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Forward Jules Feiffer, a ‘smartass’ Jew whose work spanned comics and cinema, dies at 95 21 Jan 2025
Jules Feiffer, a seminal figure in American comics, cinema, and theater, passed away at 95. Born in the Bronx to Jewish immigrants, Feiffer's career began wi...
21 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Giselle ‘The dancing is beautiful’ 20 Jan 2025
The English National Ballet's traditional production of Giselle at the London Coliseum has received accolades for its exquisite dancing and clear narrative. ...
20 Jan 2025
MomentMag Joanna Chen: Ellipsis, Genesis 17 Jan 2025
In a new reading for Moment magazine, poet Joanna Chen shares her latest work 'Ellipsis, Genesis.' Previously in the spotlight for the controversy surroundin...
17 Jan 2025
Culturally Jewish headphones See the world through the eyes of an autistic poet in a new exhibit by Adam Wolfond and Estée Klar 14 Jan 2025
Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiv...
14 Jan 2025
Forward Can one of our most problematic musicals finally overcome its racist past? 14 Jan 2025
"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending crit...
14 Jan 2025
JTA An Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur dares to visualize peace in the Middle East — Taylor Swift included 14 Jan 2025
Yoni Bloch, an Israeli singer and AI entrepreneur, has released a music video that optimistically imagines a peaceful future in the Middle East, where Israel...
14 Jan 2025
Forward Tel Aviv arts center to host event on Yiddish women’s poetry 9 Jan 2025
Neve Schechter Center for Contemporary Jewish Culture in Tel Aviv is hosting a distinctive event celebrating Yiddish women's poetry, specifically focusing on...
9 Jan 2025
Forward This pioneering female artist's Jewish heritage is no longer a secret — but what about the rest of her life? 8 Jan 2025
Tamara de Lempicka, born Tamara Rosa Hurwitz, was a pioneering Art Deco artist whose life and work are explored in both a new documentary and a Broadway musi...
8 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle Visiting the artists’ village in the south of France where Chagall is buried 8 Jan 2025
The artists' village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence in the south of France, a historical haven for creatives like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso, con...
8 Jan 2025
Hadassah A Fabric Artist on Quilting Jewish Content 8 Jan 2025
Louise Silk, a quiltmaker and fabric artist, reflects on her extensive career through a special exhibition at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. The ret...
8 Jan 2025
Hadassah A Fabric Artist on Quilting Jewish Identity 8 Jan 2025
Louise Silk, a renowned quiltmaker from Pittsburgh, showcases her work at the Heinz History Center in an exhibition titled "A Patchwork Life." This retrospec...
8 Jan 2025
Jewish Review of Books The Menorah, the Rebbe and the Aesthetics of Transcendence: A Response to Reviel Netz 27 Dec 2024
Eli Rubin examines the aesthetic philosophy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on his preference for a straight-branched menorah inspired by Maimonides’ draw...
27 Dec 2024
JTA 5 Jewish landmarks at the New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show 26 Dec 2024
The New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show, a beloved tradition since 1992, features an array of model trains circulating through miniature architect...
26 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle 2024 in review: Jewish art 24 Dec 2024
The past year's Jewish art scene reflects profound themes of resilience, personal history, and socio-political reactions. Ethiopian-born Israeli artist Nirit...
24 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Why the chanukiah is the best Jewish symbol of all 19 Dec 2024
The chanukiah, an essential symbol of Chanukah, embodies the resilience and spirit of Jewish tradition while also serving as a canvas for artistic expression...
19 Dec 2024
JTA Salvador Dali’s little-known series about the founding of Israel comes to a Holocaust museum on Long Island 17 Dec 2024
Salvador Dali's "Aliyah, the Rebirth of Israel" series is now exhibited at the Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center in Glen Cove, Long Island. Commissioned in...
17 Dec 2024
Lilith Sonia Delaunay: A Force of Nature 17 Dec 2024
Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Stern in 1885, emerged as a pioneering figure in the abstract modern art movement, despite societal barriers faced by women and Je...
17 Dec 2024
Forward This ancient archeological marvel celebrates the defeat of King David — does it prove he existed? 17 Dec 2024
The Tel Dan Stele, an archaeological treasure from 900 BCE, is currently on display at the Jewish Museum in New York. This ancient artifact, discovered in 19...
17 Dec 2024
Forward Paintings of unbearable life in the Lodz Ghetto 17 Dec 2024
The exhibit "Capturing the Ghetto: Artistic Portrayals of Everyday Life in the Lodz Ghetto" at the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute in Warsaw, ...
17 Dec 2024
Jewish Action Coming Out of the Woodwork 17 Dec 2024
Jeff Korbman recounts his journey from a hobby woodworker to a craftsman with a meaningful purpose, merging his Jewish identity with woodworking. Starting wi...
17 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: The Nutcracker: ‘An absolute delight’ 16 Dec 2024
The English National Ballet's revitalized production of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," under the direction of Aaron S. Watkin, successfully reinvigorates th...
16 Dec 2024
JTA Tel Dan Stele, oldest archaeological evidence of King David, comes to NY’s Jewish Museum 13 Dec 2024
The Tel Dan Stele, the earliest archaeological evidence of King David's existence, is currently displayed at New York City's Jewish Museum. This 9th-century ...
13 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Why in the Middle East, a cartoon can be worth a thousands words 12 Dec 2024
Tim Benson's book, "Drawn to the Promised Land," delivers an insightful exploration of the Israel-Palestine conflict through political cartoons during the Br...
