Jewish Culture

Advertisement

Jewish Mothers on Television

For the most part, Jewish mothers on television are portrayed in a negative light.

The Nanny

Fran Drescher's show caused controversy for its portrayal of Jews.

Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat

A new look at a very old fashion statement.

Camille Pissarro

Rebbe of the Impressionists.

4 Hanukkah Songs

Hanukkah songs are sung in an important and joyous part of the candle lighting ceremony each night.

Maurice Sendak

From monsters under the bed to the horrors of the Holocaust, the artist and author knows his way around a child's brain.

Tzenah Urenah

How the Yiddish translation of the Torah, Megillot and Haftarot became associated with women.

Anna Ticho

This artist became famous for her drawings of the Jerusalem hills.

Naomi Shemer

This Israeli songwriter is famous for lyrics of such songs as "Jerusalem of Gold" and "Lu Yehi"

Ofra Haza

This Yemenite singer has played a prominent role on the Israeli and International music scene.

Gila Almagor

This Israeli writer, stage actress, and film actress has a complicated identity.

Advertisement