Tag: Jewish Storytelling

The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment and growth of Hollywood, particularly her great-grandfather Sol M. Wurtzel, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Artist Frank Stella, known for his Jewish-themed works despite being raised Catholic, has recently showcased his series inspired by the Passover song "Had Gadya" at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The author reflects on recent incidents in the British arts world where Jewish stories are being avoided or censored, particularly concerning the appointment of Indhu Rubasingham as the National Theatre director and her past involvement in a Jewish Film Festival sponsorship controversy.
"Tradition and Imagination" discusses Johanna Kaplan's recently reissued story collection, emphasizing her scrupulously attentive portraits of postwar American Jewry.
Ruth Wisse, a professor emerita at Harvard and columnist for Mosaic, explores the role of modern Jewish literature and its impact on Jewish culture and identity.
The video explores David's fixation on waging war to take over Jerusalem and build a Temple, while also touching on his past as a admired warrior and husband of Michal, with insights on his kingship and God's influence, alongside other Hebrew Bible stories featured.