| Modern Judaica helps Jews express identity, build community in uncertain times For generations, Judaica referred primarily to traditional ritual objects – menorahs, Kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks, tallits, mezuzahs and Passover seder plates – often made of precious metals and fabrics. Today, a growing cohort of Jewish artists and curators say they want to honor the design specifications of traditional Jewish law while playing around and expanding non-traditional design in Judaica – from minimalist and geometric to playful and whimsical, to objects and garments inspired by secular high fashion and streetwear. As Kyle Desrosiars-Levine reports for RNS, their vision comes at a moment when Jewish communities worldwide report an increased desire to engage in Jewish community, ritual or religious life in the years since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. For some consumers seeking connection outside traditional institutional frameworks, contemporary Judaica has become an entry point into Jewish culture, spirituality and community.  Top Stories | (RNS) — Artists and designers say a new generation of Judaica is helping previously unaffiliated and less traditionally observant Jews explore spirituality, rituals and identity amid rising antisemitism and increasing engagement in Jewish life. |
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