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Other Jewish artists have made Saint John their adopted home. Toby Graser is known for her abstract works in collage, mixed media and acrylic. She often presents several works on a theme, including the Jewish alphabet and music. Sidi Schaffer lived in the city for about a decade beginning in the late 1980s. She became a part of the local art community as a painter and printmaker and was widely known elsewhere for her murals. Teaching art to children was also part of her contribution and as Hebrew School teacher oversaw the creation of a large mural which was displayed in the synagogue. Josh Beutel, formerly of Montreal, is known primarily for his editorial cartoons in the Saint John daily newspapers and his freelance work elsewhere. Others who painted as talented amateurs, included Dr. M.I. Polowin, Frances Meltzer Geltman and Gladys Davis.

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Josh Beutel
1990s
Saint John, New Brunswick

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Frances Meltzer Geltman
1980s
Saint John, New Brunswick