Immigrants Exhibit Their Art Work In Jerusalem

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An exhibition of works of art by new immigrants is currently being shown at the Jerusalem Theater in the capital. The exhibition was organized jointly by the Council of Immigrants Associations in Israel , the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Absorption and Immigration.Thirty artists who immigrated to Israel from all over the world, and live in different areas in Israel were selected to exhibit their works at this prestigious center of culture in Jerusalem. Mario Lev president of the immigrants' council said the objective of the event is to facilitate the  immigrants entry into the local art scene, since sometimes they encounter difficulties in gaining access to the country's galleries. Lev said th