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Culture How I became a vulgarizer — and why you should become one too
For an author of graphic narratives, vulgarizing is the point, not a criticism
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Theater Can one of our most problematic musicals finally overcome its racist past?
A new version of 'Show Boat' reimagines Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's Broadway classic
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Art This pioneering female artist’s Jewish heritage is no longer a secret — but what about the rest of her life?
A documentary promises to tell Tamara de Łempicka’s true story, but doesn't bring out her full personality.
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Culture This ancient archeological marvel celebrates the defeat of King David — does it prove he existed?
The Tel Dan stele, currently on display at the Jewish Museum, is the oldest non-biblical mention of the House of David.
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Culture Paintings of unbearable life in the Lodz Ghetto
An exhibit in Warsaw displays artwork created by Jews as a strategy for staying alive.
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Culture While visions of sugar plum fairies dance in their heads, she makes sure all their steps are kosher
Meet Dena Abergel, the Nutcracker's secret Jewish weapon
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Art Reeling from the anguish of Oct. 7, he’s drawn more than 300 images of beauty and hope
With his 'Daily Postcard' project, Zeev Englemayer confronts his own grief and confusion
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Culture Saying ‘adieu’ to San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum
The museum is closing for at least a year — its final exhibits help explain why
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Yiddish World How a Yiddish acting troupe fooled the Tsarist government
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