Forward
How a Jewish family and a museum are honoring an artist whose work remains nothing short of devastating
15 Jul 2024
A Jewish family and museum are honoring the German artist Kaethe Kollwitz, known for her powerful prints and drawings depicting revolution, war, and the suff...
15 Jul 2024
Lilith
Her Haunting Paintings Outlasted the Holocaust and Communism
15 Jul 2024
Margit Anna, a Hungarian Jewish artist born in 1913, defied stereotypes and artistic norms prevalent during the conservative, antisemitic era of the early 20...
15 Jul 2024
JTA
In a one-‘clown’ Off Broadway show, an actor takes the stigma out of mental illness
11 Jul 2024
Actor Scott Ehrenpreis explores his journey living with multiple mental illnesses in his autobiographical one-man show "Clowns Like Me," where he uses humor ...
11 Jul 2024
JTA
Mordechai Rosenstein, calligrapher whose art illuminates Jewish homes and synagogues, dies at 90
11 Jul 2024
Mordechai Rosenstein, a renowned painter and calligrapher known for his vibrant Hebrew illuminations, passed away at 90 in Pennsylvania. His unique art style...
11 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Jessica Hecht’s ‘Campfire’ Burns Bright
10 Jul 2024
Actress Jessica Hecht, known for her role in Fiddler on the Roof, developed The Campfire Project to provide creative healing for young refugees globally. Par...
10 Jul 2024
Forward
For a Jewish Boricua whose great-grandfather spoke Yiddish, theater is almost a birthright
10 Jul 2024
Antonia Cruz-Kent, a Jewish Boricua playwright, draws on her family legacy and ancestry in her works, with a focus on themes of loving, mourning, and embraci...
10 Jul 2024
Future of Jewish
How Israeli Extremists Hijacked the Biennale in Italy
9 Jul 2024
Israeli extremists have caused the closure of the Israel pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a prestigious international art exhibition, by demanding a ceasefir...
9 Jul 2024
Forward
London gallery cancels Russian-Israeli artist’s anti-Putin show, objecting to her posts mourning Oct. 7
8 Jul 2024
The London gallery Metamorphika canceled an exhibition titled "Even Elephants Have Elections," which aimed to address censorship under Vladimir Putin, due to...
8 Jul 2024
JTA
Americana meets meshuggeneh at a museum exhibit about MAD magazine
7 Jul 2024
The Norman Rockwell Museum's exhibit "What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine" explores the close connection between the Americana style of Rockwel...
7 Jul 2024
Forward
‘The most important tattoo I ever did’: Artists volunteer to ink Oct. 7 survivors
5 Jul 2024
Tattoo artists gathered in Tel Aviv to offer free tattoos to survivors of the Oct. 7 attacks, aiming to provide strength and empowerment through their work w...
5 Jul 2024
Forward
The distressing truth behind an exhibit about antisemitism — it's always timely
5 Jul 2024
The article discusses an exhibit titled "Artists on Antisemitism" at the 81 Leonard Gallery in Tribeca, featuring works by Marina Heintzes Yitler and 20 othe...
5 Jul 2024
JTA
Israeli soldiers are finding Judaica in Gaza — and trying to locate the items’ owners
5 Jul 2024
Israeli soldiers in Gaza have come across various Jewish ritual objects, like a challah board, menorah, and Seder plate, left behind in homes during military...
5 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
When Captain Marvel fought antisemitism
4 Jul 2024
In the 1940s, amidst rising antisemitism in the US, a group of top cartoonists, including Captain Marvel artist Mac Raboy and MAD cartoonist Dave Berg, colla...
4 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Israeli puppeteers working with children devastated by October 7
4 Jul 2024
Amidst boycott pressures against Israeli artists, JW3 in the UK hosts Israels Train Theatre, known for its non-verbal puppetry show Once Upon a World promoti...
4 Jul 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The art that made Ukraine and the Jewish artists who made it
28 Jun 2024
The article discusses the significant role of Jewish artists in shaping modernist art in Ukraine between 1900 and the 1930s, amid a backdrop of political and...
