Arts and Culture

TOBI KAHN, "ZAHRYZ III," 2022; Acrylic on wood; 8.5"x 12" x 9"
Arts and Culture

Thinking Outside the (Tzedek) Boxes

Andrew Kaplan Mandel
 January 26, 2023
A camel carrying a load. A golden pair of balanced scales. An open heart and an open mind. These are three of more than two dozen artists' visions of justice and righteousness featured in the invitational exhibition, "Tzedek Boxes: Justice Shall You Pursue."
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Film

The Best Jewish Film and TV of the Past Year

Wes Hopper
 December 28, 2022

 

As 2022 draws to a close, it’s time to highlight some of the best Jewish content of the past year. Art, marriage, coming of age, healing, history, and antisemitism are all on display in a year that has had its fair share of public tumult.

Anthony Hopkins in the film Armageddon Time
Arts and Culture

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Jewish Man

Wes Hopper
 November 29, 2022
Two films from acclaimed Jewish filmmakers have debuted during award season this year, each taking semi-autobiographical looks at troubled childhoods. Each picture delivers award-worthy performances from many well-known actors, including Anthony Hopkins and Michelle Williams as sure bets to score Oscar nominations.
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Arts and Culture

4 Spooky Mystical Jewish Figures

Crystal Hill
 October 24, 2022
Even though Halloween began as a pagan holiday, it now brings spooky fun to children and adults of all backgrounds, including many Jews who view it more as a traditional holiday than a religious holiday.