by Lonnie Firestone | Oct 20, 2021 | Compendium
In 1904, The Jewish Museum—the first American museum dedicated entirely to Jewish art, history, and culture—opened its doors in New York City. It’s difficult to say exactly how many have opened (and closed) since then. What we do know is that the network of...
by Lonnie Firestone | Aug 23, 2021 | Compendium
Editor’s note: This week’s piece is part of our series on philanthropic strategies that elevate the world of arts and culture. We encourage you to add to the conversation with comments and suggestions. At the Double Edge Theatre in Ashfield,...
by Lonnie Firestone | May 10, 2021 | Compendium
Beloved holidays have common ingredients. There are familiar melodies, recognizable symbols, and festive meals. Though Shavuot is significant in marking the ancient pilgrimage festival and celebrating the momentous occasion of receiving the Torah, it lacks the...
by Lonnie Firestone | Apr 20, 2021 | Compendium
For Chanukah 2020, visual artist Olivia Guterson crafted a paper lantern menorah as a public installation to illuminate the issue of homelessness. For Passover 2021, Guterson again merged her brilliantly detailed artistry, her Judaism, and her keen awareness of...
by Lonnie Firestone | Apr 4, 2021 | Compendium
The Rising Song Institute is reinventing Jewish spiritual life through song. Writer and activist Lonnie Firestone spoke to Joey Weisenberg, founder and co-director of the Philadelphia-based institute. “How do you create a melody? What happens?” a participant...
