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"Before the Fall: German and Austrian Art of the 1930s" at the Neue Galerie is curated by Olaf Peters and focuses on art reflecting the cultural and politica...

The article explores the intersection of art, divinity, and theology through the lens of Betzalel's divine inspiration in constructing the Mishkan as describ...

The text discusses the unique blend of art and spirituality found at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, created by Mark Rothko and funded by the de Menil family. ...

David Hockney's portrait of Fred and Marcia Weisman in "American Collectors" depicts the couple standing apart and looking unhappy, surrounded by their sculp...

An exhibit in New York, "Romance and Reason: Islamic Transformations of the Classical Past," showcases over 70 Islamic manuscripts from the National Library ...

This episode of "Across the Pond" was recorded at Limmud Festival in Birmingham, U.K., featuring guests Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and Gabby Edlin. Russe...

A new exhibit at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York commemorates the tumultuous year of 1968 with 366 black and white photographs, each representing a dif...

Arthur Szyk, a prominent Jewish artist, is recognized for his iconic illustrations in The Haggadah, a Passover favorite imbued with modern and ancient imager...

Roz Chast, a renowned cartoonist at the New Yorker, is known for her slice-of-life reflections on relationships, midlife crises, and New York urban living wi...

Meghan Markle, the soon-to-be royal spouse of Prince Harry, is reportedly considering Israeli fashion designer Inbal Dror to create her wedding gown, sparkin...

The TOTAH gallery in the Lower East Side showcased an exhibition featuring Mel Bochner and Alighiero Boetti, two prominent conceptual artists. David Totah, t...

Jewish organizations are at the forefront of advocating for greater inclusion of people with physical and cognitive disabilities in all spheres of life, part...

This text delves into the author's surprise at Elvis Presley having a Chai necklace, suggesting a Jewish connection, which leads to a contemplation on the si...

Peter Saul's provocative and contradictory paintings have earned him a reputation as a brutally honest storyteller in American postwar art. Despite his confr...

William Pachner, a renowned artist known for his work as Esquire's art director and his influential World War II illustrations, has died at the age of 102. P...

Malerie Marder, a renowned artist, reflects on her late father, Dr. Victor Marder, a prominent physician, during a poignant moment with a friend in Los Angel...

Luis Buñuel's 1962 film "The Exterminating Angel," recently adapted into an opera by composer Thomas Adès, explores a group of aristocratic guests trapped in...

El artículo discute la obra cinematográfica "El Ángel Exterminador" de Luis Buñuel, que se caracteriza por su enfoque surrealista y nihilista. La película mu...

The Forward recently received 66 cartoons by Paul Markison, a survivor of Dachau and longtime cartoonist for the paper. Saved by former editor Simon Weber an...

The text provides a detailed account of the author's experience attending a Haim concert in Denver, capturing the atmosphere, crowd demographics, and the ban...

The art installation "4 x Sally" at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute explores the complex story of Salomon Perels, a Jewish man who had to adopt a Nazi alter...

The New York City Opera's season premiere of Puccini's "La Fanciulla del West" at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater showcased a return to form for the company un...

The article explores the misconception that Jews have not historically engaged in visual art due to the prohibition against making images in the Second Comma...

The text discusses the author's experiences visiting monuments and memorials to Jewish history in Berlin and Prague, observing the contrast between dispassio...

A recent exhibition in the Vatican showcased a prominent display of a gold menorah as a symbol of Judaism, highlighting the cooperation between the Vatican a...

In a discussion led by Don, Noah, and journalist Naomi Zeveloff, three main topics were covered: the divide between Israel's economic elite and political eli...

Abbi Jacobson, known for her work on Broad City, has launched a podcast called A Piece of Work in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and WNYC Studio...

"Oslo" is a play by J. T. Rogers that delves into the negotiations leading to the first Oslo Accord signed by Israel and the Palestinians in 1993. The play, ...

The text discusses the issue of disrespect and inappropriate behavior at sensitive locations such as Holocaust memorials and concentration camps, particularl...

The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is a significant opportunity to reevaluate the work of Florine Stettheimer, a once overloo...

Maayan Zilberman, a New York-based confectioner and artist, has created an art project called SUGE inspired by gemstones, crafting sculptures out of sugar an...

The Skirball Cultural Center's Noah's Ark exhibit in Los Angeles offers a unique and engaging experience for visitors. Featuring a 65-foot ark and interactiv...

Leela Corman, a well-known illustrator and cartoonist, is recognized for her graphic novel "Unterzakhn," which has received nominations for prestigious award...

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

The influential French mime Marcel Marceau, renowned for his wordless expression and artistic brilliance, showcased one of his most powerful performances ded...

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 Israel Museum's exhibit "Behold the Man: Jesus in Israeli Art" examines the portrayal of Jesus in various contexts, from representing Jewish suffering in...

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...