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The Jewish Voice, Page 13

Local Happenings from page 12 engagement. We look forward to the exciting exhibitions and It was in Okinawa
initiatives that Anthony will bring to our organization.” that Debbie met her
Gonzalez Receives here in Tequesta,” said Record. “I’m looking forward husband, Alan, a military
“I am honored to be welcomed by the vibrant art community
pilot who went on to a
Shofar Award to getting to know the community better, collaborating, career as a commercial
exploring, and celebrating artists at Lighthouse ArtCenter.” airline pilot. Debbie and
Temple Judea is Born and raised in Florida, Record pursued his studies Alan have lived in the
honored to present in studio art at the University of South Florida, followed area for 30 years and
its Shofar Award by a master of fine arts degree from the San Francisco Art are members of Temple
to Ruth Gonzalez. Institute. While teaching art history and studio art courses at Judea in Palm Beach
The award is given various colleges, he co-founded the artist cooperative gallery Gardens, one of St. George’s regular serving groups.
at the temple’s QUAID, based in Tampa, where he curated exhibitions from When not volunteering, Debbie enjoys quilting, reading,
annual meeting in 2014 to 2023. He served as the studio programs coordinator and caring for her rescue Cairn Terrier named Minnie Mouse.
recognition of an for the Tampa Museum of Art from 2018 to 2022 and then as What Debbie most wants readers to know is that a void
individual who has curator at the Museum of Florida Art & Culture from 2022 to is created in our volunteer force as northern residents who
answered the call of 2024, where he curated exhibitions of contemporary artists winter in the south head home for the summer. She and others
service and who has and collectors from Florida. Record is also a painter, and were recruited to St. George Table by friends and neighbors.
made a true commitment to Temple Judea. his work has been exhibited internationally at galleries and In the words of volunteer Debbie Kinback, “You can do it,
Ruth joined Temple Judea in 2005 and since then has been museums in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Kanazawa, too. Come join us!” For volunteer information, please call
tirelessly volunteering serving as Sisterhood co-president, Vancouver, and elsewhere. Temple Judea at 561-624-4633.
membership chair, board member, and now board member On June 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Record will lead a panel
and chair of the Caring Committee. discussion with artists from Artistry Through the Ages, Better Times Ahead
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s current exhibition. Meet Record and
Members of the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens gathered
Lighthouse ArtCenter learn about the evolution of the exhibiting artists’ work and in the home of Rabbi Dovid and Chana Vigler for an intimate
teaching philosophies.
Welcomes Anthony Record programs, please visit lighthousearts.org. and uplifting spiritual experience. The event took place
For more information about Lighthouse ArtCenter and its
on the final day of Passover, a festival that celebrates the
As its New Curator conviction that the best days of humanity lie ahead of us. As
the sun slowly set on the festival of Passover, attendees of
Lighthouse ArtCenter Meet Volunteer this holy gathering were strengthened in these dark times by
in Tequesta announces Debbie Kinback the conviction that better times are in store for us, empowered
the appointment of
Anthony Record as its Debbie Kinback has been serving St. George Table guests
new curator. Record has since the early days of covid in 2020 and hasn’t missed a
been deeply involved beat since. Recruited to St. George by fellow volunteer Patty
in the Florida art scene Sullivan, Debbie has been an integral part of the food service
throughout his career, program for more than four years. She currently serves as a
enriching the community lead volunteer two days a week at St. George Table’s Victory
through his dedication City location.
to visual art. He brings a Debbie has had a heart for service all her adult life. After
wealth of experience and expertise to this pivotal role. graduating from college, she landed a job with the American
“We are delighted to welcome Anthony to the Lighthouse Red Cross at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan,
ArtCenter family,” said Jeni Licata, executive director. “His providing aid to military families. During her career as a
passion for the arts, coupled with his extensive experience social worker, she worked for United Way and March of
in curation and education, will be instrumental in advancing Dimes. So it was natural for her to continue her service to
our mission of fostering artistic excellence and community others in her post-retirement years. Local Happenings on page 14

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