Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Carmen: ‘I was perplexed’
28 Mar 2024
Johan Inger's reinterpretation of Carmen through dance at Sadlers Wells by the English National Ballet focuses more on Don Jose than Carmen, portraying his d...
28 Mar 2024
Tablet
For Ladies and Girls Only
28 Mar 2024
The text discusses the author's experience visiting Judy Chicago's retrospective exhibition, "Herstory," at the New Museum in New York City, reflecting on Ch...
28 Mar 2024
Forward
How Richard Serra found infinity within the void
27 Mar 2024
Renowned artist Richard Serra, known for his monumental sculptures, passed away at 85. His works, like the massive steel coil "Joe," create a sense of weight...
27 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Opening Night review: Lights, camera, action…and stagefright
27 Mar 2024
"Opening Night" is a daring musical adaptation of John Cassavetes' 1977 film that explores the anxieties of a stage star, Myrtle Gordon, played by Sheridan S...
27 Mar 2024
Forward
Influenced by comic books, Salvador Dali and Mark Rothko, a Russian-born Jewish artist embraces his contradictions
26 Mar 2024
Yury Kharchenko, a Russian-born Jewish artist based in Berlin, explores his complex identity as a contemporary Jew through his paintings that combine pop cul...
26 Mar 2024
Hadassah
One Book, One Hadassah: Live With Rosa Lowinger, ‘Dwell Time’
22 Mar 2024
Join Hadassah for a live interview with Rosa Lowinger, a writer and art conservator, discussing her memoir "Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile, and Repair" o...
22 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
14 of the best spring knits to serve up style in fickle weather
22 Mar 2024
The article highlights 14 trendy spring knits suitable for varying budgets and styles, serving as both a fashion statement and practical clothing for fickle ...
22 Mar 2024
JTA
The mystery of Kate Middleton’s disappearance casts a spotlight on Jewish Sassoon family’s Chinese history
21 Mar 2024
The disappearance of Kate Middleton has sparked online theories linking her to Prince William's alleged affair with Rose Hanbury, whose husband David Cholmon...
21 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Celebrating the work of pioneering ‘powerhouse’ choreographer Bella Lewitzky
21 Mar 2024
The Yorke Dance Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary by honoring the pioneering choreographer Bella Lewitzky alongside Isadora Duncan and Martha Graha...
21 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Esther without borders: Artists around the world reimagine the Purim story
20 Mar 2024
"Esther Without Borders" is a project where artists worldwide reimagine the Purim story as if it happened in their own communities, using diverse materials a...
20 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Thanks to Saltburn I’ve reignited my obsession with mid-2000s beauty
20 Mar 2024
The text discusses a nostalgic rekindling of mid-2000s beauty trends inspired by the film "Saltburn," particularly focusing on the makeup styles of that era....
20 Mar 2024
Ami
Shimon Blinker // Chutzpah Watches
20 Mar 2024
Shimon Blinker is a watch reseller who makes millions selling high-end watches like Rolex and Cartier, yet he's known for his unconventional approach. While ...
20 Mar 2024
Jewish Insider
Israeli and Jewish artists face threats, boycotts at U.S. shows
20 Mar 2024
Israeli and Jewish artists performing in the U.S. are facing threats and boycotts due to their connection to Israel or vocal support for the country. Instanc...
20 Mar 2024
Forward
This Jewish artist got her start before WWI. A century later, she's still in the avant garde
19 Mar 2024
The article discusses the extensive exhibition at Manhattan's Bard Graduate Center showcasing the work of Jewish avant-garde artist Sonia Delaunay, highlight...
19 Mar 2024
Forward
How one wedding dress came to symbolize the strength of more than 2,000 Jewish women
19 Mar 2024
Artist Andi Arnovitz's creation "What We Bring" is a symbolic tribute to the strength of over 2,000 impactful Jewish women. Displayed at the 6th Jerusalem Bi...
19 Mar 2024
JTA
A rabbi uses a traditional Indian dance form to retell the Passover story from Pharaoh’s perspective
15 Mar 2024
Rabbi Misha Shulman has created a unique play, "Pharaoh," that retells the biblical Exodus story from Pharaoh's perspective using the traditional Indian danc...
