Bridge Projects, an art gallery in Los Angeles, explores art history, spirituality, and religious traditions.

In this episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts reflect on the recent hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas, where a rabbi and three congregants were held captive.

The author, David Zvi Kalman, designed a cigarette box to look like a small prayer book, which he calls a "cigarette siddur," raising questions about the intersection of Jewish art and tradition.

Alex Tubis, the real-life artist behind the paintings in the popular TV series Shtisel, had never heard of the show when he was hired for its second season.

The text discusses the author's journey in studying Jewish illuminated manuscripts and the significance of animal symbolism in Jewish art.

The text discusses the obligation to visually experience the story of the Exodus during Passover, emphasizing the use of illustrations in the Haggadah to help depict the suffering and triumph of the Israelites and Egyptians.

Adina Hoffman's biography "Some Kind of Genius" delves into the complex life of Ben Hecht, a multifaceted personality known as a playwright, journalist, and screenwriter in Hollywood's golden era.

The text discusses the material dimension of Hasidism, focusing on the sacred objects and artistic creations associated with the movement.

Arthur Szyk, a prominent Jewish artist, is recognized for his iconic illustrations in The Haggadah, a Passover favorite imbued with modern and ancient imagery.

The article explores the misconception that Jews have not historically engaged in visual art due to the prohibition against making images in the Second Commandment.

The Letters section of the Spring 2017 issue explores various aspects of Jewish culture and history.