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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Israeli Art
Part of what makes the art scene in Israel so unique is that the country blends so many varying influences from all over the Jewish world.
Israeli Visual Arts: Where East Meets West
Visual arts in Israel predate the country's independence yet play a defining role in the country's identity as a nation.
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?
Hasidic Movement: A History
This Orthodox spiritual revivalist movement emerged in 18th-century Eastern Europe.
Spinoza
One of the most significant figures in the history of philosophy, Spinoza was excommunicated by the Jewish community.
Yiddish, Ladino & Other European Literature
Because many Jewish writers wrote in German, Russian, French, and other European languages, what we call "European Jewish literature" overlaps with European literature as a whole.