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198428 minGdocumentary

Isaak Stern

198428 minGdocumentary

A masterclass by violinist Isaac Stern is featured alongside various projects funded by the Jerusalem Foundation in the Israeli capital.

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A masterclass by violinist Isaac Stern is featured alongside various projects funded by the Jerusalem Foundation in the Israeli capital.

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David Perlov

David Perlovdirector

Haim Lapidwriter

Isaac Sterncast

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Isaak Stern conducts a masterclass in Jerusalem, promoting the arts through the Jerusalem Foundation. The foundation funds cultural and educational projects in the city. Initiatives include theater performances, summer camps, and community center activities. The film also covers the inauguration of urban parks and the development of the Mishkenot Sha’ananim quarter. At the end, donor Harvey Rothenberg urges support from other philanthropists.

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