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‘Window Stories’ in Jerusalem
TPSAug 08, 2019
By Alexandra Morrison The vision of Jerusalem artist Yoram Amir has come to fruition — after his passing. “Window Stories,” an installation in the Gan Ha-Sus...
Dutch museum opts to keep paintings acquired during the Holocaust
Cnaan Liphshiz, JTAAug 01, 2019
AMSTERDAM — Following a protracted legal fight, the family of Irma Klein last year finally got Dutch restitution officials to recognize that the Nazi occupation forced...
In ‘Tel Aviv on Fire’ Salam inhabits two worlds
Josefin Dolsten, JTAAug 01, 2019
NEW YORK — In “Tel Aviv on Fire,” the main character travels every day between Ramallah and Jerusalem. In the Palestinian city, Salam works as a production...
Israeli baseball takes first at European qualifiers
JNSJul 25, 2019
By Josh Hasten Does America’s favorite pastime have a chance of becoming Israel’s? Playing in their first major international tournament, Israel’s U18 (“18 and...
Excavations reveal inscriptions, bimah of Vilna’s Great Synagogue
IJN StaffJul 25, 2019
VILNIUS, Lithuania — While excavating the premises of the Great Synagogue of Vilna complex in Vilnius’ old town, archaeologists have unveiled two out of four pillars...
Denverites win gold at Maccabi games
IJN StaffJul 18, 2019
By Sophie Pomeranz, IJN intern The 14th edition of the Pan-American Maccabi Games took place July 5-15 in Mexico City, where 3,800 athletes from 19 countries compete in...
Philip Roth’s possessions to be auctioned
Josefin Dolsten, JTAJul 18, 2019
NEW YORK — There are fans of Philip Roth who enjoy his books. Then there are the fans who want to own his typewriters. The latter have their shot: Some of the late...
Boston public art installation inspired by Passover
Penny Schwartz, JTAJul 11, 2019
BOSTON— A Passover-themed work of public art produced by a Jewish arts and cultural organization here was named one of the country’s top 50 public arts installations...
Mad Magazine to cease publication
IJN StaffJul 11, 2019
NEW YORK — The satirical Mad magazine, known for its iconic mascot Alfred E. Neuman, will soon be coming off newsstands and will stop publishing new content. DC...
Amuletic jewelry exhibit explores Jewish-Arab links
JNSJul 03, 2019
By Eliana Rudee The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem, with a mission of promoting interfaith dialogue, has opened a “past and present” jewelry exhibit featuring a...
