Timothee Chalamet: A Different Kind of Jewish Star
Does Timothee Chalamet's popularity signal a new kind of Jewish representation in Hollywood?
Art as Identity, Resilience, and Pride: Jewish Voices in Creative Expression
Meet three artists whose work embodies what it means to be Jewish.
10 Jewish Athletes You Need to Know About
Meet 10 Jewish athletes leaving their mark on the sports world.
The Art of Wisdom: Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims, and the Images They Inspire
Curator Phyllis Friedman has assembled "Proverbs, Adages, and Maxims" at the Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York, featuring 57 artists of diverse backgrounds who offer visual interpretations of familiar sayings and worthy shorthand advice.
Wearing Strength: Jewelry as a Symbol of Jewish Resilience
In times of uncertainty, many Jews have found solace and strength in objects that carry meaning beyond their physical form.
Nobody Wants This, Season Two: Netflix's Awkward Conversion Class
Season two of "Nobody Wants This" humorously explores Jewish life, relationships, and identity.
Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism
The Heller Museum at Hebrew Union College in New York is proud to present “Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism,” an unprecedented international group exhibition by artists who have found a spiritual home in Judaism through conversion. Their journeys
Poems of Sorrow and Hope
As I wrestled with my feelings after October 7th, I found that poetry offered me an unexpected outlet. Whether reflecting on the lives lost, the joy of seeing hostages come home, or the comfort I found in our traditions, writing gave me a respite from the complex emotions I was experiencing.
Where Have All the Jewish Movies Gone?
I’ve been reviewing film and TV here at URJ for nearly a decade and have never seemed to lack for Jewish cinema to cover. Recently, I had the realization that the year was nearly half over, yet I hadn’t written a single movie review.
Superman Can Inspire Us to be Jewish Heroes
Superman embodies aspects that many of us strive to emulate: strength, compassion, honesty, and doing the right thing under all circumstances. So when James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, was announced as the writer and director of "Superman," the first movie set in the new DC Cinematic Universe (DCU), I was intrigued.