JEWISH VOICES IN ARTS AND CULTURE (ONLINE)

This introductory course explores Jewish contributions to art and entertainment across modern history. From paintings and photographs to Broadway musicals, from Hollywood pioneers to contemporary music, we will examine how Jewish creativity has shaped visual, performing, and literary arts.

Each session highlights influential figures and key works while considering the historical, cultural, and social forces that shaped them. Through media excerpts, readings, and discussion, participants will gain insight into how Jewish artists balanced assimilation and identity, challenged stereotypes, and transformed global culture. 

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. 

Course structure 

The course consists of lectures, videos, chevruta discussions (paired learning) and optional reading homework. 

Prior knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.

Course material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the teacher

Stav Meishar is an award-winning queer performance maker, multidisciplinary stage artist, academic researcher, and educator. Their work explores the intersection of history and current affairs using tools from the worlds of theater, circus, and contemporary performance. Stav majored in Musical Theater with double minors in Jewish Culture and Gender Studies.  

Photo: Macfadden Publications – TV-Radio Mirror page 40, from the television program The Goldbergs. Pictured from left are: Arlene McQuade (daughter Rosalie), Robert H. Harris (Jake), and Gertrude Berg (Molly).