User:Tsurielsdomi/sandbox

Tsuriel Sdomi (Hebrew: צוריאל סדומי), (born June 10, 1965) is an Israeli-Portuguese lawyer, author, and artisan whose works have been exhibited in Italy, Israel, and the United States. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, Sdomi has been actively involved in the art world throughout his career. He currently directs the "Diokan" Israeli School of Art.

For over 14 years, Sdomi has served as the general manager of the Israeli Plectrum Orchestra. His collection of short stories has received high praise from literary and academic circles both nationally and internationally.

Early life and education
Sdomi is Jewish, with both his father of Spanish-Portuguese descent and his mother of Yemeni descent also being Jewish. He has six siblings.

Sdomi's family moved to Israel after World War II caused by the Jewish exodus from the Muslim world In 1949-1950, during which nearly all of Yemen's Jewish population relocated to Israel.

After completing his basic studies, Tsuriel served in the Israeli Defense Forces participating in two significant conflicts: the 1982 Lebanon War and the First Intifada in the Palestinian Territories from 1987 to 1993. Following this, he pursued a degree in biochemistry at Bar-Ilan University from 1992 to 1994, achieving commendable results. However, upon finishing his biochemistry program, he decided to change career paths and enrolled in law school at the same university, where he earned his law degree from 1994 to 1998.

During his legal studies, Tsuriel developed an interest in the arts, despite having had no previous direct exposure to the field, despite coming from a family with distinguished siblings. In 1999, he began his art education at the Avni Institute of Art and Design, focusing on a Bachelor's degree in painting and sculpture from 2002 to 2004. Afterwards, he chose to specialize further in painting and sculpture, undertaking a postgraduate program at the Jerusalem Studio School from 2002 to 2004.

Throughout his art education, Tsuriel participated in an exchange program at the International School of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy, and also at the Maryland Institute College of Art in the United States. He completed his studies in 2006, enriched by these international experiences.

Career
During his military service, Sdomi was part of the Corps of Medical Services, utilizing his background in biochemistry from Bar-Ilan University. After completing his law degree in 1998, he worked in several law offices while simultaneously pursuing studies in the arts.

Following his art education, Sdomi joined one of Israel's largest law firms, S.Biran & Co, in Tel Aviv, where he worked as a legal intern for a year. To support his family, he also began working with the Israel plectrum orchestra as an orchestra manager and player.

By 2005, he shifted his focus to international events for the orchestra devoting himself full-time to the orchestra, serving as orchestra manager for 14 years and 8 months.

During his international orchestra performances, he gathered many ideas and topics that inspired him to write historical novels. His first international success was "The Case of the German Doctor " published by the Israeli agency Ebookpro and available on Amazon.

Sculptures

 * Parco Nonantola, Rosh Ha'ayin - Israel    Parco Nonantula.png

The connection between Rosh HaAyin and the story of the children of "Villa Emma" began when Sdomi met an elderly woman in Pordenone during a regional festival in 2018. She emotionally shared about the children of Villa Emma, who were saved by residents of Nonantola during World War II. This encounter moved Tsuriel to investigate further, revealing a heroic yet unrecognized act by the villagers. Alongside his friend Raffaello Hatuka, Tsuriel approached the mayor of Rosh HaAyin to construct a park and monument commemorating this humanitarian effort.

The project was realized, which also included an educational center for Israeli and Italian children to promote intercultural understanding. Additionally, Tsuriel collaborated with Francesco Lotoro to preserve and promote musical compositions created during the Holocaust, aiming to establish a profound connection between younger generations in Israel and Italy through music and historical remembrance.


 * Biliam [פרשת בלק ] Facedada.png

In 2022, Tsuriel was commissioned by The Amen Institute to sculpt a statue conveying a message against anti-Semitism, aligning with their mission to broaden the interpretation of Jewish texts and foster creative expression.

Tsuriel Sdomi's sculpture delves into the complex narrative of Bilam, a central figure in the Torah portion named after Balak. The artwork focuses on Bilam's paradoxical role as a prophet without a nation, symbolized by his one-eyed depiction reflecting the "evil eye" and his detachment from communal and covenantal bonds.

The sculpture explores themes of anti-Semitism through Bilam's interactions with Balak, highlighting the eternal struggle between fear, disgust, and hatred towards the Israelites. It underscores the enduring tension and misunderstandings between nations, echoing the Torah's reflection on the unpredictability of relationships beyond the Jewish community.

Writing
The new fairy tales of the Grimm Brothers הסיפורים החדשים של האחים גרין

This book was written by Tsuriel Sdomi and published by Pardes Publishing in 2019, and it was one of the best-selling book in Israel.

The Editor Dr. Dana Olmert, commented on Tsuriel's style of writing:

''"You have a writing talent and a cohesive style. My impression is that you are a writer in the full sense of the word, and I guess not of recent." (OLMERT, 2020)''


 * About the book:

The Grimm Brothers' New Fairy Tales addresses contemporary and poignant issues such as hatred and fear of the other, and prejudice against those who are perceived as different. This includes exploring themes of gender and sexuality ("Agatha"), racial tensions between blacks and whites in 1950s America ("World Glory" and "Black Earth"), and the complex relationships between Jews and Christians, with the Holocaust looming in the background ("Pilgrimage," "Living Room," "Soundtrack," and "The Grimm Brothers' New Stories").

The book's uniqueness lies in its handling of universal issues, which, according to author Amichai Shalev, connect with the collective subconscious of world literature. These stories were featured in prominent literary outlets in Israel, such as "Yedioth Ahronoth," "Makor Rishon," "Even Hachoshen," "Moznayim," and "Hachotem." They garnered acclaim from notable literary figures like Professor Menachem Perry and Professor, writer, and poet Miron Isaacson.


 * News:

The book has been translated into English, Italian, and Portuguese, and efforts are underway to secure an agency for publication.

The Case of the German Doctor

This book was written by Tsuriel Sdomi and published by EbookPro in 2023, and it was one of the best-selling books on Amazon for three weeks.

The author of 'Il caso Mortara', Daniele Scalise, commented on Tsuriel's book:

''"Tsuriel Sdomi brings his existential restlessness back to the creative space." (SCALISE, 2023)''


 * About the book:

The Case of the German Doctor is a based-on-true-events story about William, the son of an SS officer, who relocates to the United States during World War II after learning his mother has Jewish ancestry. Following his grandmother's death, William inherits a noble title and wealth, becoming a gynecologist. At a medical conference in London, he discovers his father's wartime fate from a mysterious German doctor. Returning to the U.S., William opens a clinic and, with his cousin Katharina, helps Jewish women conceive. Accused of attempting genetic manipulation by a Holocaust survivor, William faces a controversial trial exploring themes of inherited evil and morality.

After launching the book on Amazon, Sdomi was invited to participate in the World's largest book fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023, where he made numerous contacts and closed a deal with two publishing houses: the Spanish publisher, which is currently being translated into Spanish, and the agency in the United States, scheduled for publication in 2025.