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Tag: Iconography

0 History Culture

The Untold History of the Swastika and the Star of David

Ruth Vanita in Future of Jewish · 6 Jan

Ruth Vanita explores the complex history of two ancient symbols, the swastika and the Star of David, highlighting their Hindu origins and cultural significance beyond Judaism.

0 Culture History

Superman, Immigration, and the Jews

David Mamet in Tablet · 17 Sep 2025

David Mamet examines the intersections between superhero iconography, immigration, and Jewish contributions to the American comics industry.

0 Holocaust Literature

The Enduring Mythology of Anne Frank

Ruth Franklin in Hadassah · 24 Jan 2025

Anne Frank's "Diary of a Young Girl" is a powerful literary work that has profoundly shaped global understanding of the Holocaust.

0 Art Philosophy

Sources · 1 Apr 2022

This article in Sources magazine presents "Circles in the Trees," a series of paintings by artist Valabregue, who interprets the medieval visual tradition of ilaney sefirot, or sefirotic trees, which are symbolic maps of divine emanations.

0 Literature History

Shylock: An Unlikely Jew Named Jacob

Victor M. Erlich in Lehrhaus · 16 May 2019

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism.

0 Art Culture

Andy Warhol on Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe

Forward Staff in Forward · 1 Oct 2015

Forward Staff explores the connection between Andy Warhol's artistic ventures and two of Hollywood's most iconic actresses, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe.