Israeli Street Artist’s Unique Canvas Transforms Bomb Shelters into Dazzling Oasis NEW YORK, January 7, 2021 — It’s not uncommon to see children and families posing for photos in front of the bright, colorful murals in Wynwood, Miami…but how about in the Gaza Envelope? Responding to acts of terror, Israeli artist, Elisaf Miara made it his mission to beautify the structures that constantly remind Israeli’s in the Gaza region of the dangers lurking just around the corner; creating a calming oasis for families when they need to escape. “Imagine putting your young children to bed or helping them get ready for school in the morning, and suddenly, without notice, your family is jolted by the sound of a wailing siren and you have just a few seconds to run to the nearest bomb shelter before being surrounded by a barrage of rockets,” said Fred Toczek, a member of Jewish National Fund-USA’s Arts and Entertainment task force. “Hearing loud explosions while running for your life would be a terrifying experience for anyone, but it’s especially traumatic for children. Made possible by JNF-USA, these stunning masterpieces help young kids cope while living in fear and demonstrate how Israeli’s will always find a positive light — even in the darkest of times,” added Susan Farber, a JNF-USA Gaza Envelope task force member.