Culture

From knishes to challahs, these classic Ashkenazi foods aren’t for eating — they’re purses

The creator of a buzzy line of cake-shaped bags, Marlo Gorelick recently pivoted to making accessories in the shape of Jewish foods.

By Julia Gergely February 28, 2024 5:20 pm

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Toratah

Central Synagogue presents a ‘regendered’ version of the Hebrew Bible, with music and art

Yael Kanarek’s “Toratah: The Artistry of Transformation,” is now on view at the Midtown Reform congregation.

February 27, 2024 4:57 pm

David Draiman, Jewish heavy metal frontman, raises $29K for security for Matisyahu after pro-Palestinian protests

The fundraiser for the “Matisyahu Defense Fund,” launched on Thursday, Feb. 22, had already surpassed its $25,000 goal.

February 26, 2024 7:08 pm

Israeli journalist criticizes West Bank ‘apartheid’ at Berlin film festival ceremony marked by Gaza war protests

By Toby Axelrod February 26, 2024 8:45 am

The Ally

‘The Ally,’ a timely new play about Israel, antisemitism and campus culture, opens in NYC

By Lisa Keys February 26, 2024 8:18 am

‘Golda,’ biopic about Israeli leader at war, wins top prize from Cinema for Peace Foundation

By Toby Axelrod February 23, 2024 5:56 am

A man testifies against books as images of books he's challenged surround him

Prominent Jewish book-ban advocate says Florida’s crackdown on ‘frivolous challenges’ won’t deter him

By Andrew Lapin February 20, 2024 7:50 pm

London police open investigation after Amy Winehouse statue is defaced with pro-Palestinian sticker

By Jackie Hajdenberg February 20, 2024 5:10 pm

‘Emigré,’ a musical drama about Shanghai’s Jewish community during WWII, makes its US premiere

By Julia Gergely February 20, 2024 3:10 pm

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