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Barnett Newman's Jewish Identity Is the Key to Understanding His Mysterious Art

Almost from the start, Barnett Newman: Here ensures that the connection between the artist and his Jewish identity is clear.
The Times of Israel

Sufi mysticism and Jewish mysticism

The question addressed in this article explores the intersection of theology and mysticism in Judaism and Islam. All religions have mystical elements in every aspect of religious life, from the ...
The New York Times

In a City of Ancient Jewish Mysticism, Israelis Arm for a Fight

In Safed, a center of kabbalah, ordinary citizens shocked by the Oct. 7 attacks are carrying military-grade weapons. Prayers at Safed Old Jewish Cemetery this month.Credit... Supported by By Damien ...