Tag Archives: Cheryl Kempler

A Flourishing of Judaica for All – B’nai B’rith International

Thanks to the renewal of museum philosophy and collection initiatives focused on diversity, as well as many outstanding gifts and donations, two major American fine arts museums have this month mounted installations of Judaica masterpieces on view in new galleries exclusively designated for their display. Read more » »

The Jews Behind Transformative 1960s Fashion – B’nai B’rith International

Deconstructing standards of refinement and elegance identified with high fashion in the post-World War II era, “the Mod years”, seen retrospectively, seemed to pervade even the smallest aspects of everyday life throughout the Western world. Read more » »

Living the Future: The Israeli Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale – B’nai B’rith International

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Yiddish Renaissance: Part I – B’nai B’rith International

“We were excited enough …about the idea of… a Yiddish theatre ‘dream team: ’ a group of perhaps 10-12 people with complementary skills and experience who could pool their talents and work together… While many things could be accomplished by individuals, [the site] would benefit from collaborative efforts. Read more » »

New Music Compliments a Past Masterwork – B’nai B’rith International

Die tote Stadt Many essays have been written regarding the myriad definitions and re-definitions of “Jewish music. Read more » »

Jewish Artists in the News This Autumn – B’nai B’rith International

Discoveries in the visual arts held the spotlight during the past several months, much of it focused on news about Jewish painters whose works are being reevaluated by prominent individuals in the art world. Read more » »

Jews in Inter-War Europe: Works of the Past and Present in the Limelight – B’nai B’rith International

This fall examples of fiction and theater inspired by the personal histories of their Jewish creators will be in the news. Read more » »