Tag: Jewish Art

The article discusses the challenge of illustrating the Book of Ruth, focusing not on the plot but on the theme of redemption.
Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including everyday activities and taboo subjects, before the Holocaust.
Renowned Jewish artist Tobi Kahn presents a site-specific retrospective titled "Memory and Inheritance: Paintings and Ceremonial Objects" at the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York.
In 1964, the U.S. sought to combat Communism by making a significant impact at the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art exhibition.
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.
Debra Band's illustrated volume "Qohelet: Searching for a Life Worth Living" with commentary by Menachem Fisch delves into the existential ponderings of the biblical book of Kohelet, or Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon.
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 political cartoons fighting Fascism and antisemitism during the 1930s and 1940s.
The New Museum in New York is currently displaying Judy Chicago's Rainbow Shabbat, a famous artwork that symbolizes interfaith solidarity.
A hyper-realistic painting of the Western Wall by German artist Gustav Bauernfeind from the 19th century is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's New York.
A new book about Rembrandt and his relationship with Jews argues that much of what has been seen as his extraordinary sympathy towards the Jewish community is based on myth.
Archie Rand, a Brooklyn artist, gained attention for his paintings of all 613 commandments in 2006.
Lorraine Schneider, a Jewish artist, created the artwork "Primer" in 1965 during the Vietnam War, featuring the sentence "war is not healthy for children and other living things" alongside a black and white sunflower.
The multimedia art exhibition titled "Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice" at Brandeis University's Kniznick Gallery features the work of twenty-one women artists who use earth, cloth, and clay to explore reproductive justice.
Three different artists, including Yonia Fain, Samuel Bak, and Andi Arnovitz, use art to process and give voice to the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7.
In this text, the discussion revolves around the idea that there is a song that represents both the story of Noah and the story of Israel.
Comedian Alex Edelman, featured as the Jew of the Week on Unorthodox, discusses his solo show "Just for Us" heading to Broadway and the importance of moving Jewish art beyond stereotypes.
In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Alex Edelman is celebrated as the Jew of the Week for his solo show, Just for Us, going to Broadway.
Silvia Wagensberg, a retired Spanish teacher and artist, has painted portraits of Yiddishists as part of her artistic expression.
Mark Podwal, a multidisciplinary artist, author, filmmaker, and physician, explores the symbolism and significance of Joseph's coat of many colors in Jewish tradition and culture.
Marie Levine, an artist based in Ottawa, creates unique fused glass menorahs inspired by artists like Kadinsky and Monet, as well as biblical stories like Joseph's coat of many colors.
The iconic blue moose menorah, a whimsical design that turned 20 this year, is created by artist Nancy Clarke who has never lit a Hanukkah candle despite producing various animal-shaped menorahs for Judaica stores in North America.
This episode of Unorthodox explores various aspects of Sukkot, the Jewish holiday that involves shaking the lulav and etrog.
This article discusses the history and significance of the etrog, a citrus fruit used in Jewish rituals.
The author discusses her journey of discovering modern Jewish art, specifically paintings that depict Torah study and learning.
Shmate magazine was a Jewish publication that covered a wide range of topics related to Jewish identity, history, and current issues.