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Jewish Artists on Jewish Art Profile #1

In this first artist profile of the “Jewish Artists on Jewish Art” series, learn about the talented artist and art educator Mindy Shapiro. Mindy is a certified Zentangle instructor and an artist specializing in the traditional Jewish art of papercutting. Read more to learn about the connection between her Jewish experience and her creative expression and teaching.

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What is Judaica?: Jewish Art, Ritual Objects, and More

What is Judaica?: Jewish Art, Ritual Objects, and More. Judaica — the material culture of Judaism — is highly important to Jewish practice. The ritual objects we use are meant to be beautiful to enhance Jewish observance. This concept is called hiddur mitzvah.