Mishpacha
Chic and Coordinated
26 Feb 2025
Sharona explores the art of chic and coordinated fashion, emphasizing style and elegance. The piece highlights how thoughtful pairing and a cohesive wardrobe...
26 Feb 2025
MomentMag
Plunderer: Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief w/Jonathan Petropoulos, John Friedman & Hugo Macgregor
20 Feb 2025
In the documentary "Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief," historian Jonathan Petropoulos delves into the dark world of art looting orchestrated...
20 Feb 2025
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How seven siblings survived the Holocaust — and how the next generation is telling their story
18 Feb 2025
Beth Lane, inspired by her family's harrowing Holocaust survival story recorded by her late uncle Alfons Weber, has created a directorial debut film titled "...
18 Feb 2025
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How MAD magazine, family ghosts and censorship made Art Spiegelman an anti-fascist artist
18 Feb 2025
Art Spiegelman's journey as an artist, particularly illustrated through the new documentary 'Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse,' embodies a complex interpl...
18 Feb 2025
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Vandals destroyed his tribute to Holocaust survivors — and yet this artist persists
14 Feb 2025
Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo has created poignant murals challenging indifference towards the Holocaust, honoring survivors Liliana Segre and Sami Modia...
14 Feb 2025
JTA
Influential Jewish comics legend Will Eisner gets a retrospective in Chelsea
13 Feb 2025
Will Eisner, a seminal figure in the comic book industry and a pioneer of the graphic novel, is honored with a retrospective exhibition at the Philippe Labau...
13 Feb 2025
Hadassah
Queen Esther Goes Dutch: An Exhibition
10 Feb 2025
The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is hosting "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt," an exhibition that explores the cultural impact of Queen Esther's sto...
10 Feb 2025
Forward
How I became a vulgarizer — and why you should become one too
4 Feb 2025
Ken Krimstein discusses his role as a "vulgarizer" of history, a term he was introduced to in France, meaning someone who makes complex subjects accessible a...
4 Feb 2025
Chabad.org
The Job of a Chassidic Artist
3 Feb 2025
In a profound interaction with the Rebbe, Chassidic artist Hendel Lieberman learned that an essential aspect of being an artist is the ability to see beyond ...
3 Feb 2025
Lehrhaus
Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit
30 Jan 2025
Edwin Salomons' existential art is explored in this retrospective, highlighting his unique contribution to Israeli and Jewish art despite facing marginalizat...
30 Jan 2025
Lehrhaus
Edwin Salomon’s ‘Like Animals’ Existential Art: A Retrospective in honor of his 10th Yahrzeit
30 Jan 2025
Edwin Salomon, a Jewish Israeli painter born in Romania, is remembered in a retrospective marking the 10th anniversary of his passing. His art, deeply influe...
30 Jan 2025
JTA
Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust
29 Jan 2025
New York City has inaugurated two significant initiatives to honor Holocaust remembrance, coinciding with International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80t...
29 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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How to be a Jew … Like Lisa Edelstein
29 Jan 2025
Lisa Edelstein discusses her new art show, 'Dance Me to the End of the World,' emphasizing its Jewish themes and how her cultural heritage influences her wor...
29 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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How to be a jew … Like Lisa Edelstein
29 Jan 2025
Lisa Edelstein discusses her journey from a prominent 80s figure and actress to a painter whose Jewish identity deeply influences her art. In the episode, Ed...
29 Jan 2025
JTA
Famed Jewish expressionist Ben-Zion Weinman will be featured in a NYC exhibition for the first time in 25 years
28 Jan 2025
Ben-Zion Weinman, a pioneering Jewish expressionist painter known mononymously as Ben-Zion, will be featured in his first solo exhibition in 25 years at the ...
28 Jan 2025
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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
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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
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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
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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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
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