The Art/Lab Podcast: Conversations About Jewish Arts and Culture

Joshua Rose

Jewish Culture

Judaism

Torah

Portland

Jewish Identity

Art Lab

Jewish Studio Project

Creativity

Bob Dylan

Portland, United States

Art

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center For Holocaust Education

King David

Klezmer

Yiddish

The Berlin Diaries

Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Bruce Springsteen

Psalms Of Ascent

Holocaust

We are right at the beginning of what some have called "The 21st Century Jewish Cultural Renaissance," and the Art/Lab podcast is watching it unfold, in real time and up close. Each week Rabbi Josh Rose has a conversation with a different Jewish artist or cultural figure to explore questions of artistic creativity, individual Jewish identity, Jewish expression and how Jewish arts are reshaping wha... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	91	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ArtsReligionReligion & Spirituality

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S3E50 A Jewish Artist on Making Work that 'Disturbs' (w/ Bronte Grimm)

Hi friends, and welcome to the Art Lab podcast. I'm Rabbi Josh.

My guest this week is Brontë Grimm, an Art Lab alum and multimedia artist whose work wrestles with difficult Jewish and other themes, including disability, grief, pain, and suffering. more

10 Jun 2026 • 44 min • Most popular

S349 How Can Jewish Culture Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century (Lou Cove)

This is a Greatest Hits episode - a re-release of the second part of my conversation with Lou Cove, from Season 2 Episode 21 (the interview spanned episdoes 20 & 21).

Lou Cove is the director of CANVAS, an organization that is very important to Ar... more

5 Jun 2026 • 39 min • Popular

S3E48 Can Americana Music Be Jewish? (Mark Rubin)

Welcome to The Art/Lab Podcast: Conversations About Jewish Arts and Culture (previously The Genesis).

Mark Rubin is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, bassist, tuba player, bandleader, producer, and educator whose work sits at the crossroa... more

27 May 2026 • 38 min

S3E47 Can Creativity Overcome Darkness? A Story for Shavuot

Here's one of my favorite stories from the Talmud. I hope you find some inspiration in it.

Please note that starting next week the podcast will have a new name: The Art/Lab Podcast: Conversations About Jewish Arts and Culture. If you are a subscri... more

21 May 2026 • 7 min

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Recent Guests

Lou Cove

Director of Canvas; author and fundraiser; former executive director of Reboot

Canvas; Reboot

Episode: S349 How Can Jewish Culture Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century (Lou Cove)

Mark Rubin

Musician known for Bad Livers and Jewish music projects, including Jew from Oklahoma

Self-employed musician

Episode: S3E48 Can Americana Music Be Jewish? (Mark Rubin)

Amitai Mann

Jerusalem-based clarinetist, singer, composer, Zamru founding member

Zamru Ensemble, Fuchsberg Center

Episode: S3E45 How Jewish Music is Creating a Space for Unity in Israel - and Right Here (with Zamru)

Talia Erdal

Cellist, composer, performer, and prayer leader; principal cellist of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Zamru Ensemble

Episode: S3E45 How Jewish Music is Creating a Space for Unity in Israel - and Right Here (with Zamru)

Yankl Falk

Fabulous Klezmorim musician and Portland Scene figure

Carpathian Pacific Express (band leader)

Episode: S3E44 What is the Source of Jewish Musical Creativity? (with Yankl Falk)

Eric Stern

Director of Programming and Cultural Arts Ambassador at the East Side Jewish Commons

East Side Jewish Commons

Episode: S3E42 The Portland Jewish Music Festival: What to Expect (w/ Eric Stern of Eastside Jewish Commons)

Michelle Alany

Violinist, vocalist, and composer

Episode: S3E41 Is Music the Purest form of Spirituality? (Michelle Alany)

Eddy Shuldman

Fused glass artist, founder of ORA Northwest Jewish Artists

ORA Northwest Jewish Artists

Episode: S3E39 Making Jewish Art & Making Jewish Community ? (w/ Eddy Shuldman)

Dana Nehdaran

Painter with an Oregon connection, known for Esther's Children series and self-portraits

Independent artist

Episode: S3 E38 An Iranian Jewish Painter Beyond Labels (with Dana Nehdaran)

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Rabbi Josh Rose

Host of The Art/Lab Podcast: Conversations About Jewish Arts and Culture; guides discussions on Jewish arts, identity, and culture.

