JTA
Frank Gehry, renowned architect who began life as Frank Goldberg, dies at 96
5 Dec
Frank Gehry, born Ephraim Owen Goldberg, was a Jewish architect celebrated for his groundbreaking modernist designs like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and ...
5 Dec
JTA
Rare 14th-century Hebrew Bible will hit the auction block at Sotheby’s
1 Dec
A rare 14th-century handwritten Hebrew Bible from Toledo, Spain, adorned with elaborate calligraphic art and micrographic Masorah, is set to be auctioned at ...
1 Dec
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She was a dancer who leapt to the top of her field — then the Trump administration fired her
1 Dec
The article details the story of Jane Rabinovitz Raleigh, who rose from an intern to Director of Dance Programming at the Kennedy Center before being dismiss...
1 Dec
Mishpacha
Status Glow: Art of the Arch
25 Nov
Cindy Scarr explores the intricate art of eyebrow grooming, emphasizing its impact on enhancing facial features and creating a cohesive makeup look. The deta...
25 Nov
Sonya's Prep
Finally a makeup bag that fits everything!!
23 Nov
In this video, the creator shares a makeup bag that revolutionizes organization for makeup enthusiasts. Highlighted for its size and efficiency, this makeup ...
23 Nov
JTA
Judy Chicago’s feminist art lands in Tel Aviv — igniting a boycott call and hard questions about Israel
21 Nov
Judy Chicago's feminist art exhibit, "What If Women Ruled the World?," at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, has sparked controversy amid ongoing tensions in the re...
21 Nov
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From Buenos Aires to Warsaw, ‘The Bride’ comes home
21 Nov
After almost a century abroad, the painting "The Bride" by Polish Jewish artist Maurycy Minkowski has found a new home at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw. Origina...
21 Nov
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The world's oldest known medieval Judaica relic is now its most valuable, too
18 Nov
The Toledo Museum of Art's acquisition of a 12th-century Afghan Kiddush cup, valued at $4 million, marks a significant event in the Judaica world, involving ...
18 Nov
JTA
At Christie’s, a public viewing and private sale of unique and historic menorahs
18 Nov
Christie's is hosting a private sale showcasing 35 unique and historic menorahs from the collection of esteemed attorney and Judaica collector Max N. Berry, ...
18 Nov
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How Mussolini's Jewish lover changed Fascist art and design
17 Nov
Margherita Sarfatti, a Venetian Jew and Benito Mussolini's lover, significantly influenced the visual language of Italian Fascism through her advocacy for Fu...
17 Nov
Chabad.org
The BIGGEST LIE About Art
13 Nov
The podcast episode delves into misconceptions about art, particularly focusing on how art is often narrowly defined and misunderstood in broader cultural na...
13 Nov
Chabad.org
This Painting BROKE MY HEART
11 Nov
This video discusses a poignant painting that deeply affected the speaker, exploring its themes and emotional impact. The artwork serves as a catalyst for a ...
11 Nov
Chabad.org
The JEWISH Andy Warhol
10 Nov
This episode from the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast delves into the life and influence of a Jewish artist often likened to Andy Warhol for...
10 Nov
Chabad.org
The COOLEST Rabbi You'll Ever Meet
10 Nov
Yitzchok Moully, an artist with a unique background, shares his captivating journey from growing up on an Australian commune to becoming an integral part of ...
10 Nov
The Cholent
Make Your Own Golem
7 Nov
Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik, an artist known for blending Jewish themes with pop culture elements like comics, is conducting a workshop titled "Make Your Own Gol...
7 Nov
Jewish History Lectures
Bet Alfa Mosaic Jewish History in the Torah
6 Nov
The Bet Alfa synagogue, located in northern Israel, is home to a stunning 6th-century mosaic that offers a glimpse into Jewish history as depicted in the Tor...
6 Nov
Forward
This German museum's installation demeans Jewish wit
5 Nov
The article critiques Mel Bochner's installation "The Joys of Yiddish" at Munich's Haus der Kunst, suggesting it diminishes the richness of the Yiddish langu...
5 Nov
Mishpacha
Expert Eye: Ruggalla
4 Nov
Rugmaking, one of the world's oldest crafts, continues to blend tradition with contemporary needs. In a detailed exploration, Cindy Scarr offers insights int...
4 Nov
Future of Jewish
Once, artists had the courage to stand for civilization. Now they fear their followers.
31 Oct
The essay by Yonatan Daon-Stern reflects on the era when artists like Leonard Bernstein, Isaac Stern, and Mstislav Rostropovich were cultural heroes, embodyi...
31 Oct
Tablet
A Comforting Call
31 Oct
Amidst the tranquil landscapes of Joshua Tree lies a unique wooden booth containing a wind phone, an artistic and therapeutic concept designed for individual...
31 Oct
Forward
How a curator and a rabbi joined forces to keep a piece of Boston's Jewish history alive
30 Oct
A captivating collaboration between a curator and a rabbi has preserved an important piece of Boston's Jewish history, the Sam Katz Torah ark from Chelsea, M...
30 Oct
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American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows.
29 Oct
Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest. His work has trans...
29 Oct
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One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they're all making Jewish art
27 Oct
"Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism" is an exhibition that showcases works by artists who have converted to Judaism, illustrating the profound impact...
27 Oct
JTA
The Jewish Museum has just completed a major renovation. Here are 7 highlights.
24 Oct
The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue has reopened after a $14.5 million renovation, unveiling new exhibits and educational spaces. Highlights include a new perm...
24 Oct
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Exhibit: Jewish manuscripts from Muslim and Christian lands
21 Oct
A new exhibit highlights the rich tapestry of Jewish manuscripts originating from both Muslim and Christian regions. Among these are pieces of significant hi...
