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

Judith Leiber, a famed handbag designer, rose from humble beginnings in Budapest to become a doyenne of the fashion industry, despite the adversities faced d...

The Letters section of the Spring 2017 issue explores various aspects of Jewish culture and history. Raymond S. Hack reflects on his cousin Nathan Green's co...

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, Charl...

"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-prod...

In this discussion, Allison, Don, and Noah cover three main topics: the surprising suggestion that Israeli settlements are shrinking, not growing; the Suprem...

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 ba...

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 book ...

The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol. Steven Fine explores how the menorah became a symbo...

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 Swi...

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...

"The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland" by Marisa Scheinfeld explores the decline of old Jewish resorts in the Catskills,...

The Jewish Museum's exhibit on Pierre Chareau explores the influential work and life of this French designer, known for integrating modernist styles and inno...

Osamu Tezuka, widely regarded as Japan's "God of Manga," is a pivotal figure in global comics, lauded for his profound impact on the manga industry with a ra...

The article reviews the exhibit "Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which showcases art and artifacts from me...

Mark Podwal is a Jewish artist whose work is deeply intertwined with his heritage and spirituality. Starting his career with political drawings, he eventuall...

Adina Hoffman discusses the architectural contributions and lives of three significant figures in Jerusalem during the British Mandate period (1920-1948). Sh...

The text discusses the impact of the controversial exhibition "Harlem on My Mind" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1969, highlighting how it polarized va...

Prof. Michael Levin discusses the significant role of Jewish-German architect Richard Kaufmann, who was hired in 1920 as the chief planner of the Zionist com...

Mark Podwal is a multifaceted artist and physician known for his unique ability to merge metaphysical concepts with real-world symbolism through art. His wor...

Adina Hoffman, an Israeli-American writer, discusses her book "Till We Have Built Jerusalem: Architects of a New City" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on t...

Nan Goldin's "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" is both a photographic diary and a profound exploration of personal and cultural loss. Combining images from t...

The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community. It delves into how Rembrandt depicted Jews in his art an...

Monika Weiss, a Polish transdisciplinary artist, is known for her thought-provoking installations and performances that explore memory and trauma, often invo...

Chloe Wise's "Star of Larry David (wonky)" is a curious piece featured at the NADA Art Fair, known for its unique bacon Star of David made with oil paint on ...

Howard Jacobson explores the themes of literature, Jewish identity, and the character of Shylock in his works Zoo Time and Shylock Is My Name. Reflecting on ...

There is a growing call for increased diversity in comic book adaptations, exemplified by debates over the casting of characters like Iron Fist and Aquaman. ...

Guest Ben Ostrower, known for creating Bernie Sanders' logo, discusses the evolution of campaign logos, particularly how the Obama campaign elevated branding...

Dr. Adar Yarum from Ben Gurion University discusses Cyriac of Ancona, a 15th-century traveler considered Europe's first archaeologist for unveiling ancient C...

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah explore the infiltration of human rights organizations by right-wing moles, questioning what actions should be taken....

In this episode, Jewish painter Archie Rand discusses his ambitious project to create a painting for each of Judaism's 613 commandments, revealing insights i...

This episode of Unorthodox features discussions on a range of topics, including Bar Refaeli's pregnancy, Mel Gibson's return to the spotlight, and interviews...

Robert Capa, the renowned photojournalist, captured iconic moments in history, including Israel's establishment in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Despite controve...

The New York exhibition titled "The Power of Pictures: Early Soviet Photography, Early Soviet Films" at the Jewish Museum provides a broad retrospective of e...

Assaf Gamzou, curator at the Israeli Cartoon Museum, discusses a new exhibition showcasing Bible stories depicted in caricatures, exploring the connection be...

The article discusses the stage production of "The Rothschilds & Sons" by Sheldon Harnick, Jerry Bock, and Sherman Yellen, focusing on the story of the Roths...

Renowned Israeli painter Yosl Bergner, son of prolific Yiddish poet Melekh Ravitch, is celebrated for his artistic talent and family legacy. Ravitch played a...

Philip Roth's novella "The Ghost Writer" features a discussion between the character Nathan Zuckerman and the writer E.I. Lonoff, resembling Bernard Malamud ...

Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish ident...

Dr. Noa Lavie, a sociologist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, explores the influence of capitalism and art on reality television in Israel and beyond. In ...

Dr. Edna Barromi Perlman, a photography scholar and professor at the University of Haifa, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the significance of landscape pho...

Dr. Edna Barromi Perlman discusses how early landscape photography in Israel became a powerful political and ideological tool, exploring the concept of Lands...

Dr. Susan Nashman Fraiman, an art historian at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, discusses her research on the development of candle-lighting practices, pa...

Sheldon Adelson, a Jewish casino tycoon and major political donor, is now the proud owner of a painting by former U.S. President George W. Bush, known for hi...

The 29th Annual Purim Ball at the Jewish Museum was a lively event attended by over 700 guests, raising $2 million. Notable honorees included Eugene and Emil...

Artist Alexsandro Palombo sparked controversy with his series of drawings depicting 'The Simpsons' as famished inmates of Auschwitz, using Nazi Holocaust ima...

Helena Rubinstein, a pioneering Jewish female entrepreneur, transformed the beauty industry through her sheer entrepreneurial and marketing skills, amassing ...

Despite the vast knowledge found in the Babylonian Talmud about classical Jewish life, law, and culture from the 3rd to the 6th century C.E., there has been ...

POLIN, the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, was conceived as a tribute to Jewish life in Poland rather than another Holocaust memorial. It was...

Martin Greenfield is a renowned figure in mens fashion, having tailored suits for top personalities like President Obama and celebrities such as Michael Jack...