Torah Crown

The process of ritual purification of a dead body, known as taharah, involves careful cleaning of the corpse. Prior to being dressed in a white cotton shroud, the body of the deceased is washed, the…

The title of Masterpiece offers an ironic commentary on the career of its rising star artist, Roy Lichtenstein. It features a blonde woman and “Brad,” a recurring character in Lichtenstein’s comic…

Embracing couple in ivory inlay, Ugarit, 14th century BCE. This ivory inlay decorated the royal bed from the court of the kings of Ugarit (Syria). The woman has her left arm around the man and with…