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Art Born centuries apart, these artists embody the heroic spirit of Purim
Judy Chicago and Artemisia Gentileschi did not share a religion, but they are united by a common goal
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Art How this portrait of Marc Chagall’s father finally wound up where it belonged
The 1911 painting was confiscated by the Nazis in 1939
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Music Through music, a fervent hope to build bridges of understanding in the Middle East
With the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, Michael Barenboim is following in his parents' footsteps
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Theater For a Broadway star, another memorable Jewish character — miles away from Tevye
Danny Burstein stars opposite Nathan Lane and Zoe Wanamaker in 'Pictures From Home'
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Music He captured a side of Bob Dylan that hadn’t been seen before
Daniel Kramer's 1960s photographs showcased the artist at his most playful and appproachable
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Art It was the biggest painting in the world — how could it just disappear?
In 1959, millions of Americans saw Symeon Shimin's mural of Yul Brynner and Gina Lollobrigida as Solomon and Sheba. Then it was gone.
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Culture Meet the Holocaust artist who fundraised for George Santos — and regrets it
Toby Gotesman was drawn to the candidate's seeming integrity, only to discover he lied about the issue closest to her
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Culture How a master forger used his talents to save Jews, and many more
Adolfo Kaminsky created documents for freedom fighters and rebels around the world
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News Mamdani Nakba Day video prompts pushback from Jewish leaders amid rising tensions
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Yiddish World Molly Crabapple’s book is well researched but ideologically biased