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SEARCH ALL PEOPLEHOOD PAPERS

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.
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Sustaining a Creative People: Learning the Habits of Creative Thinking

Miriam Heller Stern

How can creative thinking be cultivated in Jewish education to strengthen Jewish collective identity and contributions to society, reflecting on the historical adaptability and problem-solving nature of Jews?

From the Editor

Shlomi Ravid

New issue explores the profound role of Jewish culture in shaping a vibrant collective consciousness, igniting a shared destiny, and fostering a meaningful Jewish future through artistic expressions and communal engagement.

Culture as a Tool for Empowerment in Ultra-Orthodox Society

Noa Lea Cohn

How art programs and galleries are empowering artists and fostering connections within the ultra-Orthodox community while also bridging gaps and breaking stereotypes in Israeli society?

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.

The Stories We Tell Make Us Stronger: Building Thriving Jewish Communities

Randy Ellen Lutterman

Empowering Jewish communities through arts and culture, Randy Ellen Lutterman highlights the critical role of storytelling in fostering connection, resilience, and identity in times of change.

The Immeasurable and Invaluable Power of Culture

onit Muszkatblit and Elissa Strauss

How can the immeasurable impact of cultural experiences, which often occur in the deepest parts of our minds and souls, be recognized and valued in the realm of Jewish culture and beyond?

Building Peoplehood Through Culture and the Arts

Shlomi Ravid

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.

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