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Nusah: The Music of Prayer
Traditional musical motifs, called nusah, give each service of Jewish prayer a distinct sound.
Jewish Painters
With the Enlightenment, Jewish painters experienced unprecedented opportunity.
Yaacov Agam
The artist's unique geographical creations have made him a leading pioneer of optic and kinetic art.
Jewish Art in Medieval & Modern Times
Jewish artists have tended to take on elements of the societies in which the artists lived.
Jewish Art in the Ancient World
As far back as the biblical period, art has been created and valued in Jewish communities.
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.
Shai Agnon: A Mystery Wrapped Up in an Enigma
Truth is sometimes indistinguishable from fiction.
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 Art: A Brief History
Contrary to popular perception, Jewish art dates back to Biblical times.
Synagogue Music in the Modern Era
Changes are taking place in the leadership, participation, melodies, and instruments that are found in the synagogue.
Hasidism’s Many Critics: Mitnagdim and Maskilim
Traditionalists as well as modernists opposed Hasidism on social, theological and cultural grounds.