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The Illustrated Hostage Diary of Moran Stella Yanai
15 May 2024
Moran Stella Yanai recounts her harrowing experience of being violently kidnapped by Hamas after attending a festival in Beersheba. Moran endured 54 days of ...
15 May 2024
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The 1964 Venice Biennale was a landmark in art history — was it rigged?
14 May 2024
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition. Led by Alan Solomon and L...
14 May 2024
Mishpacha
All that Glitters?
14 May 2024
A mother reflects on her daily tasks and responsibilities, feeling inadequate compared to what she perceives as more significant contributions to the world. ...
14 May 2024
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How my story about Nazi-looted art inspired an opera by one of America's greatest composers
14 May 2024
A series of articles by Howard Reich published in the Chicago Tribune more than two decades ago about Nazi-looted art has inspired an opera titled "Before It...
14 May 2024
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The Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt is finally getting a New York City show
13 May 2024
Morris Katz, known as the "Bob Ross of the Borscht Belt," was a unique and prolific artist who painted quickly using unconventional methods. While he was a w...
13 May 2024
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Fiercely committed and as unapologetic as ever, this 92-year-old artist is having a moment
9 May 2024
Audrey Flack, a 92-year-old artist, is receiving attention for her new exhibit and memoir called "With Darkness Comes Stars." The exhibit features 16 paintin...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Step out of line: Israeli-born choreographer Jasmin Vardimon celebrates 25 years of dance invention
9 May 2024
Jasmin Vardimon, an Israeli-born choreographer, is celebrating 25 successful years of her company in Ashford, Kent, focusing on creativity, artistic training...
9 May 2024
JTA
Eurovision and Malmö brace for protests as Israeli contestant Eden Golan takes the stage
9 May 2024
Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli contestant Eden Golan is facing protests and backlash as she competes in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malm, Sweden. T...
9 May 2024
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The new iPad ad literally destroys art — what would philosopher Walter Benjamin think about it?
8 May 2024
The article contemplates what philosopher Walter Benjamin would think of a viral iPad ad that condenses various forms of art into a sleek tablet using an ind...
8 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: The Winter’s Tale: ‘A modern masterpiece’
8 May 2024
Christopher Wheeldon's modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" returns to the Royal Opera House a decade after its debut, offering a fresh...
8 May 2024
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14 Last-Minute Gifts Jewish Moms Actually Want
6 May 2024
The article provides a list of 14 last-minute gift ideas that Jewish moms would appreciate, just in time for Mother's Day but suitable for any occasion. Sugg...
6 May 2024
Moment
The Muses of October 7
6 May 2024
The aftermath of the events on October 7 in Israel led to a profound transformation seen in the physical landscape of the country and the widespread emergenc...
6 May 2024
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In concentration camps, Jewish artists painted in secret, hid their work and traded art for food
6 May 2024
During World War II, Jewish artists imprisoned in concentration camps and ghettos created art in secret, trading their work for food and hiding pieces in jar...
6 May 2024
Tablet
The Lost Encyclopedia of Jewish Artists
6 May 2024
Jzef Sandel and Hersh Fenster were Jewish art enthusiasts who published encyclopedias in the 1950s, documenting the lives and works of Eastern European Jewis...
6 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The X-Files director: ‘conspiracy theories are now costing reputations and lives’
3 May 2024
Award-winning director and producer Daniel Sackheim reflects on the influence of The X-Files in popularizing conspiracy theories in America. Concerned about ...
3 May 2024
Lilith
Wabi-Sabi
3 May 2024
Miriam, a photographer facing terminal illness, reflects on the impermanence of life using the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in imperfection ...
3 May 2024
Tablet
Irving Penn: Anxious American Photographer
3 May 2024
Irving Penn, a renowned American fashion photographer, captured the essence of the Summer of Love in San Francisco in 1967, photographing iconic figures like...
