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Orthodox World Provides Backdrop for Rama Burshtein's Universal Story

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 EST

Rama Burshtein’s ‘Fill The Void’ presents a unique view of a Hasidic family. Now arriving in America, the film also tells a universal story that crosses all cultural boundaries.

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Judith Malina Joins Jewish Show Business Stars in Next Stage of Life

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Judith Malina is one of many Jewish show-biz types at the Lillian Booth Actors’ Home. Even at 86, the avant garde queen still commands the stage of life.

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Could The Holy Ghost Be Jewish?

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

In coming up with the concept of the Holy Trinity, were early Christian writers and church fathers influenced by Judaism? You betcha.

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Who Was Afraid of Viviane Forrester?

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

French Jewish novelist and essayist Viviane Forrester died last month at the age of 87. Not everyone mourned her death.

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The Return of Richard Foreman, Rabbi of New York's Downtown Theater Scene

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

There was a time when Richard Foreman was a staple of the downtown New York theater scene. Now, after a four year absence, he returns with a new show.

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The Hank Greenberg Story That '42' Forgot

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

‘42’ accurately depicts the hostility Jackie Robinson faced from players and fans. But the hit film leaves out a memorable encounter Robinson had with Jewish slugger Hank Greenberg.

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Vladimir Nabokov and the Jews

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

One of the greatest writers of the 20th Century, Vladimir Nabokov, author of ‘Lolita’ and ‘Pale Fire’ had a rich history with the Jewish people.

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The History of Mel Brooks, Part I

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Mel Brooks is one of only 11 people to win the Grand Slam of show biz. The funnyman looks back at his extraordinary career and unique relationship with Judaism.

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How Do You Say 'Fuhgeddaboudit' in Yiddish?

Sun, 12 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

‘Fuhgeddaboudit’ certainly originated in New York, and most probably in Brooklyn’s criminal underbelly. Philologos delves deep into the underworld annals to get to its roots.

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How a 1976 Exhibit Changed the Way We Think About Jewish History

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Contemporary museums dedicated to Jewish history owe a debt to ‘Image Before My Eyes,’ a landmark 1976 exhibition at the Jewish Museum in New York.

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Vladimir Nabokov's Son Says Famous Father 'Was Close to Jewish Culture'

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Not long before Dmitri Nabokov’s death, Maxim D. Shrayer interviewed Vladimir Nabokov’s son about his father’s attitude toward Jews and anti-Semitism.

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14-Year-Old Author Tells Story of Holocaust in Graphic Novel

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:00 EST

Christopher Huh is just 14 years old. And he’s not Jewish. But the 8th grader has written a new graphic novel that offers a new approach to teaching the Holocaust.

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Jews of Bukhara Helped Me To Understand Personal History

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 EST

A mysterious Bukharan and a journey to Central Asia led Alanna Cooper to a greater understanding of her own history and that of the Jewish people.

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The Secret Jewish History of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Every generation has had its own ‘Great Gatsby’ movie. Baz Luhrmann’s new version, like the ones that came before it, speaks with a slightly Jewish accent.

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Vera Gran's Biographer Reconsiders the Stigma of Wartime Collaboration

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Celebrated singer Vera Gran managed to survive World War II, but it came with a heavy moral cost. A new biography takes a sympathetic view of her alleged collaboration with the Nazis.

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Ancient Tchotchkes Deepen Our Understanding of Jewish Pilgrims

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:00 EST

Fourteen centuries ago, artisans in the Holy Land mass produced tchotchkes for tourists and travelers. One jar, on display in Chicago, sheds light on the lives of Jewish pilgrims.

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What 'Girls' Could Learn From the 'Good Wife's' Wife

Mon, 06 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Both ‘Girls’ and ‘The Good Wife’ have Jewish women as stars and creators. There’s a lot we can learn from the cross-generational chatter between the two shows.

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Man Thinks, God Laughs, a Reader Writes and a Columnist Contemplates

Sun, 05 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Many of us are familiar with the Yiddish proverb, ‘A man thinks and God laughs.’ But understanding the story of how that phrase came into being requires some knowledge of history and Latin.

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Francesco Lotoro's Mission To Save the Music of European Jews

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Francesco Lotoro has been obsessively tracking down the music thought to be lost during the Holocaust. A new French biography chronicles his mission.

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A Son's Journey Deep Into the Heart of Saul Bellow

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 EST

Saul Bellow was one of the most decorated writers of the last century, but perhaps not one of the most beloved parents. Greg Bellow considers his father’s legacy and character.

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