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0 Education Culture

Is it OK to sing and text at the same time?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 7 Nov

A research team at Gross Schechter Day School in Cleveland, supported by educator Miriam Heller Stern, has developed an innovative curriculum that integrates arts and culture with Jewish text study, exemplified by lessons combining texts like Pirkei Avot with pop culture such as "The Music Man" and Michael Jackson's "Man in the Mirror."

0 Gender/Identity Education

Interview | Phyllis Greenberger, Author of ‘Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women’s Healthcare’

Jodi Blecker in Moment · 10 Oct

Phyllis Greenberger's book "Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women's Healthcare" serves as a call to action for more equitable healthcare emphasizing sex-specific medical research.

0 Culture Communities

Crossing the Narrow Bridge

Maya Bernstein in Lilith · 1 Oct

Yetzirah: A Hearth for Jewish Poetry recently hosted its second Jewish Poetry Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, amid a complex backdrop of distress within the Jewish community following the October 7 events and ensuing Israel-Gaza tensions.

0 Culture Torah

Torah can help unleash your inner creativity – here’s how

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Sep

Rabbi Adina Allen's book, "The Place of All Possibility," presents the Jewish Studio Process, a method of engaging with Torah to unleash personal creativity.

0 Literature Philosophy

PURE&LOVE - "because the/ heart can’t pump love / all day, it takes it away / for matters of living—"

Ahmad Almallah in Jewish Currents · 20 Sep

Ahmad Almallah's poem "PURE&LOVE" explores themes of grief and relational dynamics through an avant-garde poetic structure.

0 Culture Communities

Bowls of Therapy

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet · 27 Aug

In the face of ongoing political and social turmoil in Israel, ceramic studios have emerged as sanctuaries for creative expression and emotional healing.

0 Literature History

AYN RAND

Jewish Lives · 7 Aug

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a prominent American writer known for her bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, which advocated for American capitalism, individualism, and creativity.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Controlling Chaos

TEXTing · 19 Apr

Elana Stein Hain and Leora Batnitzky discuss the omnipresence of chaos in contemporary life, exploring lessons from Talmudic stories about King David's confrontation with chaos.

0 History Culture

Responding to Tragedy: An Historical Approach

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

Dr. Henry Abramson discusses how Jewish communities historically responded to tragedies with creativity and innovation, citing examples such as the establishment of synagogues after the Churban in 70 CE and the codification of the Mishnah after the Bar Kochba revolt.

0 Communities Art

The conveyor belt mentality

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Jan

This article discusses the importance of building a sustainable and visually appealing website for a Jewish nonprofit organization.

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Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year

BCohen in Forward · 14 Sep 2023

Mayim Bialik shares her guide to embracing the new Jewish year with four key principles: unplug, slow down, dream, and find a connection to something greater than oneself.

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The Wonder in Wonderful

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Aug 2023

In this personal anecdote, the author, Perel, expresses her resistance to attending camp and leaving behind her creative passion for painting.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Artful Dodger

Unorthodox · 14 Oct 2021

In this engaging minisode, we learn about Arnold Gorlick, whose quirky personality and love for cookies reportedly inspired the creation of Cookie Monster by Jim Henson.

0 Culture Television/Film

Jonathan Torrens

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 24 Jun 2021

Jonathan Torrens, a Canadian personality, has used his time in the spotlight to focus on love, balance, and creativity.

0 Art Philosophy

Can Freudian Art Survive in an Age Without Freud?

Frances Brent in Tablet · 11 Jun 2021

The Jewish Museum's exhibit "Louise Bourgeois, Freud's Daughter" explores the enduring influence of Freudian psychoanalysis on renowned artist Louise Bourgeois, despite her complex relationship with its principles.

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The New Normal: To Accept, To Reject, or To Embrace

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 24 Nov 2020

The pandemic has brought about significant changes in the way we live and interact.

0 Culture Education

Adam Grant on the future of work

Call Me Back · 19 Nov 2020

Adam Grant, a professor of organizational psychology at Wharton, discusses the implications of remote work with Dan, focusing on the benefits that may persist after the pandemic.

0 Music Literature

Tom Wilson is a singer, a writer, a guitar man, a grandfather, an artist and a Mohawk. Meet all of these Toms on Not That Kind of Rabbi.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 16 Jul 2020

Tom Wilson, a singer, writer, guitarist, artist, grandfather, and Mohawk, showcases his multi-faceted creativity on Not That Kind of Rabbi.

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Gary Gulman: This Impossible Life

18forty · 5 Jul 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Gary Gulman discusses the connection between comedy and the art of living with host David.

0 Art Philosophy

Sarah Slean: The magical muse waxes poetic as we build the utopian commune.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 11 Jun 2020

Sarah Slean, a musician, poet, and artist known for her spiritual insight, discusses the concept of the Divine and utopian ideals in the context of building a commune.

0 Culture Communities

Bonus: Another Unorthodox Havdalah

Unorthodox · 21 Mar 2020

In this episode of 'Unorthodox,' producer Josh Kross shares an intimate Havdalah service, emphasizing community and creativity during social distancing.

0 Culture Literature

Amazon is Opening Brick and Mortar Bookstores; Our Sages Would Approve

Forward · 27 Jul 2016

The article celebrates Amazon's decision to open physical bookstores, linking it to the enduring value of tactile literary experiences and cultural traditions.

0 Ethics Literature

Jonah Lehrer’s Deceptions

Michael Moynihan in Tablet · 30 Jul 2012

The article by Michael Moynihan details the deception of journalist Jonah Lehrer, focusing on his fabrications in the best-selling book 'Imagine: How Creativity Works'.

0 Literature Art

I Had a Dream

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 4 Nov 2010

The text delves into the concept of genius and inspiration through dreams, citing examples like the creation of music, writing, and poetry by famous figures like Handel, Wagner, and Goethe arising from their dreams.

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