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مادر نمونه و بانوی فرهیختۀ پیشگام
گیتی معراج برخوردار
هنرمند نقاش و بانوی خیّرِ بشردوست
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یکشنبه 15 دسامبر 2019 ساعت 11 صبح
Gity Meraj Barkhordar
Mrs. Gity Meraj Barkhordar is an artist, social activist, and long-time board member of the IJWO. An early feminist and a formidable advocate of education and independence for women, she is a mother of three, grandmother of nine, and matriarch of many. Born in Tehran to parents of Esfahani origin, Gity was one of ten children–seven of them girls. Her maternal grandmother, the inimitable Tavoos Khanoom, was a self-made business woman who had supported herself and her young children by selling jewelry to the Royal Court. Gity’s mom, Heshmat Meraj, is remembered for her charitable work and her many philanthropic contributions to the Jewish community in Iran.
Gity excelled at school and would undoubtedly have pursued an active career outside the home had she not met the handsome Francois Barkhordar. They were married in 1958 and went on to have three girls.
Gity’s life in Iran was mostly devoted to raising her daughters to become independent, educated and, eventually, professional women. She did, however, continue her own studies as well. In 1977 she and Francois moved their family to Los Angeles where Gity began painting, first with Ostad Peyman and later with Shahin Mojtaba’i.
Gity has been one of the most valuable and active board members of the Iranian Jewish Women’s Organization since 2005. Gity has provided almost all the art works of the organization, including all the invitations, publications and printing. Her enthusiasm, and generosity towards the Organization has been exemplary. Gity has donated her art works to other charitable organizations as well.
Gity’s greatest aspiration has been to heal the world one broken heart at a time. Her daughters–Janette Monfared, Gina Nahai, Gentille Farshadfar–are all successful professionals.