My article “Some of Europe’s top tourist destinations are homes to anti-Semitic imagery. What should be done?” appears in America magazine.
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Some of Europe’s top tourist destinations are homes to anti-Semitic imagery. What should be done?
Posted by Menachem Wecker on July 13, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/07/13/some-of-europes-top-tourist-destinations-are-homes-to-anti-semitic-imagery-what-should-be-done/
In His Biblical Scenes, the 17th-Century Dutch Painter Jan Steen Rivals Rembrandt Himself
My article “In His Biblical Scenes, the 17th-Century Dutch Painter Jan Steen Rivals Rembrandt Himself” appears in Mosaic magazine.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on May 3, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/05/03/in-his-biblical-scenes-the-17th-century-dutch-painter-jan-steen-rivals-rembrandt-himself/
Image religious culture journal fires founder Gregory Wolfe, cites accusations
My article “Image religious culture journal fires founder Gregory Wolfe, cites accusations” appears in National Catholic Reporter.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on May 1, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/05/01/image-religious-culture-journal-fires-founder-gregory-wolfe-cites-accusations/
Inquisition-era paintings of Old Testament figures highlight ‘complexity of humankind’
My article “Inquisition-era paintings of Old Testament figures highlight ‘complexity of humankind,’” about an exhibit at the Frick, appears in National Catholic Reporter.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on March 30, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/03/30/inquisition-era-paintings-of-old-testament-figures-highlight-complexity-of-humankind/
The Unprecedented Bible Portraits of Francisco de Zurbarán
My review of an exhibition at New York’s Frick Collection appears in Mosaic magazine, titled “The Unprecedented Bible Portraits of Francisco de Zurbarán.”
Posted by Menachem Wecker on March 14, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/03/14/the-unprecedented-bible-portraits-of-francisco-de-zurbaran/
Remembering Keith Sachs, Who Gave Philadelphia A Very Memorable Gift
My obituary for Keith L. Sachs appears in the Forward.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on March 7, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/03/07/remembering-keith-sachs-who-gave-philadelphia-a-very-memorable-gift/
Chess Life article about Bobby Fischer
My article “Searching for Fischer’s Legacy,” which reflects on Bobby Fischer’s legacy 10 years after his death, appears in the March 2018 issue of Chess Life magazine. It may be accessed in PDF format via this link. To read the entire issue of Chess Life, and to subscribe to future issues, visit this link to […]
Posted by Menachem Wecker on March 2, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/03/02/chess-life-article-about-bobby-fischer/
Does the Vatican Have the Ancient Jerusalem Temple Menorah?
My article “Does the Vatican Have the Ancient Jerusalem Temple Menorah?” appears in National Review. It draws upon an exhibition at the Yeshiva University Museum about the Arch of Titus, which includes a recreation of the Jerusalem spoils section.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on January 7, 2018
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2018/01/07/does-the-vatican-have-the-ancient-jerusalem-temple-menorah/
Was Renoir anti-Semitic?
My article “Was Renoir Anti-Semitic?” appears in National Review. Update: Mosaic magazine also links to the piece.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on November 18, 2017
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2017/11/18/was-renoir-anti-semitic/
Praying for Success: In the Wake of Scandal, Can the Museum of the Bible Find Mass Appeal?
My article “Praying for Success: In the Wake of Scandal, Can the Museum of the Bible Find Mass Appeal?” appears in artnet News.
Posted by Menachem Wecker on November 17, 2017
http://www.menachemwecker.com/2017/11/17/praying-for-success-in-the-wake-of-scandal-can-the-museum-of-the-bible-find-mass-appeal/