posted. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to me any time at DanielleArisArts@gmail.com
So happy I met you, Mimi, and the cosmos clearly wouldn’t have had it any other way! Thank you for paving the way with your incredible book; I never would have guessed what I was in for in a search for a book club but it’s better than I thought it would be!
P.S. THIS IS MY PUBLIC ENDORSEMENT FOR TAP DANCING ON EVEREST EVERYBODY READ IT BUY IT AND EAT IT!
Judeo-Arabic is a beautiful language. My first husband who is from Turkey speaks Ladino (which, unfortunately, I never learned) but I knew some people who speak Judeo-Arabic as their first language. Among them was the wonderful Israeli writer Sami Michaeli who sadly passed away recently. He was born in Baghdad. I met him at a conference for writers who write in a language that is not their mother tongue. Even though he was a renown Hebrew writer, his first language was Arabic.
Wow, that’s incredible that you got to meet Sami Michaeli. And from what I understand his sister was married to Eli Cohen! We are a strong tribe and we deserve to be acknowledged and seen in our authenticity within our own community. Thank you for sharing.
Danielle was my hebrew school teacher fifteen years ago. She taught us about Chagall and other Jewish artists, shared stories from her LaGuardia days, and, perhaps most impactful of all, was the first person to ever teach me about Israel. We did a project about researching different Israeli cities and then presenting them to the class. I came from a family that didn’t discuss Israel at all; I never went to camp; I was a rare Jew who for most of my childhood was completely disconnected from Israel. But Danielle, who spoke of Israel so fondly, was the one who planted that seed in my mind. When I graduated high school nearly a decade later, I moved to Israel for a year and finally discovered the wonders of the land for myself. Danielle and I stayed in touch throughout my time there. She will always be an important part of my Israel journey. It was so amazing to be able to read her incredible narrative here. Thank you, Danielle, for inspiring me as a child and continuing to do so now by sharing your story.
It was my pleasure having the chance to teach you, Liliana! So much thanks for this wonderful comment because these rewards are what makes teaching so great. Always keep exploring because I know you’re inspiring so many - including me!
This is a magnificent and inspiring story. I loved every word
Thank you, Ellen!
I also love dance. I would love to see you in a performance.
Thank you so much, Marsha for your support! I would love to start a newsletter to keep everyone posted. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to me any time at DanielleArisArts@gmail.com
Hi Marsha,
Here is the information for Nutcracker this December. Feel free to reach out via the email I listed with any questions.
Happy Holidays!
Danielle
https://www.cheneyhall.org/
Lovely writing and so personal and courageous, thank you for sharing 🙏
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, Chaim!
Thank you for sharing your story! I enjoyed reading it so much!
Thanks for your wonderful feedback and for reading, Alesia ❤️ This makes me so happy!
The photo is still wonderful! So joyful. So exuberant. You are showing such happiness, love and life to all of us.
Such an amazing read and even more amazing woman! What a gift you are Danielle.
Love you, Michelle! Always cherish our friendship and family ship and expect to move into your basement any day now 🤗
This is gorgeous! So happy I met you Danielle and love reading your story. You express the magic of dancing and your Jewish neshama so beautifully 💜
So happy I met you, Mimi, and the cosmos clearly wouldn’t have had it any other way! Thank you for paving the way with your incredible book; I never would have guessed what I was in for in a search for a book club but it’s better than I thought it would be!
P.S. THIS IS MY PUBLIC ENDORSEMENT FOR TAP DANCING ON EVEREST EVERYBODY READ IT BUY IT AND EAT IT!
Judeo-Arabic is a beautiful language. My first husband who is from Turkey speaks Ladino (which, unfortunately, I never learned) but I knew some people who speak Judeo-Arabic as their first language. Among them was the wonderful Israeli writer Sami Michaeli who sadly passed away recently. He was born in Baghdad. I met him at a conference for writers who write in a language that is not their mother tongue. Even though he was a renown Hebrew writer, his first language was Arabic.
Wow, that’s incredible that you got to meet Sami Michaeli. And from what I understand his sister was married to Eli Cohen! We are a strong tribe and we deserve to be acknowledged and seen in our authenticity within our own community. Thank you for sharing.
Danielle was my hebrew school teacher fifteen years ago. She taught us about Chagall and other Jewish artists, shared stories from her LaGuardia days, and, perhaps most impactful of all, was the first person to ever teach me about Israel. We did a project about researching different Israeli cities and then presenting them to the class. I came from a family that didn’t discuss Israel at all; I never went to camp; I was a rare Jew who for most of my childhood was completely disconnected from Israel. But Danielle, who spoke of Israel so fondly, was the one who planted that seed in my mind. When I graduated high school nearly a decade later, I moved to Israel for a year and finally discovered the wonders of the land for myself. Danielle and I stayed in touch throughout my time there. She will always be an important part of my Israel journey. It was so amazing to be able to read her incredible narrative here. Thank you, Danielle, for inspiring me as a child and continuing to do so now by sharing your story.
It was my pleasure having the chance to teach you, Liliana! So much thanks for this wonderful comment because these rewards are what makes teaching so great. Always keep exploring because I know you’re inspiring so many - including me!