Israela Margalit is a critically acclaimed, award-winning playwright and TV writer, a renowned concert pianist and recording artist, and recently a published author of short fiction and nonfiction. Her honors include an EMMY nomination, winner Gold Medal the New York Film and Television Festival, winner two NEA Media Awards, Certificate of Merit as Finalist at the Long Island Film Festival, winner Best Production the New York International Midtown Theater Festival, Best Play Honorary Mention the New York 15-minute Play Festival, Ovation-recommendation LA, Winner Best CD the British Music Industry Award.