Talya Zax
Why Are Men So Obsessed With Resurrecting Anne Frank?
From Philip Roth to Ryan Murphy, men keep pretending Anne Frank survived the Holocaust. Why?
Why Tony Kushner Values Jewish Progressivism — And Needlepoint
“I persist in believing [democracy] is the greatest hope for everyone, including Jews,” Kushner told the Forward.
Elaine May
Triple threat Elaine May has made her mark on the American comedy scene. Now she takes on a more somber role on Broadway, to rave reviews.
Rachel Kushner
Rachel Kushner’s new novel, “The Mars Room,” a nod toward contemporary literature, was on the shortlist for this year’s Man Booker Prize.
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Amy Sherman-Palladino wins again with “The Marvelous Mr. Maisel,” a TV series praised for its joyful, kvetchy New York Jewishness.
The World Set Rules For Returning Nazi-Looted Art. Are They Working?
“I think that they’ve been transformative.”
Jamie Bernstein
In honor of her father Leonard Bernstein’s centenary year, Jamie Bernstein penned an affectionate-yet-honest memoir of growing up with him.
Folksbiene To Follow ‘Fiddler’ With Premiere Of Opera About The Rise Of The Nazis
Composer Ted Rosenthal is poised to give new voice to the tormented years his father spent praying for his family from afar.
‘Heil Hitler!’ He Yelled During ‘Fiddler.’ The Audience Feared For Their Lives.
“The first thing that went through my mind was if this is a shooting, I’m sitting in the back of the theater.”
In Russia, A Jewish Director’s Trial Marks A New Threat To Freedom
“His arrest is being used to send a message that [anyone] engaged in artistic expression contrary to the Putin ideology could be next in line.”