15 Mar 2024
Forward
Writers reject festival invite from PEN America over Gaza war response
14 Mar 2024
Several writers and activists, including Naomi Klein and Michelle Alexander, declined to participate in PEN America's World Voices Festival due to what they ...
14 Mar 2024
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How Sarah Kolker uses art to inspire her communities—Jewish, Black and beyond
14 Mar 2024
Sarah Kolker revitalized a neglected park in her Philadelphia neighborhood through community mobilization and art, transforming it into a vibrant space for g...
14 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The shapes of things to come
13 Mar 2024
The fashion industry is evolving to cater to environmentally conscious consumers while maintaining style. The trend for S/S24 highlights voluminous clothing,...
13 Mar 2024
Ami
SMB Sales & Marketing Summit // A Panel Discussion about the challenges of growing a business
13 Mar 2024
The text discusses a panel discussion at the SMB Sales and Marketing Summit featuring three entrepreneurs: Laibel Schwartz, who transitioned from photography...
13 Mar 2024
JTA
For every looted Schiele, there are countless looted Jewish artifacts. They need to be returned to their rightful owners, too.
12 Mar 2024
The article discusses the need to return looted Jewish artifacts to their rightful owners, focusing on a specific case of a book from the Romanian Jewish com...
12 Mar 2024
Forward
Sympathy for the Pharaoh? A Jewish-Indian play asks us to find a soft spot for an old enemy
12 Mar 2024
Misha Shulman's play "Pharaoh" delves into the character of the villain from the Exodus story, aiming to humanize him and explore his relationship with his s...
12 Mar 2024
JTA
A Cooper Union art student’s paintings recall her Israeli family’s roots in a community shattered on Oct. 7
11 Mar 2024
Darya Arad, a Cooper Union art student, created a series of paintings based on her Israeli family's connection to Kibbutz Nahal Oz following a Hamas attack o...
11 Mar 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
BIG BOY BEDROOM MAKEOVER!!!!
9 Mar 2024
A video showcasing a big boy bedroom makeover, including bunk beds, a spinning chair, bedding, and decor items.
9 Mar 2024
Future of Jewish
Jewish artists won’t be silenced.
9 Mar 2024
The Future of Jewish newsletter features a guest essay by artist Anna Abramzon discussing the silencing of Jewish artists amid anti-Israel sentiments. Exampl...
9 Mar 2024
Forward
21 countries agree to updated guidelines on Nazi-looted art as researchers say much work remains
8 Mar 2024
More than 20 countries have agreed to updated guidelines on Nazi-looted art, which aim to strengthen the 1998 Washington Principles on Nazi-Confiscated Art. ...
8 Mar 2024
Kveller
Jewish Actor Daveed Diggs Welcomes First Baby with Emmy Raver-Lampman
8 Mar 2024
Jewish actor Daveed Diggs, known for his roles in "Hamilton" and "Blindspotting," recently welcomed his first child with wife Emmy Raver-Lampman. The couple,...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Human Body review: silver-screen style... NHS substance
8 Mar 2024
Set in 1948, Lucy Kirkwood's play "The Human Body" combines romanticism with the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), featuring Keeley Hawes a...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ballet review: two companies, two styles
8 Mar 2024
The Royal Ballet's production of "Swan Lake" at the Royal Opera House shines with stunning designs, beautiful dancing by Marianela Nunez and Vadim Muntagirov...
8 Mar 2024
Tablet
The Met’s New ‘Therapeutic’ Forza Is a Disaster
8 Mar 2024
The Metropolitan Opera's recent adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi's "The Force of Destiny" by Mariusz Trelnsky was criticized for its misguided portrayal, focusin...
8 Mar 2024
Forward
A mural of the Simpsons as Holocaust victims should be offensive. It’s actually a stroke of genius
7 Mar 2024
Artist aleXsandro Palombo created a controversial mural in Milan depicting characters from The Simpsons as Holocaust victims, with one panel showing them wea...
7 Mar 2024
Forward
Subway ads replaced by posters protesting war in Gaza in stealth campaign by artists
6 Mar 2024
A group of artists protesting the war in Gaza carried out a covert campaign in New York City's subway system, replacing ads with posters depicting the confli...
6 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What made the ‘geriatric starlet’ Iris Apfel so special?
6 Mar 2024
Iris Apfel, a geriatric starlet and style icon, gained fame in 2005 with a Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art exhibition showcasing her eclectic outfits and a...
