Arts and Culture

Six Oscar-Worthy Jewish Characters

Wes Hopper
The 97th Academy Awards are upon us and the major categories appear wide open. Top contenders have been mired in controversies, including this year's leading Jewish-themed entry, "The Brutalist."

Vashti

Jamie Glaser
This is a poem about Vashti, a queen of Persia and the first wife of Persian king Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther.

Unlock Sephardi Culture and Connection with these 10 Ladino Phrases

Ellie Rudee
Growing up in Seattle, I was fortunate to be surrounded by the city's vibrant Sephardi Jewish community. Seattle, with its large Sephardi population, was the perfect place to grow up immersed in the language and flavors of this unique Jewish culture.

The Brutalist: A Jewish Immigrant Saga for the Ages

Wes Hopper
Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" opens with Hungarian architect, Jewish Holocaust survivor, and soon-to-be freshly minted U.S. immigrant László Toth in the shadowy depths of a ship headed into New York Harbor.

Jewish Stories to Curl Up with This Winter

Alex Graaff
A truly cozy read, in my opinion, is defined by its ability to keep me present. As the definition of cozy reading is subjective, I've compiled a list of Jewish cozy reads spanning a few genres. Wrap yourself up in your favorite blanket, turn the kettle on, and let's get started.