Tag: MET
Heirs of Jewish Refugee Suing Met over Stolen Picasso
According to the suit, the original, Jewish owner sold the painting under duress for $13,200, when he and his wife were in Paris, to pay for their escape to Brazil.
‘Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven’ at the Met [video]
A kind of Jerusalem fever gripped much of the world from about 1000 to 1400. Across three continents, thousands made their way to the Holy City—from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions alike.
Dealing With Abuse And Theft In Jewish Nonprofits
The pressure to live a lifestyle of the rich and famous can be overwhelming. This just serves, of course, to increase the risk of fraud and deceit.