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Forward United across time, two superhero artists join forces to fight bigotry 20 Nov
The Jewish Museum's exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out" delves into the artistic dialogue between Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, who utilize ...
20 Nov
Lilith Art: Seeking Joy In A Broken World 19 Nov
The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Heller Museum in New York showcases women's art that embodies resilience and the pursuit of joy amidst adversity and hist...
19 Nov
Kveller Jewish Creators to Support This Hanukkah 19 Nov
As Hanukkah approaches, consider supporting Jewish-owned businesses that offer unique, authentic, and creative products. While big retailers like Target and ...
19 Nov
Rationalist Judaism Lawrence, Lions and Teaneck 18 Nov
Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural ...
18 Nov
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Maddaddam: 'This is no easy view' 18 Nov
Wayne McGregor's theatrical adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian trilogy, Maddaddam, presents a complex, multi-sensory experience rather than a traditio...
18 Nov
JTA A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show 17 Nov
At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tacklin...
17 Nov
Lilith Soothe Yourself With Photos of RBG’s Iconic Collars 14 Nov
The article explores the iconic collars of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their significance as symbols of her legacy and her i...
14 Nov
Forward Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes 13 Nov
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in att...
13 Nov
Forward They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening 12 Nov
"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting t...
12 Nov
Jewish Chronicle The Curious Case of Benjamin Button review: ‘nothing else like it in the West End’ 12 Nov
This West End production of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" offers a unique adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, distinguishing itself from...
12 Nov
Forward Hidden in plain sight, a Holocaust memorial takes on new significance 11 Nov
Harriet Feigenbaum's Holocaust memorial, situated outside Madison Square Park in New York City, is easily overlooked despite its 38-foot height. Created in 1...
11 Nov
Forward How Marc Chagall mastered color and made Jewish painting kosher 11 Nov
Marc Chagall, the renowned Belorussian-born French Jewish artist, is celebrated in the exhibition 'Dreaming in Color: Chagall and His Circle' at the M.S. Rau...
11 Nov
Tel Aviv Review headphones ‘I Am Happy That She Lived Her Short Life to the Fullest’ 11 Nov
Ricarda Louk reflects on the life and tragic death of her daughter Shani, a German-Israeli tattoo artist and victim of the Nova festival massacre, while high...
11 Nov
Jewish Chronicle The Viennese-born snapper who recorded social injustice in Britain 8 Nov
Edith Tudor Hart, a Jewish Viennese-born photographer, became one of Britain's notable documenters of social injustice from the 1930s. A student at the Bauha...
8 Nov
Hadassah Unearthing the Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel, Even in Wartime 5 Nov
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University, led by Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber, have been conducting groundbreaking excavations at Hyrcania, a historic fort...
5 Nov
Forward Two new statues in D.C. honor white nationalists — well, sort of 30 Oct
Two provocative bronze statues have appeared temporarily near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., offering a satirical commentary on white nationalism and...
30 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Encounters and Legacy: ‘It’s heartening to see modern works’ 30 Oct
The latest productions at the Royal Opera House highlight a vibrant diversification of ballet, showcasing contemporary dance pieces that break from tradition...
30 Oct
Forward Exhibit highlights impact of ’The Dybbuk’ for the past 100 years 28 Oct
The Dybbuk: Phantom of a Lost World is a captivating exhibition at the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism in Paris, celebrating the enduring impact of ...
28 Oct
Rationalist Judaism A New Fleet of Arks 27 Oct
Natan Slifkin shares updates from the Biblical Museum of Natural History, highlighting the growing collection of unique Noah's Ark models from around the wor...
27 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Almeida Theatre 1950s double bill: ‘An angry return to the kitchen sink’ 23 Oct
The Almeida Theatre's revival of Arnold Wesker's *Roots* alongside John Osborne's *Look Back in Anger* casts a new light on the former as potentially the str...
23 Oct
Jewish Chronicle ‘The Holocaust was the biggest smash and grab job in history’ 23 Oct
Jamie Kastner's documentary film, "The Spoils," uncovers the ongoing battle for restitution of art stolen during the Holocaust. Scheduled for its British pre...
23 Oct
Future of Jewish Antisemitism in the art world is out of control. 19 Oct
The essay by Julia Wald explores the rising tide of antisemitism intertwined with anti-Zionism in the art world, using her personal experiences as a Jewish a...
19 Oct
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Giant - with Sir Nicholas Hytner 15 Oct
The episode features a discussion with Sir Nicholas Hytner about his new play, "Giant," which delves into Roald Dahl's anti-Semitism set against a contempora...
15 Oct
Hadassah A Floor That Looks to the Stars 15 Oct
Dr. Mark Podwal, a renowned dermatologist and Jewish artist, completed his final major work—a captivating mosaic floor featuring the Jewish zodiac—at the his...
15 Oct
Forward He left Berlin with 10 marks in his pocket — he came back with an art collection worth hundreds of millions 15 Oct
Heinz Berggruen, a renowned German-Jewish art dealer and collector, fled Nazi Germany in 1936 but eventually reconciled with his birthplace by gifting it a w...
15 Oct
JTA Family recovers Monet pastel generations after Nazi looting 10 Oct
The grandchildren of Adalbert and Hilda Parlagi have successfully reclaimed a looted Monet pastel, originally part of their family's art collection left behi...
