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Shai Agnon: A Mystery Wrapped Up in an Enigma

Truth is sometimes indistinguishable from fiction.

Jewish Music 101

Music has been a part of Jewish life since biblical times, and remains integral to Jewish religious and cultural experiences.

Overview: History & Theory of Jewish Art

While the work of great Jewish artists continues to inspire generations, the concept of Jewish art remains a problematic one. The nagging question is, What makes Jewish art Jewish?

Jewish Cultural Identity

More than half of American Jews define themselves as secular

Jewish Art: A Brief History

Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to Biblical times.

Marc Chagall

Images of earth and air co-mingle in this Jewish painter's enduring work

Leonard Bernstein: Jewish America’s Favorite (Musical) Son

A celebrated American composer, conductor, teacher, and pianist who infused his work with his Jewish heritage

Guide to Jewish Food Terms

Commonly used words and phrases for "noshers" and "fressers."

The Tosafot

The Tosafists continued the conversation with their glosses on the text of the Talmud.

Cantillation: Chanting, or Leyning, the Bible

Today the Bible is chanted in synagogues with an intricate musical system, but the practice began with one man projecting in a marketplace.

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