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At the Israel Museum, touring 7 new wonders of the ancient world
25 Jan 2023
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem features "Disrupted Layer," an exhibit by artist Zohar Gotesman, showcasing seven contemporary sculptures inspired by archaeol...
25 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Why this Ottawa artist turns her broken glass menorahs into grave-marker stones
22 Dec 2022
Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Jo...
22 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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On Bowen Island, a community rallies against Holocaust denial—behind a giant driftwood menorah
21 Dec 2022
In response to an unsettling encounter with a Holocaust denier, the Jewish community on Bowen Island, BC, decided to increase their visibility by creating a ...
21 Dec 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Recognize this blue moose menorah? The artist has never lit Hanukkah candles
20 Dec 2022
The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite pro...
20 Dec 2022
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How one Jewish woman's crusade became the year's most talked-about documentary
22 Nov 2022
Laura Poitras' documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" captures the compelling story of artist Nan Goldin's crusade against the Sackler family, notori...
22 Nov 2022
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Back from the dead — the resuscitation of an artwork that wasn't supposed to last
11 Oct 2022
Eva Hesse's seminal artwork, Expanded Expansion, was put into storage at the Guggenheim Museum due to its fragile state. Originally deemed unexhibitable in t...
11 Oct 2022
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Meet the artist behind the new Hanukkah postage stamp
6 Oct 2022
Jeanette Kuvin Oren, an artist renowned for her Judaic art, has designed the U.S. Postal Service's new Hanukkah stamp, the first since 2020. This stamp, insp...
6 Oct 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Greatest Hits: Pulling a rabbit out of their virtual hats, these magicians transformed a pandemic into financial success
17 Aug 2022
Magicians Ben Train and Jonah Babins, co-founders of the Toronto Magic Company, discuss their journey from pandemic-related setbacks to achieving financial s...
17 Aug 2022
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‘Sex and the City,’ mikvehs and making Judaica for trans Jews
28 Jul 2022
Nicki Green, a trans artist and professor, is redefining Jewish rituals to be more inclusive of queer, trans individuals. Despite never visiting a mikveh due...
28 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Canadian lawyer whose one-act play just won a top Israeli prize
20 Jul 2022
This episode discusses Gabriel Emanuel, a Canadian lawyer-turned-playwright, who won the Israeli Prime Minister's Prize for his play about Menachem Begin. It...
20 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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80 years after his death, a Canadian war hero's art finally finds an audience
19 Jul 2022
Nick Yudell, a Canadian Jewish war hero and gifted photographer, left behind a treasure trove of hundreds of film negatives depicting everyday life in Manito...
19 Jul 2022
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Portfolio
1 Apr 2022
This article in Sources magazine presents "Circles in the Trees," a series of paintings by artist Valabregue, who interprets the medieval visual tradition of...
1 Apr 2022
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The Nazis looted more than 500 of their paintings; a Jewish collector’s heirs still seek justice and restitution
25 Jan 2022
Pauline Baer de Perignon's determination to recover her great-grandfather Jules Strauss' vast art collection, looted by the Nazis during World War II, highli...
25 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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David Eisenstadt
30 Dec 2021
"Under The Radar" is a book that highlights 30 Canadian artists who are Jewish, challenging the notion that their Jewish identity may not always be immediate...
30 Dec 2021
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More than 60 years later, ‘West Side Story’ still matters — here’s why
14 Dec 2021
"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later. The show, with themes ...
14 Dec 2021
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Why I made a siddur for cigarettes
7 Dec 2021
The author, David Zvi Kalman, designed a cigarette box to look like a small prayer book, which he calls a "cigarette siddur," raising questions about the int...
7 Dec 2021
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In a Jewish Bestiary, lions, leviathans and bears — oh my!
10 Nov 2021
Mark Podwal’s reissued book, "A Jewish Bestiary," offers a unique take on the traditional bestiary by focusing on creatures within a distinctly Jewish contex...
10 Nov 2021
Rivkush
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Redefining the narrative: J-Rob doesn't fit a mold
1 Nov 2021
J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend ...
1 Nov 2021
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How Paul Auster writes doorstopper novels without touching a computer
23 Oct 2021
Paul Auster, known for his lengthy novels, currently delves into writing a 738-page biography of 19th-century author Stephen Crane, finding admiration in Cra...
23 Oct 2021
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Portfolio
20 Oct 2021
Ester Schneider's paintings are noted for their symbolic richness, vivid colors, and incorporation of bold figures, all emerging from instinctive gestures an...
20 Oct 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Billy Newton-Davis
1 Sep 2021
Billy Newton-Davis is a highly talented singer who has won four Juno Awards. His musical journey started with gospel at age five, followed by Motown at thirt...
1 Sep 2021
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Nazis stole thousands of pieces of art — but that was only the beginning of the story
20 Aug 2021
The Jewish Museum's exhibit, "Afterlives: Recovering the Lost Stories of Looted Art," unveils the complex journey of cultural artifacts seized by the Nazis d...
20 Aug 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Mackenzie Gray
12 Aug 2021
Mackenzie Gray is a versatile artist who works as an actor, director, and theatre teacher. Recently, he faced a near-death experience and eventually had to u...
12 Aug 2021
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A contrarian artist who took inspiration from a Hasidic rabbi and a Vietnamese general
15 Jul 2021
Christian Boltanski was a trailblazing French artist whose work, deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage and dramatic family history, explored themes of mem...
15 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Jewish artist painting Holocaust and residential school survivors
21 Jun 2021
The episode discusses an art exhibit by Jewish artist Carol Wylie that features portraits of Holocaust and Indian residential school survivors, highlighting ...
21 Jun 2021
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Can Freudian Art Survive in an Age Without Freud?
