Art
Rare early Soviet-era illustrations of ‘One Little Goat’ seder song at Magnes
An upcoming exhibit at the Magnes museum in Berkeley brings to light a fascinating yet little-known slice of modern European Jewish history. “El…
Photography
For Tu B’Av, enjoy 9 sweet photos of Israelis in love
Tu B’Av (literally, the 15th of the month of Av) is a minor Jewish holiday that has become a major driver for late summer romance and romantic gift…
Culture
NYC-based Jewish culture ‘lab’ expands to East Bay
Can classic Jewish texts inspire today’s artists and writers? The experience of a New York arts incubator called LABA, hatched at the 14th Street Y in the…
Photography
Local photographer highlights beauty of disabled dancer
Tiffany Geigel was born in New York with Jarcho-Levin syndrome, a rare genetic bone-growth disorder that is characterized by distortion and compression of…
Art
The whimsical, profound ceramic art of Annabeth Rosen comes to CJM
Who doesn’t admire a beautifully handcrafted coffee mug — a perfectly sculpted work with sensuous curves that has been high-fired in rich, luscious…
Photography
Photos of ‘Israel Street Life’ on display at Jewish Heritage Museum
A new exhibit at the Reutlinger Community’s Jewish Heritage Museum focuses on Israel through the photography of a local ophthalmologist who has an eye for…
Art
An outpouring of work from Bay Area artists
Everyone knows the Bay Area is full of artists, but when J. put out a call in January for original art to grace the cover of “Resource,” our annual guide…
Bay Area
JCCSF accused of censorship in art exhibit
An art exhibition at the JCC of San Francisco that confronts the U.S.-Mexico border crisis has sparked controversy after administrators removed two works…
Art & About
Summer has landed in the Bay Area, bringing new art with it
Although it’s summer in the Bay Area and the pace of life is slowing down for some, those who make and share art are still doing so with tremendous…