Arts and Culture

Frank Stella: "Had Gadya" and Jewish Themes

Jean Bloch Rosensaft

August 23, 2023

One might not immediately associate Frank Stella (b. 1936), the American painter, sculptor, and printmaker noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction, with a lyrical poem that concludes the traditional Passover meal.

an image of Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking." Image has a red N in the top left corner for Netflix and says "Jewish Matchmaking."

Arts and Culture

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

Wes Hopper

May 19, 2023

As someone who mostly steers clear of reality television in favor of more premium (read: snobbier) fare, I was a little hesitant to check out Netflix’s new reality series, "Jewish Matchmaking."

an image of a poster for the its fifth and final season “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is back

Arts and Culture

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Prepares Its Final Punch Line

Wes Hopper

April 14, 2023

"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is back with its fifth and final season, promising to finally bring everyone's favorite Jewish comedian from the back room of The Gas Light Cafe all the way into America's hearts and living rooms.

Aly Silverberg, creator of @JewishGirlProbs, looking at her phone

Arts and Culture

How an Instagram Meme Account is Spreading Jewish Joy

Kate Bigam Kaput

March 31, 2023

When Aly Silverberg (she/her) started a Jewish meme account on Instagram, she never expected it to go viral - or for it to have such a big impact on her life and career. She certainly never expected it to reach tens of thousands of other Jews!

a drawing of four colorful kids standing representing different races and backgrounds

Arts and Culture

The Power of Words: Cory Silverberg Writes a Better World into Existence

Crystal Hill

Rachel Hall

March 9, 2023

Cory Silverberg (they/them) is a sex educator, author, and social justice advocate who writes books for young people that center queer, trans, and nonbinary experiences and narratives in collaboration with the artist Fiona Smyth. Together they have published more than 12 books.

Arts and Culture

Frank Stella: "Had Gadya" and Jewish Themes

Modern-Day Yenta Makes The Perfect Match On Netflix

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Prepares Its Final Punch Line

How an Instagram Meme Account is Spreading Jewish Joy

The Power of Words: Cory Silverberg Writes a Better World into Existence

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