Photography

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Set against the backdrop of traditional Jewish values, this narrative captures a moment of growth in a young Orthodox Jewish couple's first year of marriage, or 'shanah rishonah'.

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A 'Jewish Mona Lisa' — and other myths told by objects found in Israel

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 16 Sep

Ilit Azoulay's exhibition "Mere Things" at the Jewish Museum in New York explores the narratives and memory embedded in objects, particularly those found in Israel.

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Vogue model and war journalist Lee Miller’s Jewish friends and lovers

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Sep

Lee Miller, renowned as both a model and a groundbreaking war photographer, is celebrated in a new biopic featuring Kate Winslet.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

A Beautiful But Flawed Tribute to Rachel Goldberg-Polin

Emes Ve-Emunah · 8 Sep

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a prominent figure representing hostage families, known for her eloquence and unwavering faith during her son's ordeal with Hamas.

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Picture This: Chapter 17

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 14 Aug

In Chapter 17 of "Picture This," Estee is visited by her former coworker Tammy, who is upset that Estee edited out her daughter Shani's birthmark in a photo without permission.

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Memories of A Here-and-Now Place - The end of old Jewish Miami Beach and the rise of Little Haiti, 1977–1986

Gary Monroe in Jewish Currents · 12 Aug

The text discusses the influx of Haitian refugees into the US in the 1970s and 1980s, contrasting their treatment with that of Cuban refugees under various US administrations.

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As They Are

Agnieszka Traczewska in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Photographer Roman Vishniac's iconic images of prewar European Jews mainly featured men and boys, shaping the Orthodox Jewish imagery.

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In Israel, a photographer sees a country whose parts don’t fit perfectly but still form a whole

Daniel Jackson in Forward · 12 Jul

In a reflective piece on his photographic journey in Israel, Daniel Jackson uses a technique of creating triptychs to capture the country's fragmented yet interconnected nature, mirroring its societal divisions wrought by war and politics.

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I’m in My 60s and Still Obsessed With Jewish Summer Camp

Eric Glickman in Kveller · 8 Jul

The author reflects on their deep connection to a Jewish sleepaway camp that has been a significant part of their family's history for generations.

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Religion on the Battlefield

JA Mag in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

The text discusses the role of religion on the battlefield.

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Picture This: Chapter 8

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jun

In chapter 8 of the story "Picture This," a young couple, Yonah and Estee, experience tension over money and differing perspectives on supporting each other's dreams.

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From legendary photographer Ralph Gibson, a brand-new lens on Israel

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 15 May

Ralph Gibson, a renowned photographer, delves into the multifaceted culture of Israel through his exhibit "Sacred Land," showcasing a blend of black and white and color photos capturing the ancient and modern elements of the country.

0 Education Culture

Snapshots of Campus: Submit Yours

New Voices in New Voices · 13 May

Jewish students on campus are invited to share snapshots of their Jewish campus life this spring by submitting a photograph and a caption of under 100 words through Lilith and New Voices Magazine.

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Jewish Life Stories: A voice for women in an age of ‘Mad Men,’ and a legend in the world of crossword puzzles

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 8 May

Ilon Specht, a pioneering 81-year-old copywriter, notably coined the slogan "Because I'm worth it" for LOreal's Preference hair color, challenging traditional views by empowering women in advertising.

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The X-Files director: ‘conspiracy theories are now costing reputations and lives’

Jewish Chronicle · 3 May

Award-winning director and producer Daniel Sackheim reflects on the influence of The X-Files in popularizing conspiracy theories in America.

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Wabi-Sabi

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 3 May

Miriam, a photographer facing terminal illness, reflects on the impermanence of life using the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in imperfection and transience.

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Irving Penn: Anxious American Photographer

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 3 May

Irving Penn, a renowned American fashion photographer, captured the essence of the Summer of Love in San Francisco in 1967, photographing iconic figures like the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.

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SMB Sales & Marketing Summit // A Panel Discussion about the challenges of growing a business

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 13 Mar

The text discusses a panel discussion at the SMB Sales and Marketing Summit featuring three entrepreneurs: Laibel Schwartz, who transitioned from photography to video solutions, Pinchus Schiff, who founded a payroll software company, and Eli Basch, who runs a branding and digital marketing firm.

0 Holocaust Art

Beautiful, intimate photos of the last living Holocaust survivors

Sam Lin-Sommer in Forward · 26 Jan

The Lonka Project, a collaboration between 311 photographers in 35 countries, has created a visual record of the last living Holocaust survivors.

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'A more beautiful side of Israel': This Canadian-led photography collective is raising money for kibbutzim attacked by Hamas

Culturally Jewish · 2 Nov 2023

Niv Shimshon, an Israeli-born photographer residing in Canada, organized a group of Jewish and Israeli photographers from Israel and North America to raise funds for kibbutzim attacked near the Gaza border by selling prints of their work through the initiative Photographers for Israel.

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Visual Moment | Photographer Richard Avedon’s New Take on the Group Portrait

Frances Brent in Moment · 18 Jul 2023

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently showcasing an exhibition called Richard Avedon: MURALS, which celebrates the centennial of the late photographer's birth.

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To be a Jew in Berlin is to be a stranger in an all-too-familiar land

ALanger in Forward · 23 May 2023

Photographer Jason Langer's book, Berlin, explores the city's sites of historic significance to Jews.

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Nan Goldin Is Our Watteau

Joe Fyfe in Tablet · 17 May 2023

The article discusses the work and life of photographer Nan Goldin, known for her intimate and raw portrayals of herself and her friends.

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When we all met at Dubrow's Cafeteria

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 27 Apr 2023

In this essay by Marcia Bricker Halperin, the author describes her experience photographing Dubrow's Cafeteria on Kings Highway in Brooklyn in the 1970s.

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A nuanced and disquieting vision of Europe after the Holocaust

ALanger in Forward · 25 Apr 2023

The exhibition "Missing Generations: Photographs by Jill Freedman" at the Derfner Judaica Museum and Art Collection showcases the work of photographer Jill Freedman, who documented the destruction of Holocaust sites and the resurgence of Jewish life in Poland and beyond.

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