Six Points Fellowship Announces New Artist Cohort in New York City

The Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists recently announced its 2010 New York City cohort. Nine artists were selected, all of whom are working on an original project that explores a thoughtful connection to Jewish ideas and Jewish cultural expression. Their projects range from a rock opera about Bernie Madoff, to a graphic novel exploring the classic advice column from the Yiddish Forward newspaper, to a theatrical thriller dealing with anti-Semitic medieval beliefs about Jewish male menstruation. Spanning the genres of visual art, performing art and music, the nine artists represent an exciting mix of flourishing Jewish culture in New York City.

Click here to read more about the 2010 Six Points Fellows.

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Reel Learning Welcomes New Film to Series

Naturalized, written and directed by Julia Kots, is the newest film to join the Reel Learning film series.

This eight-minute short humorously portrays a young Russian immigrant's choice to undergo the ultimate Jewish male ritual. His decision not only provokes a mixed reaction from his family, but calls into question the very foundations of what it takes, and means, to be Jewish.  Naturalized won the Grand Prize at the 2007 New York Jewish Student Film Festival and has been an official selection at numerous other festivals, including the Chicago International and San Francisco Jewish Film Festivals. 

Naturalized is ideal for high school ages and older, and triggers a wide range of questions and activities regarding covenant, ritual, family, language, and Jewish identity and community. Click here for more information.