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Kolture: A Unique Curated Platform for Jewish Arts and Culture
Back in 2017, Gerald Slavet had a light-bulb moment. “I realized that there was no central platform for Jewish arts and culture, someplace to make it available and that ensured a certain quality,” he said in a recent phone call. “If you google ‘klezmer’ you get 10,000...
CANVAS Gratitude Alert!
I cannot overstate the importance of CANVAS in helping shape what looks like a healthy future for Jewish culture. Yona Verwer, Founder, Jewish Art Salon Dear Friends,This is the time of year when we feel compelled to express our gratitude: for contemporary...
“Hollywoodland”: The Academy Museum’s Exhibition on the Jews Who Made Hollywood
When the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened in Los Angeles in later September of 2021, it was a moment of great excitement for those who love the movies, which is just about everyone.Designed by starchitect Renzo Piano, the 300,000 square-foot facility cost...
The Cultural Leadership Program: The Mandel Institute’s Bold New Program to Train Jewish Artists
By Gordon Haber Some people find it counterintuitive to consider arts and leadership in the same breath. According to the stereotypes, artists are solitary creatures craving isolation and quiet; leaders (at least the good ones) are brave visionaries who bring out...