3 May 2024
On the Nose
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Controversy at the Contemporary Jewish Museum
2 May 2024
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco faced a crisis after several anti-Zionist artists withdrew their works over unmet demands concerning transpar...
2 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: The Sleeping Beauty, ‘I prefer a dancing Lilac Fairy’
2 May 2024
The Birmingham Royal Ballet performed a production of The Sleeping Beauty at Sadlers Wells Theatre, differing from the Royal Opera House production notably i...
2 May 2024
The Free Press
‘Small Talk’ with David Sedaris
2 May 2024
In a departure from the usual serious topics dominating the news, this article highlights a conversation with humorist David Sedaris, known for popular books...
2 May 2024
Culturally Jewish
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Remembering filmmaker Charles Officer, who 'cut through the ideology' with incisive storytelling
2 May 2024
Charles Officer, a renowned filmmaker with a unique Black and Jewish heritage, is remembered for his incisive storytelling and impactful films that often exp...
2 May 2024
Culturally Jewish
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Remembering filmmaker Charles Officer, who 'cut through the ideology' with incisive storytelling
2 May 2024
Award-winning filmmaker Charles Officer, who passed away at age 48, is honored for his impactful storytelling on race and identity, blending his Black and Je...
2 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I have seen antisemitism growing in the politicised art world for years
1 May 2024
The author, Michelle Wolodarsky, reflects on the rise of antisemitism in the art world, particularly in the UK. Recounting her experiences as a Jewish art st...
1 May 2024
Forward
How Maurice Sendak’s Jewishness shaped ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
30 Apr 2024
Maurice Sendak's Jewish identity significantly influenced his work, particularly evident in his iconic book "Where the Wild Things Are." The Yiddish phrase "...
30 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jolt an outfit to life with a killer touch
26 Apr 2024
The text discusses how adding killer accessories like scarves, belts, and statement necklaces can transform and update existing clothing, reducing the need f...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
London Tide review: A tide that laps at your knees, rather than sweeping you away
26 Apr 2024
The National Theatre's adaptation of "London Tide" based on Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" with music by P.J. Harvey presents a knotty plot involving intertwin...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Insider
Druze artist’s splash of color reaches from northern Israel to Hostage Square
26 Apr 2024
Sam Halaby, a talented Druze artist from Israel, defied traditional expectations in his community to pursue his passion for art, supported by his mother who ...
26 Apr 2024
Tablet
Israeli Artists Respond to the Oct. 7 Attacks
26 Apr 2024
Benzi Brofman, an Israeli artist, has been painting portraits of Israelis who lost their lives to attacks by Hamas on Oct. 7, including soldiers, festival at...
26 Apr 2024
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That Passover song about the goat captivated a famous artist who wasn’t Jewish
23 Apr 2024
Artist Frank Stella, known for his Jewish-themed works despite being raised Catholic, has recently showcased his series inspired by the Passover song "Had Ga...
23 Apr 2024
Moment
Still Life Photo Exhibit Destroyed by Hamas Is Restored—Mostly
22 Apr 2024
Israeli photographer Osnat Ben Dov's still-life photo exhibit, "Shadow of a Passing Bird," featured images of everyday objects destroyed by Hamas in October....
22 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Curse of Pietro Houdini, review: Riveting wartime art-heist tale plus philosophy
19 Apr 2024
"The Curse of Pietro Houdini" by Derek B. Miller is a riveting wartime art-heist tale set during World War II and the battle of Montecassino. The story follo...
19 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JC Stays: Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna
18 Apr 2024
In Vienna, the Hotel Sans Souci offers a unique experience with its world-class collection of Roy Lichtenstein's art, setting it apart from other five-star h...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
It’s a kind of magic – Orlando beyond the theme parks
17 Apr 2024
Little Big Mountain, a fourth-generation Native American from the Jororo tribe, shares his culture and history near Lake Tohopekaliga, outside of Orlando. Th...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why is this book different from all others? Inside the most opulent haggadah ever seen
17 Apr 2024
Tech entrepreneur Martin Moshal has commissioned an opulent haggadah for his Seder in Sydney, featuring intricate designs with various metals and precious me...
