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About Michel Botman

Michel Botman was born in Belgium, where visual arts have always flirted with the limits of reality. In the eighties, Michel Botman started exploring the first tools to manipulate images though computers. For about 15 years, Michel Botman worked throughout Europe in the emerging field of Computer Applications for the Graphic Arts. Extensive experience in Digital Imaging allowed Michel to move into the field of computerized systems for Diagnostic Imaging. As VP Sales & Marketing for eSys Medical and later with Eclipsys, Michel Botman always remained dedicated to the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of his career. At the present time, Michel Botman is refocusing his life towards graphic arts. “I studied photography in Europe, but never had time to practice it enough. Life took me on other paths towards computer technologies and running a business. I enjoyed it very much, but I also love art. I always keep my eyes open for exciting opportunities and people that touch my heart.” Michel Botman currently lives between Toronto, Canada and Bangkok, Thailand. Above Gravatar pictures are of Michel Botman and his son Noah Botman.

“I have no face”, a tale of Ambulatory Coercion

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Michel Botman

. . . . . . Above: Woman in chador overlooking the Bosphorus from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.  (Michel Botman Photography, June 2009) The contrast between the dark clothing and the luminous landscape inspired a short piece about the Islamic … Continue reading →

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Who is a Jew? Should Judaism recognize children of Jewish fathers as halachically Jewish?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Michel Botman

. . . . . . . A recent study conducted at Germany’s University of Tubingen of three thousand year old DNA from Tutankhamun’s mummy identifies King Akhenaten as his genetic father and proves that Queen Nefertiti – King Akhenaten’s … Continue reading →

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Conversion catastrophe

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Michel Botman

. .Young Russian Jewish girls near Kikar Hamedina, Tel Aviv.  (Michel Botman Photography, 2007). Reflections on Paul Lungen’s excellent article regarding Israeli Rabbi Michael Melchior’s warning that “Haredi Jews slamming the door on conversions that don’t comply with their own … Continue reading →

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Happy Happy …

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Michel Botman

Nous avons passé les fêtes en famille à Fort Lauderdale. Pour le réveillon de nouvel an, nous avons fait un petit feu d’artifice dans le jardin de la maison de Rica et Aron.  C’est devenu une tradition familiale.  Ces dix … Continue reading →

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Coureur de bois

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Michel Botman

. . . . . . . On January 28, 2010, I was invited to take the Oath of Citizenship in front of Judge Gill in Toronto. Lindy and Noah took the morning off in order to be present. It … Continue reading →

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Clothes for Haiti

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Michel Botman

. . . . . . . Four days after the massive January 12 earthquake that devastated Haiti, Lindy heard on CBC radio that a collection of clothes was being organized at the North York Civic center. We spoke about … Continue reading →

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Two hundred and fifty trees adopted during Noah’s Bar Mitzvah!

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Michel Botman

. . . . . . . . . Noah’s Bar Mitzvah, on November 12, 2009, was truly a wonderful and meaningful event filled with joy and profound emotions.  It was fantastic to have all our closest friends and family … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Slide Show

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Michel Botman

Click on the link below to see a short sideshow played at the Pride of Israel on November 12, 2009, during Noah’s Bar Mitzvah.  Enjoy!  Noah’s Slide Show on You Tube For best quality please select 720P at the bottom … Continue reading →

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Michel’s few words at Noah’s Bar Mitzvah

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Michel Botman

Before I start my speech, let me start by telling you what I am not going to say today.

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