The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the band's performance.

The art installation "4 x Sally" at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute explores the complex story of Salomon Perels, a Jewish man who had to adopt a Nazi alter ego to survive during World War II, and the lasting impact this experience has had on him.

The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company under new leadership, emphasizing intimate, top-quality performances in a setting more akin to the composer's intentions.

The article explores the misconception that Jews have not historically engaged in visual art due to the prohibition against making images in the Second Commandment.

The text discusses the author's experiences visiting monuments and memorials to Jewish history in Berlin and Prague, observing the contrast between dispassionate and specific depictions of the Holocaust.

A recent exhibition in the Vatican showcased a prominent display of a gold menorah as a symbol of Judaism, highlighting the cooperation between the Vatican and the Roman Jewish Community.

In a discussion led by Don, Noah, and journalist Naomi Zeveloff, three main topics were covered: the divide between Israel's economic elite and political elite, the mainstreaming of the radical Cinematheque in Tel Aviv, and a new government funding app designed to combat BDS.

Abbi Jacobson, known for her work on Broad City, has launched a podcast called A Piece of Work in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and WNYC Studios.

The text discusses the issue of disrespect and inappropriate behavior at sensitive locations such as Holocaust memorials and concentration camps, particularly focusing on a project called Yolocaust by Shahak Shapira.

"Oslo" is a play by J. T. Rogers that delves into the negotiations leading to the first Oslo Accord signed by Israel and the Palestinians in 1993.

Maayan Zilberman, a New York-based confectioner and artist, has created an art project called SUGE inspired by gemstones, crafting sculptures out of sugar and isomalt that resemble crystals like amethyst and topaz, currently exhibited at Furth Yashar & Gallery in Los Angeles.

The Skirball Cultural Center's Noah's Ark exhibit in Los Angeles offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors.

Leela Corman, a well-known illustrator and cartoonist, is recognized for her graphic novel "Unterzakhn," which has received nominations for prestigious awards such as the LA Times Book Award and the Eisner Award.

Judy Blume, renowned author and influential figure in young adult literature, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

The Letters section of the Spring 2017 issue explores various aspects of Jewish culture and history.

"Are Clothes Modern?" was an exhibition organized by architect Bernard Rudofsky in 1944 at New York's Museum of Modern Art to critique contemporary mass-produced clothing as impractical and visually unappealing.

Jonathan Levi's novel "Septimania" tells the story of Malory, a British organ-tuner who discovers he is a descendant of the Jewish exilarch of Baghdad, Charlemagne, and Harun al-Rashid, inheriting diverse legacies.

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover three main topics: the surprising suggestion that Israeli settlements are shrinking, not growing; the Supreme Court's approval of the practice of shunning husbands who refuse to grant their wives divorces; and the iconic nature of David Rubinger's photograph of paratroopers at the Wailing Wall.

The iron gate with the infamous message "Arbeit macht frei" from the Dachau Nazi camp, which was stolen over two years ago, has been returned and welcomed back to Dachau.

Art Spiegelman pays tribute to his late friend and collaborator, artist Si Lewen, in a new project titled "Si Lewen's Parade: An Artist's Odyssey."

The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol.

After a legal battle, a Munich court decided that the art hoard of the late Cornelius Gurlitt, suspected of being stolen by Nazis, will be transferred to Switzerlands Kunstmuseum Bern following Gurlitt's will.

Israeli artist Yoram Raanan remains resilient and positive despite losing nearly 2,000 artworks in a fire that destroyed his studio and 40 years of work.

"The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland" by Marisa Scheinfeld explores the decline of old Jewish resorts in the Catskills, once a thriving vacation spot for Jews.

The article reviews the exhibit "Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which showcases art and artifacts from medieval Jerusalem, a time of Muslim and Christian rule with a Jewish minority.