Tag: Jewish Symbolism

Artist Tobi Kahn's exhibition "Memory & Inheritance" at the Museum at Eldridge Street in New York City blends paintings, Judaica, and history, reflecting a synthesis of nature and the divine through abstract art and ceremonial objects.
Mara Bernstein, a vintage jewelry enthusiast, transitioned from publishing to launching Pennyweight Prizefighter, a vintage jewelry business specializing in unique pieces rich in history.
The author reflects on the challenges of displaying Jewish identity in a climate of rising antisemitism in London.
The author reflects on the rise in antisemitism since a Hamas attack on October 7 and discusses the challenges of parenting Jewish children in the face of increased anti-Jewish sentiment.
The text discusses a Midrash about the significance of animals in relation to the Jewish people.
In this podcast conversation with Jonathan Silver, novelist Dara Horn explores the idea of why people are drawn to the Jewish experience, specifically when it is associated with tragedy and death.
The author describes themselves as a six-strand loaf of braided challah bread, with each strand representing a different flavor and essence.
Artist Yulia Iosilzons' vibrant and whimsical paintings at the Carvalho Park gallery in Brooklyn reimagine the story of Noah's Ark, infusing it with Jewish symbolism and a sense of joy and life.
The tradition of breaking a glass at the end of a Jewish wedding ceremony has multiple origins and symbolic meanings.
This text delves into the author's surprise at Elvis Presley having a Chai necklace, suggesting a Jewish connection, which leads to a contemplation on the significance of the Chai symbol in Jewish culture.
The author discusses the symbolism of the four species used during Sukkot, traditionally representing different types of Jews and emphasizing the importance of individuality while being part of a unified community.
The menorah, with its 3000-year history and intricate design, holds a unique place as a religious symbol.
In an episode of "Broad City," the characters visit Philadelphia where Abbis Jewish identity is highlighted through various references including a Holocaust Museum-themed bedroom, Yiddish dialect, and a demand for a DNA test for Jewish authenticity.
The mitzvah of the Arba Minim (the Four Species) during Sukkot involves holding the lulav, hadasim, and aravot together in one hand and the etrog separately.
Daniel Libeskind, a renowned architect and child of Holocaust survivors, designed a Holocaust memorial featuring steel panels shaped like a Star of David to honor victims and inspire future generations.