28 Jun 2024
The Cholent
Confronting Hate Exhibit Not Quite Ready to Confront the Public
28 Jun 2024
The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle faced controversy and a staff walkout over an exhibit titled Confronting Hate Together, discussing Jewish, Asian, and African...
28 Jun 2024
Tablet
A Very Young Dancer
27 Jun 2024
A young girl named Claire passed away from bone cancer at age 12, leaving her family devastated. Claire, a talented ballet dancer, had dreams of performing w...
27 Jun 2024
Forward
How one artist turned the horrors of Oct. 7 into a bold series of paintings
26 Jun 2024
In his new series "Silent Running," figurative artist David Stern captures the essence of the horrors of October 7th, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, ...
26 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘I had to sit down and weep’
26 Jun 2024
The Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem presents the exhibit "From Darkness to Light," showcasing the horrors of the Hamas attack on October 7. Through advanced...
26 Jun 2024
Forward
Leftist group exhibits art on Israeli streets to avoid censorship
25 Jun 2024
A grassroots group called Parents Against Child Detention organized a pop-up art exhibition in Israel titled "Innocence Disrupted," showcasing 70 pieces that...
25 Jun 2024
Jewish Currents
Safer in the Streets, Volume 2 - A free, shareable tool for protesters illustrating best practices for dealing with the police.
25 Jun 2024
"Safer in the Streets, Volume 2" is a zine created by a collective of cartoonists in response to the Black Lives Matter protests after George Floyd's murder ...
25 Jun 2024
JTA
A Tribeca gallery is showcasing art about antisemitism, including a Hitler-Kanye West portrait
24 Jun 2024
81 Leonard Gallery in Tribeca is hosting an exhibition titled "Artists on Antisemitism," featuring 38 pieces by 21 artists exploring contemporary and histori...
24 Jun 2024
Forward
He photographed athletes and he photographed nudes — André Steiner contained multitudes
24 Jun 2024
Andr (born Andras) Steiner, a Hungarian-born French Jewish photographer, is being celebrated at the City of Lights Museum of the Art and History of Judaism i...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: A tale of two Swan Lakes
24 Jun 2024
English National Ballet's unique production of Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall is performed in the round, offering a fresh perspective for viewers with th...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Action
Religion on the Battlefield
20 Jun 2024
The text discusses the role of religion on the battlefield. It likely covers topics such as the influence of faith on soldiers, the role of chaplains in the ...
20 Jun 2024
Jewish Action
Holding Jewish History in Your Hand
20 Jun 2024
Rabbi Benjamin Yablok of Teaneck, New Jersey, holds a unique collection of Jewish historical treasures in his home, ranging from Temple times to the present ...
20 Jun 2024
Mishpacha
20 Questions for… Menachem Weinreb
18 Jun 2024
Menachem Weinreb, creative director at Mishpacha since 2009, combines art and spirituality, often engrossed in Kabbalah texts with chocolate nearby. He value...
18 Jun 2024
Forward
'I haven't really accepted he's dead' — scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale
17 Jun 2024
The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection. V...
17 Jun 2024
JTA
‘Suffs’ creator Shaina Taub cites Jewish text in Tony Awards acceptance speech
17 Jun 2024
Shaina Taub, the creator of the Broadway show "Suffs," referenced a Jewish text in her Tony Awards acceptance speech for best book of a musical and best orig...
17 Jun 2024
Tablet
The Jews of Venice
17 Jun 2024
The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Israeli artists at The 60th Art Biennale di Venezia and the criticism faced by Israeli artist...
17 Jun 2024
Jewish Insider
‘Rips in our fabric’: Reimagining Israel’s national flag
17 Jun 2024
An exhibition titled "From Erosion to Hope" in Israel features 90 artists reimagining the national flag using worn-out flags from the Arava Desert, symbolizi...
17 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
We should aim to be more like Moses rather than Michelangelo
16 Jun 2024
The text discusses the contrast between Michelangelo's spiritual journey towards the end of his life, marked by introspection and a realization of potentiall...
16 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
My grandma the legend: Life with art collector Peggy Guggenheim, the fabulously wealthy bohemian
14 Jun 2024
Peggy Guggenheim, renowned art collector, led a fascinating life from socialite to bohemian before solidifying her legacy in Venice. Her time in England, par...
