“Yom Kippur” by William Kurelek, 1975.

This painting is part of the “Jewish Life in Canada” series, which consists of sixteen paintings that provide historical depictions of Jewish life in Canada. Kurelek was of Ukranian descent and grew up in Stonewall, Manitoba. He is regarded as one of the most successful Canadian artists of his generation. Kurelek died at age 50 in November 1977. Some of the paintings from this series can be seen on the Fourth Floor of the Lipa Green Building. UJA Federation.

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