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0 Art History

Purim Illuminated

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Mar

The exhibition "The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt" at the Jewish Museum offers a captivating exploration of Queen Esther's influence on 17th-century Dutch art and society.

0 Art Culture

Why Queen Esther was the star in the age of Rembrandt's Amsterdam

PJ Grisar in Forward · 6 Mar

In the 17th century Netherlands, Queen Esther's story resonated strongly, serving as a cultural bridge for the newly free Dutch society and the burgeoning Jewish community, particularly as depicted in an extensive exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Manhattan.

0 Politics Israel

Trump, hailing release of hostages, signals that he is committed to ceasefire

Ben Sales in Forward · 19 Jan

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now the Republican presidential nominee, has celebrated the release of three Israeli hostages from Hamas and signaled his commitment to enforcing the ceasefire in Gaza.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state executives in 2025.

0 Politics Leadership

Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 Nov 2024

Josh Stein has made history as North Carolina's first Jewish governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose campaign was marred by his past inflammatory remarks about Jews and others.

0 Politics Culture

Vibes and Polls and Predictions, Oh My!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Nov 2024

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses the upcoming election with a focus on the divergence between poll predictions and public sentiment, considering both Kamala Harris's and Donald Trump's standings.

0 Politics Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct 2024

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.