Evergreen

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?

More than half of American Jews define themselves as secular

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

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

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

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

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

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

Changes are taking place in the leadership, participation, melodies, and instruments that are found in the synagogue.

Traditionalists as well as modernists opposed Hasidism on social, theological and cultural grounds.