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Ukrainian-Israeli Artist Simon Betuel's Journey of Resilience

4/12/2026

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Simon Betuel, a 46-year-old Ukraine-born Israeli artist, faced antisemitism before his family’s 1991 aliyah to Israel.
He served in the Givati Brigade and managed his family’s Judaica business until its 2023 closure.
Betuel co-founded a cosmetics company and created art rooted in Jewish themes and history.
His work has been exhibited in Israel and will be shown in Paris, and his Askila Gallery show explores man and God.

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Story summary

Simon Betuel, a 46-year-old Ukraine-born Israeli artist, faced antisemitism before his family’s 1991 aliyah to Israel.
He served in the Givati Brigade and managed his family’s Judaica business until its 2023 closure.
Betuel co-founded a cosmetics company and created art rooted in Jewish themes and history.
His work has been exhibited in Israel and will be shown in Paris, and his Askila Gallery show explores man and God.