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

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...

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

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...

Menachem Wecker's examination of Rembrandt's 1629 painting, "Judas Returning the Thirty Pieces of Silver," explores the artist's unique presentation and its ...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Celebrated architect Moshe Safdie discusses his complex relationship with Israel, reflecting both on his significant contributions to Israeli architecture an...

In her book "Ben Shahn's New Deal Murals: Jewish Identity in the American Scene," art historian Diana L. Linden explores the impactful and politically charge...

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...

Maht Wells reflects on his experience attending an open audition for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" in Chicago during an exceptionally cold February mo...

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...

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker known for his subtle yet profound explorations of everyday life, remains a unique figure in cinema. Unl...

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 ...

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

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...

Israeli artist Dani Gal's installation "As from Afar" at the Jewish Museum explores the unexpected late-life friendship between Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal ...

The article discusses the work of comics scholar Steve Bergson, who explores comic books with Jewish content, highlighting various Jewish superheroes and sto...

Yihye Haybi, a Jewish man from Yemen, worked at a medical clinic where he excelled as a medical assistant and photographer, despite photography being illegal...

The "Christooza," a creation by Jewish financial advisor Henry Zabarsky, is a novel combination of Christian and Jewish traditions, merging the cross with th...

Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for 'Like a Rolling Stone' were sold for just over $2 million at Sotheby's auction, setting a new record for rock music memora...

An exhibition at San Francisco's Contemporary Jewish Museum titled "Designing Home: Jews and Midcentury Modernism" highlights the significant contributions o...

The grandfather of Elliot Rodger, the suspect in the California mass killing, was George Rodger, a renowned British photojournalist known for taking iconic p...

Anna Goldenberg reflects on the emotional complexity of viewing Nazi-approved art at the Neue Galerie's exhibition of 'Degenerate Art.' The exhibit juxtapose...

Stanley Allan Sherman, a maskmaker with a career spanning over 30 years, creates intricate masks for a diverse clientele ranging from pro-wrestlers to perfor...

The article discusses Hollywood's approach to religious-themed movies, noting upcoming releases like "Noah," "Son of God," and "Exodus." It questions why Hol...