6 Mar 2024
Forward
Why an artist famous for illustrating the Haggadah is more relevant than ever
5 Mar 2024
Arthur Szyk, a renowned Polish-American Jewish artist, gained fame for his dynamic illustrations of the Exodus story in his 1940 Haggadah and his fierce poli...
5 Mar 2024
Kveller
Jewish Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Taught Us to Be Colorful and Proud
4 Mar 2024
Jewish fashion icon Iris Apfel, who passed away at 102, left a vibrant legacy encouraging confidence and self-expression through colorful and unique style. R...
4 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jacob Rothschild created his own version of Englishness and Jewishness
1 Mar 2024
Jacob Rothschild was a unique figure known for embodying a spirit of universalism, generosity, and intellectual curiosity while deftly navigating his roles a...
1 Mar 2024
Forward
'A Jewish woman, a widow, a damn good painter and a little too independent' — reclaiming Lee Krasner's legacy
27 Feb 2024
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world. Despite her instr...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How to give yourself a decent ‘drenching’
27 Feb 2024
Fashion in Spring 2024 is all about color drenching, where outfits are styled from neckline to hemline in a single vibrant hue for a bold statement. Popular ...
27 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
An Enemy of the People: Question Time makeover for Ibsen’s classic play
23 Feb 2024
Thomas Ostermeier's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre features Matt Smith as Doctor Thomas Stockman, whose d...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The £2 million masterpiece lost in a shul cupboard for 15 years
23 Feb 2024
A masterpiece painting by Gustav Bauernfeind, depicting the Western Wall, was discovered in a synagogue cupboard in the US after being stored for 15 years an...
23 Feb 2024
Forward
Undeterred by protests over the war in Gaza, Christie’s is hosting a show of Israeli art
23 Feb 2024
Christie's New York is hosting an exhibition of 70 works of Israeli art, showcasing a century of culture and creativity in Israel, never before seen outside ...
23 Feb 2024
JTA
Judy Chicago’s ‘Rainbow Shabbat,’ an iconic depiction of interfaith solidarity, is on display at New York’s New Museum
16 Feb 2024
The New Museum in New York is currently displaying Judy Chicago's Rainbow Shabbat, a famous artwork that symbolizes interfaith solidarity. Created in 1992 as...
16 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dance review: Four new works ‘New talent, new challenges’
16 Feb 2024
As part of the Royal Ballet's Festival of New Choreography at the Royal Opera House, four young choreographers presented innovative works challenging the tra...
16 Feb 2024
Forward
From a Jewish home in Queens to 'Sesame Street,' Broadway, 'Succession' and 'Job'
15 Feb 2024
Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theat...
15 Feb 2024
JTA
An Orthodox fashion designer debuts a collection of colorful scarves at NY Fashion Week
14 Feb 2024
Orthodox fashion designer Elke Reva Sudin recently launched her luxury scarf collection, called the Crown Collection, at New York Fashion Week. Sudin, who op...
14 Feb 2024
JTA
This Israeli designer closed his New York Fashion Week runway show with Israel’s national anthem
13 Feb 2024
Israeli-American designer Kobi Halperin closed his first runway show at New York Fashion Week with an instrumental version of Israel's national anthem, Hatik...
13 Feb 2024
JTA
Pro-Palestinian protesters force closure of Museum of Modern Art
12 Feb 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the Museum of Modern Art in New York to demand a free Palestine and an art world without Zionism. Videos showed demonstr...
12 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The architect of optimism
8 Feb 2024
Daniel Libeskind, a Jewish architect, emphasizes the power of optimism in his designs, particularly in his work on the Maggies Centres, offering solace and a...
8 Feb 2024
Forward
In a Jewish art dealer's Paris apartment, a jaw-dropping collection of 20th-century masterworks
7 Feb 2024
The current exhibition at the Picasso Museum in Paris showcases the apartment of Jewish art dealer Lonce Rosenberg, one of the major French art dealers of th...
7 Feb 2024
JTA
This very real Jewish family has been making artificial flowers in Manhattan for 107 years
6 Feb 2024
M&S Schmalberg, a family-owned artificial flower business in Manhattan, has been operating for 107 years. The business, owned by a Jewish family, was sta...
6 Feb 2024