14 Jun 2024
JTA
Morrie Markoff, Jewish supercentenarian and oldest man in US, dies at 110
11 Jun 2024
Morrie Markoff, a Jewish supercentenarian born to Jewish parents in New York City in 1914, passed away at 110 in Los Angeles. Known for his remarkable lucidi...
11 Jun 2024
Forward
How designer mezuzah covers and Torah pointers are putting the 'Jew' into 'Jumanji'
10 Jun 2024
Lisa and Chris Van Allsburg have established Forgotten Judaica to revive ceremonial Jewish artifacts after being inspired by synagogue visits in Europe. Thes...
10 Jun 2024
New Voices
The Mend
10 Jun 2024
The text explores the theme of broken dolls as a metaphor for personal and societal struggles, focusing on the history of doll hospitals founded by Jewish im...
10 Jun 2024
Jewish Insider
Georgetown’s historic Kesher Israel synagogue set to undergo major renovation, expansion
10 Jun 2024
Kesher Israel Congregation, a prominent Modern Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C., is embarking on a substantial renovation and expansion project for its...
10 Jun 2024
Lehrhaus
Giving Shape to Abstraction: Illustrating Redemption in the Book of Ruth
9 Jun 2024
The article discusses the challenge of illustrating the Book of Ruth, focusing not on the plot but on the theme of redemption. The author emphasizes the abst...
9 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Ashton is celebrated in style
9 Jun 2024
The article discusses a celebration of the 120th anniversary of British choreographer Frederick Ashton, known for his significant contributions to the Royal ...
9 Jun 2024
Forward
A century-old Jewish tale of demonic possession — yet one that's just as relevant today
7 Jun 2024
The artistic director at the Arlekin Players Theatre company in Massachusetts is directing a modernized adaptation of the century-old Jewish play "The Dybbuk...
7 Jun 2024
What Matters Now
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What Matters Now to archaeologist Jodi Magness: Ever-changing, eternal Jerusalem
6 Jun 2024
Archaeologist Jodi Magness delves into Jerusalem's complex history, discussing the city's changing rulerships and cultural influence from the Bronze Age thro...
6 Jun 2024
Forward
In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity
6 Jun 2024
"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the story of Argentinean artist-activist Claudia Bernardi. Through a...
6 Jun 2024
Forward
In the face of authoritarianism, a subversive play forces us to confront our own complicity
6 Jun 2024
"How to Eat an Orange" is a thought-provoking play by Catherine Filloux that delves into the life of artist-activist Claudia Bernardi and her response to atr...
6 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Small town life: the shtetl through the eyes of an artist
5 Jun 2024
Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including eve...
5 Jun 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Princeton’s longest-lived alumnus dies at 109
5 Jun 2024
Joe Schein, a 1937 Princeton University graduate and one of only 11 Jewish students in his class, passed away at 109. He led Jewish services at Princeton dur...
5 Jun 2024
Tablet
Why the Western Rebellion Against the Jews Produces Bad Art and Bad Politics
4 Jun 2024
The text discusses how the recent right-wing trend towards transgression in moral, political, and aesthetic spheres has resulted in unimpressive art and poli...
4 Jun 2024
Tablet
In the Mansion of the Camondos
4 Jun 2024
The text discusses the life of Count Moise de Camondo, a wealthy Jewish collector and banker in 19th century Europe. It highlights his love for his library, ...
4 Jun 2024
JTA
After backlash, Vancouver comics festival apologizes for excluding Jewish artist over IDF service
3 Jun 2024
After facing backlash, the Vancouver comics festival apologized to Miriam Libicki, a Jewish artist it had previously banned due to her past Israeli military ...
3 Jun 2024
JTA
Vancouver comics festival bans Jewish artist Miriam Libicki over past IDF service
30 May 2024
The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival banned Israeli-American artist Miriam Libicki due to her past service in the Israel Defense Forces, reversing an earlier de...
30 May 2024
MomentMag
Nightingale of Iran with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti and Jennifer Bardi
30 May 2024
The YouTube video discusses the journey of sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti as they delve into their family's past to explore the legacy of their father...
30 May 2024