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Photographing Biblical Women
Israeli photographer Dikla Laor reimagines the woman of the Hebrew Bible, from Queen Esther to Moses’ sister Miriam, through lush painterly images set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Golan Heights.

Israeli photographer Dikla Laor reimagines the woman of the Hebrew Bible through lush painterly photos set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Golan Heights.
Arts
State of the Arts
High-profile festivals and public venues like the Mahaneh Yehudah market have made Jerusalem a go-to place for Jewish art-lovers.

High-profile festivals and public venues like the Mahaneh Yehudah market have made Jerusalem a go-to place for Jewish art-lovers.

Fathers and Sons in Hasidic Brooklyn

by Curt Schleier

'Menashe' is a film about love and single parenthood, set in a Hasidic community in Brooklyn.

Now We Know: Early America Was Religiously Diverse

by Marc Shapiro

A new exhibit on faith in the United States also describes the Jewish contribution to the struggle for religious freedom.

A ‘Balcony’ of Their Own

by Curt Schleier

A gentle and surprisingly funny feminist fable, 'The Women's Balcony' is perfect for those weary of superhero flicks or raunchy comedies.

Albert Einstein’s ‘Genius’

Politics, women and flights of fantasy are all part of a new series on the revered scientist.

The Story of Israel, a Radio Show

The long-form, human-interest podcast brings the stories of people who live in Israel to a fascinated audience.

1917: How One Year Changed the World

by Hilary Danailova

With war reshaping Europe and rising anti-immigrant sentiment at home, 1917 was a year that forced American Jews to examine their identities.

Jennifer Weiner Is Good in Print

by Hilary Danailova

The best-selling novelist plumbs her own tortuous path to happily ever after.

A Daring Rescue in ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife’

by Curt Schleier

Jessica Chastain plays Antonina Zabinski, a woman who risks her life to save 300 Polish Jews from the gas chambers.