Josh Rose

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings

My favorite podcast hands-down
Rabbi Josh has generated a real innovation in Jewish arts and culture through this podcast. I especially like this episode because I’m a musician and support social justice through music. At once funny and penetratingly insightful, this episode really rocks.
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ATrumpet
United States9 months ago
Modern Judaism
Engaging conversations with a wide range of interesting guests that delve into being Jewish today and how that’s reflected and expressed in identity, culture, thought, and practice.
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yroffeiriad
United Statesa year ago
Thoughtful insightful conversations
I am always introduced to fascinating new people and ideas in each episode. I’ve especially enjoyed the episodes with artists, and discovering more about their practice and how identity plays a role. Rabbi Josh is an excellent interviewer, and the conversations are lively and dynamic.
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5
sonyapdx
United Statesa year ago
Refreshing
It’s hard to find nuanced conversations like this these days. This podcast is much appreciated, I’m glad I found it and feel less alone listening to it.
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Annerloo
United Statesa year ago

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Broad range of guests keeps conversations fresh and relevant.

Elegant, insightful interviews that weave music, art, and Jewish identity.

Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, engaging interviewing style.

Feels like a rare space for nuanced Jewish arts discourse.

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Apple Podcasts	#243	United States/Religion & Spirituality/Religion
Apple Podcasts	#92	United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Religion
Apple Podcasts	#31	Israel/Religion & Spirituality/Religion
Apple Podcasts	#60	Switzerland/Religion & Spirituality/Religion
Apple Podcasts	#93	Japan/Religion & Spirituality/Religion

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S3E8 Can An Artist Repair The World Through Her Work? (w/ Shir Ly Grisanti)

Q: What is one thing you want listeners to know about your work or approach?

The project Love Oregon at Camp Colton exemplifies how local, sustainable, community-focused programming—food, music, workshops—can cultivate a sense of belonging and collective responsibility toward the land and one another.

S3E8 Can An Artist Repair The World Through Her Work? (w/ Shir Ly Grisanti)

Q: Does art have to be political, or can it thrive as art for art's sake while still serving a social purpose?

Art can be both aesthetically engaging and deeply meaningful; even seemingly neutral works can carry social significance, and the act of creating beauty and inviting dialogue can function as a form of cultural and political engagement.

S3E8 Can An Artist Repair The World Through Her Work? (w/ Shir Ly Grisanti)

Q: What does that look like in daily practice—how does repair the world show up in your work with artists and in Camp Colton?

Blending art with civic conversation, stewardship of land, and inclusive programming, so the creative process itself becomes a platform for dialogue and community engagement, not just a finished artwork.

S3E12 Jewish Particularism & Universalism in America (w/ Mariah Berlanga-Shevchuk)

Q: Can you explain the stories behind your name and how it relates to your identity?

Mariah describes a naming that honors family heritage, with Mariah tracing back to an Ashkenazi great-grandfather (Max), Berlanga reflecting her Mexican-American maternal line, and Shevchuk representing Ukrainian heritage from her paternal side; she explains how these layers come together to shape her Jewish identity and professional worldview.

S3E14 A Jewish Artist on Writing, Loneliness, and the Urge to Be Seen (with Daniel Elder)

Q: What role does the body play in your storytelling and in your curriculum with Corporeal Writing?

The body is a point of view in itself; each part can reveal hidden narratives. We use prompts that feel like portals, not kickstarts, to access deeper memories and emotions that inform character and plot.

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A weekly humanities-focused interview series exploring how Jewish arts and identity intersect across disciplines. Conversations center on contemporary Jewish culture, creativity, and community-building through music, visual art, theater, poetry, and documentary filmmaking. Guests range from klezmer and liturgical musicians to painters, poets, and filmmakers, all probing what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century through practice, ritual, and collaboration. The show often highlights how art can catalyze dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, and social impact within Jewish life and broader communities, making it a distinctive hub for listeners who seek thoughtful, art-forward perspectives on Jewish culture.

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