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Artist Debra Band has created the first fully illustrated Book of Ecclesiastes, or Qohelet, featuring the grandeur of the Alhambra as its central metaphor. B...

The New York Jewish Week remembers the lives of 20 notable Jewish New Yorkers who have passed away in 2023. Some of the individuals mentioned include Bob Bor...

In this short story, a teenage girl recounts her experience auditioning for a school play with her best friend Shani. The protagonist has always been in awe ...

In a series of dispatches from Israel, Unorthodox highlights Tanya Singer's delivery of handknit hats to IDF soldiers, crocheted dolls to hospitalized childr...

This article provides recipes for four winter salads. The first salad is a Spicy Sweet Potato Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, which combines various root veget...

Israeli cartoonist Zeev Engelmayer, known for his irreverent and humorous style, has shifted his focus since the outbreak of war, using art as a way to cope ...

Sara Erenthal, a Brooklyn-based artist, recently held an exhibition titled "Sorry, I Cant Do This Right Now (But Im Doing it Anyway)" at the Brooklyn Artery....

In a conversation with journalist Esther Solomon, Israeli journalist and activist Anat Saragusti discusses the lack of coverage on the dire situation in Gaza...

Protesters at the Brooklyn Museum affixed a Palestinian flag to Deborah Kass' iconic OY/YO sculpture during a rally, along with draping pro-Palestinian signs...

The multimedia art exhibition titled "Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice" at Brandeis University's Kniznick Gallery features the work of twenty-one...

The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is currently hosting an exhibition of Argentine artist Marta Minujn's work, titled "Arte! Arte! Arte!" The exhibition features...

Three different artists, including Yonia Fain, Samuel Bak, and Andi Arnovitz, use art to process and give voice to the atrocities committed by Hamas on Octob...

The author reflects on the recent tragedy and the emotions it evoked in the Jewish community. They received numerous words capturing suffering, sadness, and ...

In a podcast discussion, Miriam Herschlag, Gilad Halpern, and Noah Efron explore the topics of gender dynamics during wartime and the inspiration behind crea...

In a special Thanksgiving episode of Unorthodox's Beautifully Jewish series, hosts Stephanie Butnick and Tanya Singer discuss the significance of a folding c...

Niv Shimshon, an Israeli-born photographer residing in Canada, organized a group of Jewish and Israeli photographers from Israel and North America to raise f...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the podcast discusses various perspectives on Israel, including insights from Israeli actress Swell Ariel Or living in the Uni...

In response to the Hamas kidnapping of over 200 Israelis in Gaza, families and supporters have set up empty Shabbat tables in symbolic protest. These tables,...

Jewish artists in the predominantly left-leaning arts industry face challenges due to the community's anti-Zionist stance, which can risk their friendships a...

Matthew Jocelyn, a controversial Canadian artist, has taken over as the general director of the Koffler Centre of the Arts in Toronto, a prominent historical...

In a special episode for the Jewish New Year, Yonit and Jonathan are joined by guest David Remnick to reflect on the past year and discuss the Israeli Suprem...

"Beautifully Jewish: Ep. 378" is a new series on Unorthodox hosted by Stephanie Butnick and Tanya Singer, focusing on Jewish material culture and ritual obje...

In this podcast episode, Eli Lake discusses the connections between Hunter and Joe Biden, including the role of Devon Archer and the slow reveal of informati...

Comedian Alex Edelman, featured as the Jew of the Week on Unorthodox, discusses his solo show "Just for Us" heading to Broadway and the importance of moving ...

Billboards from JewBelong in New York City are generating discussion for their bold slogans demanding an end to Jew hate, sparking conversations about Jewish...

Max Stern, a Jewish art dealer whose gallery in Dusseldorf was seized by the Nazis, had one of his stolen paintings, "Portrait of the Artists Children," by W...

Architect Manuel Herz designed a mesmerizing new synagogue and memorial at Babyn Yar, Ukraine, commemorating the Holocaust massacre that occurred there in 19...

Jewish people are questioning the significance of Judaica items, such as seder plates and kiddush cups, that are manufactured in places like China or India r...

"Culturally Jewish" is a trailer featuring actors David Sklar and Ilana Zackon who engage with various creative Jews in Canada's arts community to explore th...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around various topics, including the Jewishness of the Muppets and the experience of Ruth Markel, whos...

Montreal filmmaker Ezra Soiferman has released a new film titled Montreal, Snowbec, celebrating the beauty of winter in Montreal, showcasing scenes like Hasi...

In episode 352 of Unorthodox, the hosts stream "History of the World, Part II" and feature Jeremy Dauber, a Jewish comedy expert discussing his book on Mel B...

The Art Gallery of Ontario's new exhibit, "Everybody Knows," showcases a private collection of personal treasures belonging to the late Leonard Cohen, featur...

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...

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 ...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...