Archive for the ‘Clips’ Category
Nation of Islam Women Look Up and Out
The Nation of Islam has been dominated by men–including its controversial leader Louis Farrakhan–for most of its history. But that’s gradually changing, with women taking on prominent roles in the organization. Fourth in a series on religion.
(Women’s eNews, August 2, 2005)
Tags: ava muhammad, chicago, jeff fleischer, nation of islam, womens enews
13 Makes a Minyan
It’s a near certainty that the next U.S. Senate will still have 13 Jewish members.
(World Jewish Digest, August 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, jeff fleischer, jewish, senate, world jewish digest
A Soap Story
Saving the world through suds.
(World Jewish Digest, January 2008)
Tags: dr bronner, dr bronner's magic soapbox, film, film review, jeff fleischer, jewish, world jewish digest
Hebrew Hoopsters
As basketball came of age, Jewish teams emerged as the stars of the growing sport.
(World Jewish Digest, October 2007)
Tags: basketball, documentary, film, film review, jeff fleischer, jewish, sports, the first basket, world jewish digest
This Music Was Made for You and Me
On two new albums, the Klezmatics set Woody Guthrie’s lyrics to music.
(World Jewish Digest, December 2006)
Tags: hanukah, jeff fleischer, jewish, klezmatics, music, music review, wonder wheel, woody guthrie, world jewish digest
Illinois Group Aims to Trim Maternal Health Gaps
Illinois maternal and infant mortality rates are declining but remain high for African Americans. Health advocates are planning to launch this fall European-style pilot programs that might narrow the gap and improve the city’s health profile.
(Women’s eNews, May 26, 2008)
Tags: chicago, health, illinois, infant mortality, jeff fleischer, reproductive health, womens enews
Bosch’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights”
Hieronymous Bosch forever changed religious painting with his horrifying scenes of monsters and demons. There’s no better example than his famous triptych of the fall from grace.
(Mental_Floss, November/December 2007)
Tags: art, bosch, el bosco, el jardin delicioso, garden of earthly delights, hieronymous bosch, jeff fleischer, mental floss, painting
