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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...

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...

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...

This article in Sources magazine presents "Circles in the Trees," a series of paintings by artist Valabregue, who interprets the medieval visual tradition of...

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...

"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...

"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 ...

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...

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...

J-Rob, a versatile Montreal-based artist, poet, video game streamer, and Black Jew, challenges traditional categorizations with his diverse and unique blend ...

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...

Ester Schneider's paintings are noted for their symbolic richness, vivid colors, and incorporation of bold figures, all emerging from instinctive gestures an...

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...

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...

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...

Christian Boltanski was a trailblazing French artist whose work, deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage and dramatic family history, explored themes of mem...

The episode discusses an art exhibit by Jewish artist Carol Wylie that features portraits of Holocaust and Indian residential school survivors, highlighting ...

The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Louise Bourgeois, Freud's Daughter" explores the enduring influence of Freudian psychoanalysis on renowned artist Louise Bourgeo...

Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind has embarked on redesigning the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, the site of a horrific antisemitic attack that left...

Martin Rosenberg, a passionate collector, turned his lifelong interest into a notable cultural attraction in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with his gallery Poster...

A cherished mural, "Fabric of Our Lives," on Chicago's Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center, recently underwent a significant restoration after standing f...

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has reopened its doors to the public, welcoming visitors back after pandemic closures. Among the featur...

Alan Doyle, a musician hailing from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, is known for his talents in singing, playing instruments, and songwriting. He prioritizes hi...

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...

Leslie Epstein's narrative delves into a fictitious account of a cinematic experience during the Nazi regime, illustrating the control and manipulation of ma...

Carla Collins, a multi-talented comedian, writer, dancer, and yogi, discusses the importance of humor, deep breathing, and meditation on the podcast "Not Tha...

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...

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...

The text mentions Hawksley Workman's unexpected talent for tiling a kitchen floor, highlighting a personal encounter with him that left a positive impression...

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 ...

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...

Jules Feiffer, renowned for his noir-themed graphic novels, has reached the conclusion of his acclaimed series with "The Ghost Script." Having ventured into ...

Yeshiva University professors Olson, Perelis, and Fine, authors of "Jewish Religious Architecture: From Biblical Israel to Modern Judaism," explore how aesth...

Jules Feiffer, renowned for his work in noir graphic novels, concludes his series with the final installment titled "The Ghost Script." Currently, Feiffer fo...

"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...

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 ...

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 ...

Canadian indie singer Bif Naked shares a candid spiritual journey of self-discovery and resilience, moving past life's challenges towards new opportunities. ...

The article discusses how Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has taken strikingly accomplished portraits of Holocaust survivors and their grandchildre...

The article discusses the significance of drawings created by Jewish individuals imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust, showcased in the exhibit "Rend...

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...

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...

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...

Jules Feiffer, recognized for his poignant literary and artistic contributions, particularly in graphic novels, has shifted towards a new creative endeavor f...

While visiting Vilnius, the author stumbles upon a life-size statue of Leonard Cohen in a courtyard, part of a series of public sculptures by Lithuanian arti...

Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting "Freedom from Want" depicts a familial scene of abundance and gratitude, a theme that resonates deeply within Jewish v...

The controversy surrounding Victor Arnautoff's murals at George Washington High School in San Francisco continues to escalate, with conflicting views on whet...

The narrator shares a personal anecdote about accidentally painting over a Sol LeWitt artwork while working for Lawrence Weiner. Weiner explained LeWitt's ap...

The article examines the controversy involving Art Spiegelman, a renowned cartoonist known for his Holocaust narrative 'Maus,' and Marvel Comics. Spiegelman ...

The article explores a possible artistic influence on the controversial design of the Cats movie, directed by Tom Hooper. The unsettling human-cat hybrids fe...