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Painful and Piercing Public Art as Therapy
‘The hunger to create and share these works of art is a testament to the widespread trauma that grips Israeli society,’ writes Leora Eren Frucht.

‘The hunger to create and share these works of art is a testament to the widespread trauma that grips Israeli society,’ writes Leora Eren Frucht.
Wider World
The Women Fueling the Rise of #JewishTikTok
From Orthodox lifestyle bloggers and food accounts to comedians and book reviewers, these Jewish content creators have exploded on TikTok.

From Orthodox lifestyle bloggers and food accounts to comedians and book reviewers, these Jewish content creators have exploded on TikTok.
Arts
Barbie’s Jewish Mother
Mattel’s iconic doll isn’t affiliated with a specific religion, but her roots trace back to Ruth Handler, a Jewish mom with chutzpah.

Mattel’s iconic doll isn’t affiliated with a specific religion, but her roots trace back to Ruth Handler, a Jewish mom with chutzpah.
Arts
Holy Sparks: Celebrating Fifty Years of Women in the Rabbinate
A showcase of rabbinic achievement, featuring 24 women who redefined Jewish leadership.

A showcase of rabbinic achievement, featuring 24 women who redefined Jewish leadership.
Arts
Anti-Jewish Bias Is Spreading in Arts and Culture
It may be more subtle than a scrawled swastika or a torched synagogue, but anti-Jewish bias in that realm is nonetheless a growing phenomenon.

It may be more subtle than a scrawled swastika or a torched synagogue, but anti-Jewish bias in that realm is nonetheless a growing phenomenon.
Arts
Black and Jewish Identities Converge in Art
A generation of Black Jewish women are using art—paintings, drawings, multimedia works and film—to share and explore their multiethnic perspectives.

A generation of Black Jewish women are using art—paintings, drawings, multimedia works and film—to share and explore their multiethnic perspectives.

A Star Studded Jewish Genealogy Show Is Coming!

The familial histories of featured celebrities 'are vehicles to tell the larger story of Jewish families,' says 'Generations' host Brad Pomerance.

Arts

‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’

by Curt Schleier

Family is front and center in Adam Sandler’s new film, a rather heimish preteen comedy.

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Barbie’s Jewish Mother

by Renée Rosen

Mattel's iconic doll isn't affiliated with a specific religion, but her roots trace back to Ruth Handler, a Jewish mom with chutzpah.

Arts

In the War Room With Israel’s Iron Lady

by Curt Schleier

Starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, director Guy Nattiv’s revelatory film “Golda,” isn’t a biopic. It’s a behind-the-scenes drama concentrating largely on the Yom Kippur War.

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Father-Daughter Bonds Explored in New Documentary

by Curt Schleier

‘How Do You Measure a Year?’ from Jay Rosenblatt captures the joys and challenges of growing up.

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‘Savor’: A Menu of Music and Food

by Beth Segal

Singer-songwriter Sarah Aroeste and chef Susan Barocas's unique new project merges traditional songs and dishes preserved by generations of Sefardi women.