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A collection of articles from a diverse group of Jewish leaders and thinkers that cover philosophical aspects of Jewish Peoplehood as well as practical implications for Jewish organizations, schools and communities. Over the years, the Papers have covered a large range of topics relating to Jewish Peoplehood.
Zionist Art
Shachar Farber-Kalman
Ephraim Moshe Lilien, a pioneering Zionist artist, used his works to reinterpret traditional Jewish motifs in a secular context, playing a vital role in rebranding the "New Jew" as a modern, secular Zionist while preserving a connection to Jewish traditions and culture.
A Global Tapestry of Arts, Culture and Community Building
Smadar Bar-Akiva
This article highlights how the arts and culture serve as powerful tools to nurture a positive Jewish identity, strengthen Jewish Peoplehood, and bridge diverse Jewish communities globally, using music, theater, and photography as compelling examples of their impact.
Artists are our Storytellers
Rebecca Guber
In a world of fractured communities, this article emphasizes the vital role of artists as the documenters and storytellers of our contemporary world, illustrating how they use their creative voices to explore and convey diverse aspects of Jewish history, culture, and identity, fostering a deeper understanding of our complex moment in history.
Virtual Memories from Morocco: From Local to Virtual Community
Einat Levi
The emergence of a Facebook documentation group, sparked by a visit to a museum in Fez, Morocco, brought together dispersed members of the city's Jewish community and their descendants, fostering connections and offering insights into the power of culture and art to bridge the past, present, and shape new communities and identities.
Making the Jewish People's Cultural Legacy Accessible to Global Jewry - the National Library of Israel
Jeremy Maissel
Jeremy Maissel explores the transformative power of connecting with Jewish heritage through the National Library of Israel's resources, emphasizing the impact of authenticity, engagement, and diversity in fostering a sense of peoplehood.
Four Cubits: The Individual, the Family, the Community and the Nation in Contemporary Art from the Jerusalem Biennale
Ram Ozeri
Ram Ozeri explores the profound ways in which contemporary Jewish art, as showcased in the Jerusalem Biennale, bridges personal and collective experiences, enriching discourse and potentially shaping a shared visual memory.