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Explore Rembrandt's Fascination with Amsterdam's Sephardic Jewish Community. Join art historian Jennifer Stern for an insightful presentation on why Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the pre-modern era's few artists to depict contemporary Jews, was captivated by Amsterdam's Sephardic Jewish community. Discover the attitudes reflected in his paintings and etchings, and learn how his Jewish imagery has been received over the centuries. When: Sunday, October 27, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT | 1 – 2 p.m. CT | 2 – 3 p.m. ET | 7 – 8 p.m. in the UK | 9 – 10 p.m. in Central Europe. Where: Zoom (register for link) Cost: Early Bird: $18 (Register by Sunday, October 13) / Regular Admission: $25 Don’t miss the chance to engage in a Q&A session with Jennifer Stern! Secure your spot today and delve into Rembrandt’s intriguing portrayal of Jewish life! #rembrandt #rembrandtart #rembrandtvanrijn #rembrandtpainting #rembrandtlegacy #jewishtheater #jewishlife #jewishhistory #jewishculture #jewish #jewishcommunity #jewish #jewish_art #jewisharthistory

Premieres Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. The film tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the "Free Library Movement" to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

Dixon Trail is the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient neighborhood” in the United States. Making that a reality for the millions of Californians who already live in harm’s way is a daunting and costly challenge that lawmakers are only just beginning to grapple with.

False claims about the hurricane and the government's response got millions of views on social media. Emergency management researchers say it makes it harder for useful information to surface.

Our top picks for popular music in San Diego this season: garage rock, a country crooner, a sonic fusion of Arabic and Latin American music, and a theatrical metal show.

A new study in the journal JAMA finds the health of America's children has worsened across several key indicators over the last two decades. That includes the number of children with chronic diseases.

Flawed deportation 'checklist' targets Venezuelans using tattoos as one gang identifier. But experts say Tren de Aragua doesn't use tattoos for member identification.

Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.

Premieres Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS app. Experience Rudolf Nureyev’s revolutionary 1964 production of "Swan Lake" with ballerina Margot Fonteyn through extensive excerpts and interviews with their fellow dancers Michael Birkmeyer, Gisela Cech and others as they analyze Nureyev’s virtuosity.

Trump tells NATO members they need to cut off Russia energy purchases before he will take bigger steps to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.