11 Jun 2021
The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Louise Bourgeois, Freud's Daughter" explores the enduring influence of Freudian psychoanalysis on renowned artist Louise Bourgeo...
11 Jun 2021
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‘Life is being affirmed in this place’: Daniel Libeskind on his redesign of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue
3 Jun 2021
Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has embarked on redesigning the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of a horrific antisemitic attack that left...
3 Jun 2021
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A facelift at 40 for a beloved mural of Chicago Jewish life
29 Apr 2021
A cherished mural, "Fabric of Our Lives," on Chicago's Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center, recently underwent a significant restoration after standing f...
29 Apr 2021
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Contemporary Jewish Museum welcomes back in-person guests
17 Apr 2021
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has reopened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors back after pandemic closures. Among the featur...
17 Apr 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Alan Doyle
8 Apr 2021
Alan Doyle, a musician hailing from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, is known for his talents in singing, playing instruments, and songwriting. He prioritizes hi...
8 Apr 2021
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg deserves a better home than a shopping mall
15 Mar 2021
In the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death, a life-sized bronze statue honoring her legacy was unveiled inside City Point Brooklyn, a mixed-use development f...
15 Mar 2021
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The Fuhrer Is in Heaven
26 Feb 2021
Leslie Epstein's narrative delves into a fictitious account of a cinematic experience during the Nazi regime, illustrating the control and manipulation of ma...
26 Feb 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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She'll make you laugh, breathe, laugh some more then meditate. Comedian, writer, dancer, yogi Carla Collins on NTKR.
7 Jan 2021
Carla Collins, a multi-talented comedian, writer, dancer, and yogi, discusses the importance of humor, deep breathing, and meditation on the podcast "Not Tha...
7 Jan 2021
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The Great Riffer
3 Sep 2020
Jeremy Sigler, known for his insightful and edgy art critiques in Tablet, stands out as both a critic and a poet. While his criticism is marked by humor, sha...
3 Sep 2020
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Dr. Richard Simms — An Art Collector Like No Other
8 Jul 2020
Dr. Richard Simms, an African American dentist, became a prominent art collector specializing in the works of Käthe Kollwitz after an encounter with one of h...
8 Jul 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Hawksley Workman can really tile a kitchen floor, who knew!
2 Jul 2020
The text mentions Hawksley Workman's unexpected talent for tiling a kitchen floor, highlighting a personal encounter with him that left a positive impression...
2 Jul 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Sarah Slean: The magical muse waxes poetic as we build the utopian commune.
11 Jun 2020
Sarah Slean, a musician, poet, and artist known for her spiritual insight, discusses the concept of the Divine and utopian ideals in the context of building ...
11 Jun 2020
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A mean-spirited, cynical Jerry Seinfeld is not what we need right now
11 May 2020
The article discusses Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "23 Hours to Kill," critiquing it as out-of-touch and mean-spirited. It highlights Seinfeld's lac...
11 May 2020
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The Question
8 Apr 2020
Jules Feiffer, renowned for his noir-themed graphic novels, has reached the conclusion of his acclaimed series with "The Ghost Script." Having ventured into ...
8 Apr 2020
Tel Aviv Review
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If You Build It: Jewish Architecture Throughout the Centuries
30 Mar 2020
Yeshiva University professors Olson, Perelis, and Fine, authors of "Jewish Religious Architecture: From Biblical Israel to Modern Judaism," explore how aesth...
30 Mar 2020
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Health Advice
23 Mar 2020
Jules Feiffer, renowned for his work in noir graphic novels, concludes his series with the final installment titled "The Ghost Script." Currently, Feiffer fo...
23 Mar 2020
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Missing You
17 Feb 2020
"The Ghost Script" marks the finale of Jules Feiffer's esteemed noir graphic novel series. Renowned for his work in graphic storytelling, Feiffer's transitio...
17 Feb 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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John Wing Jr.: My Life is my Prayer
13 Feb 2020
In "John Wing Jr.: My Life is my Prayer," the journey of stand-up comedian and poet John Wing is portrayed, highlighting the mix of humor and emotion in his ...
13 Feb 2020
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The Kindest of Strangers
7 Feb 2020
Salka Viertel, a prominent figure in European stage acting and Hollywood screenwriting during the first half of the 20th century, is celebrated not only for ...
7 Feb 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Bif Naked: Singing Her Soul Song From the Rooftops
6 Feb 2020
Canadian indie singer Bif Naked shares a candid spiritual journey of self-discovery and resilience, moving past life's challenges towards new opportunities. ...
6 Feb 2020
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The thoughtful grace of Kate Middleton’s Holocaust survivor portraits
28 Jan 2020
The article discusses how Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has taken strikingly accomplished portraits of Holocaust survivors and their grandchildre...
28 Jan 2020
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What we talk about when we talk about Holocaust drawings
27 Jan 2020
The article discusses the significance of drawings created by Jewish individuals imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust, showcased in the exhibit "Rend...
27 Jan 2020
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And Statistics
24 Jan 2020
Jules Feiffer, renowned for his work in noir graphic novels, brings his latest series to a close with "The Ghost Script." Known for his incisive wit and shar...
24 Jan 2020
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This Paul Klee drawing was Walter Benjamin’s favorite — did he understand it?
22 Jan 2020
Walter Benjamin's fascination with Paul Klee's drawing "Angelus Novus" is explored in depth, illustrating how this piece became a radical icon in 20th-centur...
22 Jan 2020
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In 2019, Israel Turned Japanese
7 Jan 2020
In 2019, Israeli culture saw significant Japanese influences in both a graphic novel and a music video. The graphic novel "Piece of Mind" by Nimrod Frydman a...
7 Jan 2020