Thursdays – Famous Jewish Personalities in Politics, Science, Music and Art

Thursdays – Famous Jewish Personalities in Politics, Science, Music and Art

1/2 Errol Flynn Old Hollywood star Errol Flynn had a debonair face, but it hid a disturbing dark side. After long days playing iconic heroes, Flynn spent his nights engaged in wild escapades that often left his name splashed across tabloid covers—and those were just the ones that made it to press.

1/9 Jim Croce was the American folk and rock singer and songwriter who could have had a long and storied career—but his greatness was cut short by one horrific tragedy.

1/16 Frida Kahlo There is something so raw and timeless about Frida Kahlo’s paintings that we can probably all identify with. For many Kahlo is an icon of feminism, Mexican identity, living with a disability, and political activism. Although she had some success and recognition in her life, Kahlo was most celebrated years after her death, and she never got to witness her worldwide fame

1/23 Michelangelo One of the greatest names in the history of art, Michelangelo is responsible for masterpieces that are visited by millions to this very day.   Michelangelo was known for his extraordinary life during the Renaissance. And this isn’t a case of society seeing his genius after his death. Even in life, he was recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time.

1/30 Eleanor Roosevelt A marriage poisoned by secrets. A lesbian love affair. And the first lady dogged by controversy. Right to the bitter end, Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the White House into a den of scandal—and her story is as empowering as it is twisted.