Tag: Jewish Museum

Survivors and community members gather at the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Patis, a popular kosher bakery chain in NYC known for its high-quality pastries and urban cafe culture, has filed for bankruptcy after facing difficulties sustaining its rapid growth since 2018.
In the 1940s, amid World War II, the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in New York planned a Museum of the Homes of the Past to depict prewar Jewish life in Eastern Europe, but the project was eventually abandoned.
Moran Stella Yanai recounts her harrowing experience of being violently kidnapped by Hamas after attending a festival in Beersheba.
Lee Krasner, a talented artist in her own right, often overshadowed by her husband, Jackson Pollock, is being reevaluated in the art world.
Portugal holds a rich Jewish history worth exploring, especially during Passover in Lisbon, a city filled with Jewish heritage.
Mildred Weissman was a prominent advocate for women's rights, social justice, and Jewish culture.
As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, the author reflects on her family's escape from Nazi Germany to Denmark and the Danish rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.
On the podcast episode "First Drafts: Ep. 395" of Unorthodox, guest Mosher Kasher discusses his new book, "Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes," with a focus on the Jewish aspects.
The Jewish Museum in New York is showcasing an exhibit called "7 October 2023" featuring 12 drawings by Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassy in response to the Hamas attacks on that day.
In Porto, Portugal, a community of approximately 1,000 Jews has emerged over the past decade thanks to a 2015 law that allowed the return of people whose ancestors were expelled during the Portuguese Inquisition.
The Jewish Museum in Manhattan is currently hosting an exhibition of Argentine artist Marta Minujn's work, titled "Arte! Arte! Arte!"
In this episode of Unorthodox, the discussion revolves around various topics, including the Jewishness of the Muppets and the experience of Ruth Markel, whose son Dan Markel was murdered in 2014.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the topic of Jewish identity in popular culture, questioning whether or not the Muppets are Jewish.
This episode of Unorthodox features Hen Mazzig discussing fighting online antisemitism and his book "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto," along with theology professor Gabriel Said Reynolds exploring the Quran and the Bible.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Hen Mazzig discusses his experiences in fighting antisemitism online and promotes his new book, "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto."
In episode 352 of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts interview Jewish comedy expert Jeremy Dauber about his new book, "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew."
In episode 352 of Unorthodox, the hosts stream "History of the World, Part II" and feature Jeremy Dauber, a Jewish comedy expert discussing his book on Mel Brooks.
The Tabbies, hosted by Tablet magazine, are awards given to the most inspiring, surprising, and altruistic efforts of the past year.
The essay explores the rise and fall of pushcarts in America, particularly in immigrant neighborhoods in the early 20th century.
Wayne Hoffman, a Jewish author, discusses his book "The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer's to Solve a Murder" on the Unorthodox podcast.
The festival of Hanukkah has experienced a surge in popularity in its modern iteration, becoming an occasion for gift-giving, family gatherings, and public spectacle.
The author reflects on her childhood experiences with Yiddish, hearing it spoken by her grandparents but feeling disconnected from it.
This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who discusses her book "Israel: a Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth" and her experiences in bringing the Israeli show In Treatment to American audiences.
The text discusses a review of an exhibition called "Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Everything," initially presented at the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal and later at the Jewish Museum in New York.