Massive Budapest Mural Fights Anti-Semitism
Artists 4 Israel Mission to Budapest Combats Anti-Semitism and Commemorates Hannah Szenes
Digital rendering of Artists 4 Israel’s latest mural to be painted in Budapest, Hungary. The mural reads: “Hannah Szenes: Hungarian. Jewish. Zionist. Poet. Warrior. Combat Anti-Semitism!”
My God, My God, I pray that these things never end,The sand and the sea,
The rustle of the waters,
Lightning of the Heavens,
The prayer of Man.
-Poems, By Hannah Szenes
Los Angeles, CA: Feb. 15, 2021 – What do the bustling streets of Israel and Hungary have in common? Soon, both will be home to striking murals created by Artists 4 Israel; telling the history of Hannah Szenes, famous Zionist heroine and poet.
Budapest, Hungary, once a friend to the Jewish people, has fallen ill to the plague of rising anti-Semitism across Europe. Artists 4 Israel needs your help to complete its latest mission: stopping Jew hatred in Hungary.
The giant mural will be painted by well-known Hungarian artist “Taker One”. Taker has long been a part of Artists 4 Israel’s missions to paint bomb shelters in Sderot and the rest of the communities on the border of Gaza. While there, he fell in love with the Jewish people; their resilience, passion and empathy. That’s why he’s asked to be the one to paint this installation of Hannah Szenes in their honor and in opposition to anti-Semitism of all forms.
The venue, an eleven story tall residential building that sits across one of Budapests’ busiest subway stations is also located on a heavily trafficked road to and from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
As tens of thousands pass everyday, they can’t help but be influenced by its message:
“Hannah Szenes: Hungarian. Jewish. Zionist. Poet. Warrior. Combat Anti-Semitism!”
It is a clear reminder to the people of Hungary of their shared history with the State of Israel and the Jewish People.
What can you do to help? Reconnect with the incredible Zionist story of Hannah Szenes by joining Artists 4 Israel for a heart-warming global tour of Artists 4 Israel's greatest international murals on Wednesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET. You’ll also hear from artist Taker One, a non-Jewish artist who’s quest is to support the Jewish people against the rising tide of anti semitism in Europe and from CEO, Craig Dershowitz about how A4I has created pro-Israel sentiment in the unlikeliest of places, including South Africa and Indonesia. Click here to register.
Artists 4 Israel’s goal is to raise $15,000 dollars in order to complete the project. Click here to learn how you can stand up for Israel through the transformative power of art and make a difference from thousands of miles away. #ArtOverHate
Event Information:
What: Global Art Tour - Hannah Szenes Mural in Hungary by Artists 4 Israel
When: Wednesday, February 24 at 4:00 PM PT/7:00 PM ET
Where: Link provided upon registration. Register here.
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsors:
End Jew Hatred
Combat Anti-Semitism
If your organization would like to become a co-sponsor, please contact us.
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