17 Apr 2024
JTA
Israel’s representative at Venice Biennale shuts down art exhibit, demanding ceasefire and hostage deal
16 Apr 2024
Artist Ruth Patir, representing Israel at the Venice Biennale, has closed down the Israeli pavilion until a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages are...
16 Apr 2024
Hadassah
One Book, One Hadassah Discussion Guide: ‘Dwell Time’
16 Apr 2024
"Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair" by Rosa Lowinger delves into the author's personal history as a Cuban-born art conservator, intertwining the...
16 Apr 2024
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What Houdini, Coney Island and space aliens have to do with the book of Exodus
16 Apr 2024
In "Brighton Beach Bible," artist Joel Silverstein reimagines the Exodus story within the backdrop of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, drawing parallels betw...
16 Apr 2024
Moment
Book Review | An Ancient Book Illuminates Our Troubled Times
15 Apr 2024
Debra Band's illustrated volume "Qohelet: Searching for a Life Worth Living" with commentary by Menachem Fisch delves into the existential ponderings of the ...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nice singing, shame about almost everything else
15 Apr 2024
A review of the Royal Opera House's new production of Carmen highlights the excellent singing by Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, with praise for her voice and s...
15 Apr 2024
Tablet
Going for the Gold
15 Apr 2024
Mara Bernstein, a vintage jewelry enthusiast, transitioned from publishing to launching Pennyweight Prizefighter, a vintage jewelry business specializing in ...
15 Apr 2024
Moment
Visual Moment | Depicting Devastation
11 Apr 2024
Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassky's exhibition, The 7 October 2023 Series at the Jewish Museum in New York, presents dark and intense drawings reflecting the tr...
11 Apr 2024
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Alan Zweig looks back on decades of filmmaking—and ahead to his pessimistic new podcast
10 Apr 2024
Alan Zweig and Ralph Benmergui reflect on their long-standing friendship and creative collaborations, exploring their youthful journeys in India that took th...
10 Apr 2024
Tablet
Adir’s Diamonds
9 Apr 2024
Alon Mesika's 23-year-old son, Adir, was tragically murdered at a festival where he died trying to protect his girlfriend. Following this devastating loss, A...
9 Apr 2024
JTA
7 Anti-Zionist Jewish artists pull out of California Jewish museum’s exhibit to protest Israel
8 Apr 2024
Seven Jewish anti-Zionist artists have withdrawn their works from the California Jewish Open exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco in pr...
8 Apr 2024
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Beyoncé’s ode to Levi’s Jeans is giving the brand a moment
8 Apr 2024
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strau...
8 Apr 2024
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In more than 200 paintings, a tribute to the spirit of the Israeli hostages
5 Apr 2024
In a tribute to the Israeli hostages of October 7, a group of Philadelphia women artists, led by Sivia Katz Braunstein, have created over 200 colorful painti...
5 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
My father risked his life making fun of Hitler
4 Apr 2024
Curt Bloch, a German Jewish artist and poet, resisted the Nazis during World War II by creating a satirical magazine called The Underwater Cabaret while in h...
4 Apr 2024
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'It's my family play.' David Adjmi on Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and moving 'Stereophonic' to Broadway
2 Apr 2024
David Adjmi discusses his play "Stereophonic," inspired by 1970s bands like Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin, now moving to Broadway. The play, set in a record...
2 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Save the date – the top things to do in the UK in 2024
2 Apr 2024
In 2024, the UK offers various exciting cultural and historical experiences to explore. The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with exhibition...
2 Apr 2024
Forward
The Jewish artist bringing abortion history to America’s museums
28 Mar 2024
Carmen Winant, a Jewish artist and photographer, has created an installation at the Whitney Biennial titled "The Last Safe Abortion," consisting of 2,500 pho...
28 Mar 2024