10 Oct
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones From devastation to creation: How artist Devon Spier found spiritual meaning through affliction 2 Oct
Artist Devon Spier discusses finding spiritual meaning and creative inspiration in the liminal spaces between suffering and peace, particularly through her e...
2 Oct
Jewish Chronicle ‘We are now dancing to very different tunes’ 1 Oct
The Israel Ballet and the Suzanne Dellal Centre for Dance and Theatre in Tel Aviv are navigating immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict in Israel. In...
1 Oct
Jewish Chronicle A nation’s art in a time of war: How Israel’s artists responded to October 7 1 Oct
In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks on Israel, artists have channeled their responses into powerful works that capture both the tragedy and resilience ...
1 Oct
Jewish Chronicle ‘I want my art after October 7 to be like a big bang – how life can start again after this’ 1 Oct
Sofie Berzon MacKie, a visual artist from Kibbutz Beeri in Israel, channels her trauma and resilience into a new art series called "Lighthouse," inspired by ...
1 Oct
Tablet Eternity Is Beneath My Feet 1 Oct
Dara Horn reflects on a tumultuous year and finds unexpected solace in a visit to the Eldridge Street Synagogue. There, she encounters a mosaic by artist Mar...
1 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Kitchen sinks and antiquities: Showroom in Zichron Ya’akov preserves its rich architectural history 30 Sep
Rebecca Citrin's interior design project in Zichron Yaakov artfully balances modernity and history. Transforming a historic olive oil press into the showroom...
30 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The brilliance of beige: How a palette of neutrals packs a positive punch 30 Sep
Elana Ilan, an interior designer based in Hampstead Garden Suburb, emphasizes practicality and timelessness in her designs, especially after having a child. ...
30 Sep
Tablet We Hope That You Enjoy the Holocaust 30 Sep
Judith Miller examines the cyclical emergence of Holocaust-themed films and plays, noting contemporary creators' struggles due to the diminishing firsthand a...
30 Sep
Forward Even in a time of grief and anguish, the show and the art must go on 27 Sep
The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, led by curator Phyllis Freedman and director Jean Bloch Rosensaft, showcases 50 selected works...
27 Sep
Tablet The Painter of No Context 27 Sep
David Salle, a prominent contemporary painter from a Jewish family in Kansas, rose to fame in the 1980s New York art scene. Salle's work, characterized by a ...
27 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The Jewish still life artists who breathed new life into a dying British genre 26 Sep
The Shape of Things exhibition at Pallant House Gallery explores the revitalization of the still life genre in early 20th-century Britain, significantly infl...
26 Sep
Forward Our greatest Jewish sculptor has a passion for life and a soft spot for Mallomars 26 Sep
Joel Shapiro, at 83, is celebrated as one of the greatest living Jewish sculptors, known for his vivid sculptures that challenge spatial perception and balan...
26 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Akram Khan’s Giselle review: An outstanding reimagining of a classic 26 Sep
Akram Khan's contemporary reimagining of the classic ballet, Giselle, performed by the English National Ballet at Sadler's Wells in London, brings a profound...
26 Sep
Moment A Rare View of Chagall’s Decorative Arts 25 Sep
Marc Chagall's latest exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania, highlights his lesser-known work in decorative arts alongside Picasso and Max Ernst. Dominated by Cha...
25 Sep
Culturally Jewish headphones A new exhibit of dreamlike family portaits recall bygone Jewish life, tinged with trauma 24 Sep
Arnie Lipsey, a former animator, discusses his new art exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, exploring the juxtaposition of familial memories with underl...
24 Sep
Culturally Jewish headphones A new exhibit of dreamlike family portraits recall bygone Jewish life, tinged with trauma 24 Sep
Arnie Lipsey showcases a captivating series of 30 paintings titled "The Past Is Before You" at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, inspired by archival family pho...
24 Sep
Forward In an Eldridge Street mosaic, a reminder of a great Jewish artist 24 Sep
Mark Podwal's recently unveiled Jewish Zodiac mosaic at the Museum at Eldridge Street serves as a vibrant testament to his artistic legacy, blending whimsy, ...
24 Sep
Jewish Action The Artistry of the Etrog Box 23 Sep
Exploring the artistic evolution of the etrog box, this article delves into the concept of 'hiddur mitzvah,' which emphasizes beautifying the performance of ...
23 Sep
Moment From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment 20 Sep
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist e...
20 Sep
Hadassah An Israeli-Born Artist Recalls Past Jewish ‘Things’ 19 Sep
Israeli artist Ilit Azoulay's New York exhibition, 'Mere Things,' at The Jewish Museum, explores the intersection of memory, history, and art through intrica...
19 Sep
Jewish Chronicle ‘Why I tackled Roald Dahl’s antisemitism in my Royal Court play’ 19 Sep
Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant' tackles the antisemitism of beloved children's author Roald Dahl. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring John Lithgow, the p...
19 Sep
JTA Artist and physician Mark Podwal, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues and opinion pages, dies at 79 16 Sep
Mark Podwal, renowned Jewish artist and dermatologist, passed away at 79, leaving a profound legacy through his unique visual language that vividly encapsula...
16 Sep
Forward A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel 16 Sep
Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in ...
16 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Vogue model and war journalist Lee Miller’s Jewish friends and lovers 11 Sep
Lee Miller, renowned as both a model and a groundbreaking war photographer, is celebrated in a new biopic featuring Kate Winslet. The film delves into Miller...
11 Sep