21 Oct
Forward
Hidden in Central Park, a modest installation of Holocaust art — but what was it doing there?
20 Oct
While walking in Central Park, composer Ricky Ian Gordon stumbled upon what he initially thought to be a street art installation—painted bricks depicting Hol...
20 Oct
Rationalist Judaism
The Ultimate Noah's Ark
19 Oct
Natan Slifkin highlights the development of the Noah's Ark exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, turning it into an elaborate display featuring ...
19 Oct
JTA
At a book-lovers’ mecca, a celebration of the Jewish Diaspora
16 Oct
At New York City's Grolier Club, the exhibit "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" showcases an extraordinary co...
16 Oct
Forward
How Abe Kugielsky’s photos of Hasidic Brooklyn ended up on display in Grand Central Terminal
12 Oct
Abe Kugielsky, a Modern Orthodox Jewish photographer, has gained significant recognition for his work documenting the Hasidic Jewish community in Borough Par...
12 Oct
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You see an ugly ottoman or a faded armchair; she sees a lost history waiting to be revived
12 Oct
Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Br...
12 Oct
Lehrhaus
Julian Alper — Painting the Etrog: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of Etrog Painting
5 Oct
Julian Alper explores the symbolism of etrog and lulav through the lens of Jewish art, specifically focusing on paintings by Marc Chagall and Paula Gans. He ...
5 Oct
Mishpacha
Treasure Trove
30 Sep
The aron kodesh at Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo in Rishon LeZion, Israel, stands as a testament to kavod haTorah, or honoring the Torah, through its grand scale an...
30 Sep
Jewish Action
Commemorating October 7 Through Art
29 Sep
Orthodox communities have begun to integrate artistic expression into traditional forms of memorializing the tragedies of October 7, such as prayer and Torah...
29 Sep
Jewish Review of Books
Framing Devices
29 Sep
Joshua Foer recounts the ambitious "Sukkah City" project, a design competition which he co-organized in Union Square, New York. The event challenged world-cl...
29 Sep
Jewish Review of Books
Monuments and Mosaics:
The Ancient Synagogues of the Galilee
29 Sep
Yitz Landes explores Jodi Magness's latest scholarly work on ancient synagogues in the Galilee, focusing on the intellectual and ideological evolution of syn...
29 Sep
Forward
In a bibliophile's paradise, a treasury of Jewish manuscripts recalls a time when books were truly beautiful
28 Sep
The exhibition "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library" at the Grolier Club in Manhattan showcases over 100 Hebrew ...
28 Sep
MomentMag
The Art of the Short Story with Joan Leegant
26 Sep
Joan Leegant, an acclaimed author and two-time winner of The Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest, shares insights into her writing process...
26 Sep
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A mural dedicated to Holocaust memory — in Babylonian, Yiddish and Chinese
26 Sep
Ella Ponizovsky-Bergelson's mural, "Lay-lah Lay-lah," was unveiled at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia, offering a poignant tribute through its m...
26 Sep
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In these stunning psalms, everything is illuminated — including the lives of King David and Thomas More
22 Sep
The Morgan Library & Museum's new exhibition, "Sing a New Song: The Psalms in Medieval Art and Life," showcases the rich history and cultural significance of...
22 Sep
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This Israeli photographer's work is all about 'subverting masculinity'
20 Sep
Nir Arieli, an Israeli photographer, has developed a body of work that explores masculinity through the lens of male dancers. His journey began during his mi...
20 Sep
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After years of war, world’s oldest synagogue paintings are revealed as intact in Damascus
19 Sep
The Dura Europos synagogue paintings, located in the National Museum of Damascus, have survived the Syrian civil war remarkably intact, as discovered by a de...
19 Sep
JTA
Ohio auction house halts sale of paintings looted during the Holocaust and billed as ‘unclaimed property’
15 Sep
Two 17th-century paintings by Dutch artist Ambrosius Bosschaert, looted from German Jew Adolphe Schloss's collection during World War II, were removed from a...
15 Sep
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Bob Dylan, my mother, and the unknown painter behind 'Blood on the Tracks'
15 Sep
In an exploration of Bob Dylan's creative journey during the production of his iconic album 'Blood on the Tracks,' Sam Sussman interweaves personal narrative...
15 Sep
Lilith
“The Matriarchs” Recasts the Torah’s Women
10 Sep
Liba Vaynberg's play "The Matriarchs" reimagines biblical women from the Torah as self-assured participants in a contemporary women's Talmud study group, exp...
10 Sep
eJewishPhilanthropy
In times of crisis, we need artists to build bridges, not boycotts
10 Sep
Flo Low, founder of Bamah, argues against artist-led boycotts of Israeli arts institutions, advocating instead for artistic engagement that promotes dialogue...
10 Sep
Tablet
The Architect Shaping Israel’s Landmarks
10 Sep
Ada Karmi-Melamede, a prominent Israeli architect, has left a profound imprint on Israel's architectural landscape, most notably through her design of the Su...
10 Sep
JTA
Argentine police recover looted painting that was spotted in Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad
4 Sep
Argentinian authorities have successfully retrieved a painting looted by the Nazis, which was part of a property sale by the daughter of a Nazi official who ...
4 Sep
JTA
Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: a painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer
27 Aug
A painting looted from the Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker during World War II has potentially resurfaced in Argentina, as reported by Dutch journalist...
27 Aug
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For an 'adventuress' who memorialized the Holocaust in art, a long-awaited revival
26 Aug
Anna Walinska, a Jewish artist originally from London who grew up in New York, is experiencing a revival in recognition for her impactful art depicting the H...
26 Aug
JTA
At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent
26 Aug
The Jewish Museum of Chicago, founded by Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-Gonzlez in 2023, is a unique initiative aiming to create a space for Jewish artists, particula...
26 Aug