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Friday, 17 November 2006 |
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 What is Jewish about Jewish music? This is a question that has been debated by makers of Jewish music from time immemorial. Music and song have always been a major part of Jewish religious life. It was obvious that songs that were sung in the Synagogue and Temple as part of religious Jewish worship should be considered Jewish.
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Friday, 25 August 2006 |
 The model of ancient Jewish academies is certainly worth reviewing in light of our superior accessibility to knowledge. It may be especially attractive to mature students.
In an age where information is so easily accessible it would seem that all the ancient models for learning can be dispensed and people can access knowledge without ever having to step foot into a library or a bookshop, much less a classroom. Strangely however, adult education classes are booming. In fact ancient study practices are returning and with some success.
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Sunday, 19 March 2006 |
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Sunday, 19 March 2006 |
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It is amazing how often one finds answers to long held questions in the most unexpected places. One Sunday, I visited the Tate Modern in London, a famous and massive gallery of modern art. Some of the pieces on display are truly remarkable. As I was viewing the art, a very simple fact occurred to me: whereas art was once the portrayal on canvas of a real life situation, modern art endeavors to convey the thoughts and imagination of the artist in a most direct way. This is what truly fascinates me about this genre of art: it is a window into the minds of other people. Recommend this article... |
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Sunday, 19 March 2006 |
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Although I enjoy art and visit a gallery whenever I have a chance, I do not pretend to be an expert on the subject. However, an incident that I experienced this week caused me to think deeply about art in general and about modern art in particular. At the beginning of the week my wife and I went to the Discerning Eye exhibition held at the Mall Galleries in London. Most of what was on exhibit was modern art. The most expensive piece, with a price tag of £17,625 ($33,135), was a video by the internationally celebrated photographic artist Susan Derges. I was intrigued: what could be so remarkable about this video? So I asked the lady behind the desk if I could be shown the video. She promptly came with the video remote and pressed a few buttons. Recommend this article... |
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