PJ Grisar is a Forward culture reporter. He can be reached at [email protected] and @pjgrisar on Twitter.
PJ Grisar
By PJ Grisar
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Culture ‘Unorthodox’ takes a story of spiritual exodus to uncharted territory
The most compelling parts of “Unorthodox,” Deborah Feldman’s 2012 memoir about her scandalous exit from the Hasidic community don’t have anything to do with her exit at all. After a captivating look at her childhood, rich with sense memory and intimate detail, Feldman chronicles her exodus from Satmar Williamsburg for a less restrictive community in…
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Culture Bob Dylan gave us a 17-minute JFK murder ballad for our quarantine. Uh, thanks?
In this tough time, many artists are reaching their fans with new and unreleased work — oftentimes we wish they didn’t. That “Imagine” collab is roundly considered a travesty. I, for one, had no need of that pitchy, unused track from “Hamilton.” I must admit, however, that I didn’t expect Bob Dylan, infrequent Twitter user…
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Culture What ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ taught me about being Jewish
Larry David exemplifies the ambivalence of American Jewry with itself
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Culture Daily distraction: Broadway hits, Copland in concert and Passover crafts
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. We made it through another week. Here in New York, we’re finally getting early spring…
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Culture Daily Distraction: Yiddish Netflix, Mizrahi music and a virtual game night
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Before we get going on some more substantial distractions, here’s a woman performing every part…
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Culture Daily distraction: Facebook Live concerts, unique coloring books and a Larry David sandwich
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Good morning! I come bearing a new hand-washing song from the king of easy listening,…
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Culture After cancellation, Woody Allen’s memoir quietly debuts with new publisher
Update, 3:55p.m.: Amazon’s listing for “Apropos of Nothing” has been updated to reflect today’s release date. The book is available on Kindle and for order as a hardcover, but Amazon notes that the hardcover is temporarily out of stock. After being pulled by Hachette, Woody Allen’s memoir “Apropos of Nothing” has reportedly received a quiet…
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Culture Daily distraction: Drawing lessons, karaoke parties, comedy
Welcome to your daily distraction, our recommendations for ways to stay engaged and entertained while we socially distance ourselves to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. You can find our past recommendations here; many of the opportunities we’ve highlighted are ongoing. Hope you had a restful weekend. The week is kicking off anew, and even though…
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