Upcoming Exhibition: August 24
Facing the Sea
by Daniel Tchetchik
Facing the Sea is photographer Daniel Tchetchik's newest body of work, created with HaGal Sheli (My Wave), an Israeli nonprofit that uses surfing as a therapeutic tool for trauma recovery. Featuring portraits of individuals directly affected by October 7, each photographed against the endless horizon of the sea, the exhibition explores resilience, healing, and hope. Through these intimate encounters, viewers are invited to reflect on the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of renewal even in the face of profound loss.
Artist Talk: October 1 | 6:00 PM
Go beyond the exhibition with an evening featuring photographer Daniel Tchetchik as he shares the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind Facing the Sea. Learn about his collaboration with HaGal Sheli (My Wave), the role of the sea as a symbol throughout his work, and the lives behind the portraits.
Sign Up Here!
Meet the Artist:
Daniel Tchetchik is an artist, photographer, and founder and chief editor of the Haaretz photography blog. His work has been in special exhibitions, is on permanent display in museums and collections worldwide, and has appeared in The New Yorker, The Financial Times, and other prominent platforms. His recent project about October 7th was shown at the ZAZ10TS Gallery and on its Times Square billboard. He is a Murray Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative (MGSDII) Visiting Professor in San Diego State University's School of Art and Design during Fall 2026.
Learn More About Daniel!
About the Gotthelf Art Gallery
Mission
The Gotthelf Art Gallery is part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and is devoted to expanding and enriching cultural life in San Diego by presenting the finest in Jewish artistic expressions, encouraging the preservation of Jewish culture and heritage, and nurturing new creativity in the arts.
Housed at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, this 1,000-square-foot space offers the opportunity for the community at large to explore the richness and diversity of Jewish culture through exhibits that feature contemporary artists and a wide variety of visual media.
