Healing through art

THIS year marks the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of the Planetary Healing Artists Association of Australia, which was established to create a platform for artists and musicians to share ideas for a sustainable future in a creative way.

The 10-year anniversary event took place at the Mary Kehoe Community Centre in Albert Park where various faith communities were represented.

The Jewish faith was represented by artist Lee Hirsch and St Kilda Shule’s Rabbi Yaakov Glasman, who spoke on behalf of both the shule and the Rabbinical Association of Australasia, of which he is the president.

“This event was unique in that it highlighted some of the outstanding artistic and musical talent that exists among a diverse range of people of all ages, and from many ethnic and religious backgrounds,” Rabbi Glasman said. “I shared a spiritual message about the tent of Abraham, which had an entrance on all four sides and was seen as a symbol of hospitality and kindness to all people, irrespective of their background, faith and beliefs. It was an absolute privilege to have represented the Jewish community.”

Hirsch said the work of the Planetary Healing Artists Association of Australia “illustrates the need for the youth to express themselves and have a voice and input into future planning for education and wellbeing”.

She added, “Youth need to be supported to have universal skills to hope and cope with global change.”