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During his lengthy career, David Azrieli (1922-2014) was responsible for some of the largest real estate projects in Canada and Israel. But Azrieli was more than an extraordinary businessperson; he was extraordinarily civic-minded as well.
With over 400 members, JAS is the largest network for artists, curators, and scholars who work with contemporary Jewish art. Through its auspices, artists and arts professionals have seen their careers elevated, their community strengthened, and above all, found a place where Jewish expression is encouraged.
The CANVAS Compendium returns from summer hiatus with an installment of Artists on Artists, when Jewish creatives ...
“Toronto’s arts and culture scene is one to watch, and its Jewish ecosystem within it is thriving with world-class ...
Born and raised in rural Vermont, Naomi Shulman was one of only three Jewish kids at her school. The books she ...
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! We're delighted to point Compendium readers towards some of the fabulous work being done by CANVAS grantees both in the U.S. and beyond.
On a pleasant weeknight in New York City, there was a celebratory atmosphere outside the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. The mood was closer perhaps to a Phish show than an elevating cultural event, with a mix of ages and a little more tie-dye than usual.
It's Jewish American Heritage Month. We thought about the origins of the community and how it has evolved.