12 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Ballet Shoes review: ‘everything a family show should be’ 11 Dec 2024
The National Theatre's first stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's beloved children's novel, "Ballet Shoes," offers a captivating and heartwarming family sh...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle Cinderella review: ‘a festive treat’ 11 Dec 2024
The Royal Ballet's adaptation of 'Cinderella' offers a festive alternative to its usual 'The Nutcracker,' showcasing Frederick Ashton's masterful choreograph...
11 Dec 2024
Forward Reeling from the anguish of Oct. 7, he's drawn more than 300 images of beauty and hope 10 Dec 2024
Israeli artist Zeev Engelmayer responds to the trauma of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack with his 'Daily Postcard' project, producing over 300 illustrations...
10 Dec 2024
Lehrhaus The Quest for an Objective Halakhic Standard by which to Judge Artistic Expression: A Case Study from the Eighteenth-Century Synagogue Menorah 8 Dec 2024
The article explores the halakhic challenges and rabbinic debates surrounding the construction of artistic seven-branched menorahs in the eighteenth century....
8 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024 5 Dec 2024
Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytel...
5 Dec 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024 5 Dec 2024
Mark Leiren-Young revisits his 1996 play 'Shylock' by updating it into 'Playing Shylock,' starring Saul Rubinek, to reflect contemporary issues such as cance...
5 Dec 2024
Chabad.org The Rebbe, the Artist and the Phoenix 4 Dec 2024
Jacques Lipchitz, a celebrated sculptor, left behind an unfinished piece that left his widow uncertain of how to continue. The intervention of the Rebbe (Rab...
4 Dec 2024
Forward Saying ‘adieu’ to San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum 3 Dec 2024
The impending closure of San Francisco's Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) is a reflection on its struggle amidst financial difficulties exacerbated by the pa...
3 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle It’s not a good time to be Jewish and work in the arts 3 Dec 2024
The article explores the challenges faced by Jewish creatives in the arts amid a growing climate of exclusion and antisemitism within the industry. Citing in...
3 Dec 2024
Lilith I Will Relate 26 Nov 2024
Guest contributor Meichen Waxer explores her ancestral connection to the Jewish community of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, through a unique art installation at the...
26 Nov 2024
Moment Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land 26 Nov 2024
Noted American photographer Ralph Gibson embarked on a transformative journey through Israel in 2019, capturing the country's essence through his unique arti...
26 Nov 2024
Forward Hermann Goering’s personal art dealer plundered the world for decades; his victims’ descendants are still seeking justice 25 Nov 2024
"Plunderer," a new PBS documentary, delves into the life of Bruno Lohse, an art dealer for Hermann Goering during the Nazi era, who facilitated the looting o...
25 Nov 2024
Forward United across time, two superhero artists join forces to fight bigotry 20 Nov 2024
The Jewish Museum's exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out" delves into the artistic dialogue between Philip Guston and Trenton Doyle Hancock, who utilize ...
20 Nov 2024
Lilith Art: Seeking Joy In A Broken World 19 Nov 2024
The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Heller Museum in New York showcases women's art that embodies resilience and the pursuit of joy amidst adversity and hist...
19 Nov 2024
Kveller Jewish Creators to Support This Hanukkah 19 Nov 2024
As Hanukkah approaches, consider supporting Jewish-owned businesses that offer unique, authentic, and creative products. While big retailers like Target and ...
19 Nov 2024
Rationalist Judaism Lawrence, Lions and Teaneck 18 Nov 2024
Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural ...
18 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle Dance review: Maddaddam: 'This is no easy view' 18 Nov 2024
Wayne McGregor's theatrical adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian trilogy, Maddaddam, presents a complex, multi-sensory experience rather than a traditio...
18 Nov 2024
JTA A Black artist and a Jewish artist mock the KKK in a new Jewish Museum show 17 Nov 2024
At the Jewish Museum in New York, the exhibition "Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston" showcases powerful art tacklin...
17 Nov 2024
Lilith Soothe Yourself With Photos of RBG’s Iconic Collars 14 Nov 2024
The article explores the iconic collars of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlighting their significance as symbols of her legacy and her i...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes 13 Nov 2024
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in att...
13 Nov 2024
Forward They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening 12 Nov 2024
"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting t...
12 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Curious Case of Benjamin Button review: ‘nothing else like it in the West End’ 12 Nov 2024
This West End production of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" offers a unique adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story, distinguishing itself from...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Hidden in plain sight, a Holocaust memorial takes on new significance 11 Nov 2024
Harriet Feigenbaum's Holocaust memorial, situated outside Madison Square Park in New York City, is easily overlooked despite its 38-foot height. Created in 1...
11 Nov 2024
Forward How Marc Chagall mastered color and made Jewish painting kosher 11 Nov 2024
Marc Chagall, the renowned Belorussian-born French Jewish artist, is celebrated in the exhibition 'Dreaming in Color: Chagall and His Circle' at the M.S. Rau...
11 Nov 2024
Tel Aviv Review headphones ‘I Am Happy That She Lived Her Short Life to the Fullest’ 11 Nov 2024
Ricarda Louk reflects on the life and tragic death of her daughter Shani, a German-Israeli tattoo artist and victim of the Nova festival massacre, while high...
11 Nov 2024
Jewish Chronicle The Viennese-born snapper who recorded social injustice in Britain 8 Nov 2024
Edith Tudor Hart, a Jewish Viennese-born photographer, became one of Britain's notable documenters of social injustice from the 1930s. A student at the Bauha...
8 Nov 2024
Hadassah Unearthing the Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel, Even in Wartime 5 Nov 2024
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University, led by Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber, have been conducting groundbreaking excavations at Hyrcania, a historic fort...
5 Nov 2024