Arts & Culture


Could The Holy Ghost Be Jewish?

By Philologos

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

Who Was Afraid of Viviane Forrester?

By Robert Zaretsky

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

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

By Joshua Furst

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.Read More

The Hank Greenberg Story That '42' Forgot

By Aviva Kempner

‘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.Read More

Vladimir Nabokov and the Jews

By Benjamin Ivry

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.Read More

The History of Mel Brooks, Part I

By Curt Schleier

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.Read More

How Do You Say 'Fuhgeddaboudit' in Yiddish?

By Philologos

‘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.Read More

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

By Jenna Weissman Joselit

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.Read More

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

By Maxim D. Shrayer

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.Read More

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

By Laura Moser

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.Read More


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