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Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ Graphic Novel Released in Europe

25, Oct 2011

When last we reported on filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s long-gestating dream project Noah in February of this year, it seemed like the screen version would continue to languish in development hell. So Aronofsky, much as he did with his ambitiously religious The Fountain, began working on a graphic novel adaptation of he and frequent collaborator Ari Handel’s […]

‘If You Live In New York’ Photographs by Julian Voloj

24, Oct 2011

October 27-December 30, 2011 Opening on Sunday, October 30th Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy Kling & Niman Family Visitor Center 400 Grand Street (At Clinton Street) New York, NY www.lesjc.org

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Call for Entries: Jewish Calendar Artwork

18, Oct 2011

Sample from 5772 Calendar design A contemporary Jewish art calendar is seeking artwork to be reproduced in their 5773 Jewish New Year edition. Submission Requirements: The work should appeal to a wide Jewish audience. The work can be on any medium and would be repoduced in an 8.5″w x 11″h proportion. The 13 pieces could be […]

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‘Chassidim of Color’ group exhibition in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

12, Oct 2011

Chassidim for the most part are stereotyped and known for their full length dark dress and furry hats, not exactly canvases of color, but ‘Pop Art Rabbi’ and artist Rabbi Yitzchok Moully wants to change that. On display from October 16 through 19 at 368 Kingston Ave in Crown Heights,  Brooklyn, ‘Chassidim of Color’ will showcase […]

Ken Goldman Sukkah Art Download—Reviving A Lost Tradition

11, Oct 2011

Ken Goldman often wondered in his home in Israel if Succoth wasn’t just a holiday invented by marketers to sell off last years xmas decorations. A bit of research uncovered that not long ago we actually made our very own unique succah decorations and probably had lot s of fun doing it as well. A […]

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‘Windows of Self’ paintings by Ari Lankin

11, Oct 2011

By Elke Reva Sudin The ‘Tree of Life’ is a symbol from Jewish tradition often used to interpret disparate aspects of an entity (as expressed in roots and branches) that connect back to a singular source. Painter Ari Lankin takes this idea and brings it into his work utilizing bright colors, expressive marks, in an optimistic and […]

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BanG Studios Sukkah 2011

10, Oct 2011

Check out this new innovative sukkah by Babak Bryan and Henry Grosman, aka BanG Studios, based in New York City. They are part of a new generation of architects rethinking the traditional sukkah for the 21st century.  Last year BanG won the people’s choice award for the Sukkah City competition with their entry Fractured Bubble. Rendering […]

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Little Chicken Kaporot Tzedakah Box—Download & Create

5, Oct 2011

The latest free jewish arts download by Ken Goldman: Little Chicken Kaporot Tzedakah Box Helps keep kaporot alive- and a few chickens as well! All you need is some heavy weight paper and a color printer. Download the full pdf here. www.kengoldmanart.com

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‘How to Build a House for a Cloud’ at Spertus in Chicago

3, Oct 2011

How can a sukkah (the temporary shelter built for the festival of Sukkot) express both Jewish tradition and contemporary concerns about living lightly on the earth? Join Chicago artist Amy Reichert as she shares creative approaches to sukkah building, weaving together her understanding of Torah, tradition, and Talmud. Her elegant sukkah with a cloud-shaped roof was inspired […]

Call for Entries: Making Connections

3, Oct 2011

Update: The Deadline for this call has been extended to January 15th, 2012 Congregation Beth Torah Juried Contest and Show: Making Connections Maintaining and expressing Jewish identity through art Winning entries will be displayed promonently in the Synagogue during the opening reception and community wide gala. The evening will include a panel discussion of the show’s […]


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