Talya Zax is the Forward’s opinion editor. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter, @TalyaZax.
Talya ZaxOpinion Editor
By Talya Zax
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The Schmooze A Sunny Revival for ‘The Golden Bride’
This summer, the Folksbiene will be renewing its production of reconstructed Yiddish Theater classic “The Golden Bride” (“Di Goldene Kale”). Originally mounted in December, the Folksbiene brought new life to the exuberant immigrant fairytale with a young cast and fresh, humorous direction. It was a winning combination; the production attracted large audiences and a positive…
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Books The 14 Most Romantic Lines in Jewish Literature
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and ignoring the holiday’s relatively morbid roots in favor of its relatively charming modern incarnation, what better way to celebrate than with the romantic musings of some beloved Jewish writers? Should you be in need of lofty-sounding fodder with which to celebrate your loved ones — or woo those you’d…
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The Schmooze Brooklyn Born Choreographer Murray Louis Dies at 89
Murray Louis, a prolific modern dancer and choreographer born into a Yiddish-speaking family in Brooklyn, passed away on Monday. He was 89 years old. Born in 1926, Louis began dancing in San Francisco in 1946, studying with the well-known teacher of modern dance Anna Halprin. Halprin encouraged him to attend Colorado College to study under…
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Culture Learning To Build A Business In ‘One Month’
The offices of One Month, Mattan Griffel’s startup in SoHo, are the first I’ve ever seen that have a wine fridge en suite. They also feature a fridge stocked with kombucha, and a pillow adorned with a smiling image of Griffel and his One Month co-founder, Chris Castiglione. When Griffel met me at the office…
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The Schmooze Yes, Woody Allen Has a Surprising New Co-Star — Miley Cyrus
Having previously announced he would be creating a six-episode series to stream on Amazon, 80-year-old Woody Allen has done something truly unthinkable — he has locked down Miley Cyrus to star alongside himself and Elaine May. Little is known about the series, aside from that it will be set in the 1960s. We do, however,…
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The Schmooze SyFy’s ‘Magicians’ Suspend Disbelief (Maybe Too Much So)
An adaptation of Lev Grossman’s 2009 novel “The Magicians” — a darker-than-Harry-Potter tale of teenaged wizards learning the ways of magic in upstate New York — received its television premiere last night. In the first episode protagonist Quentin Coldwater, played by Jason Ralph, attempts to brood his way past his childhood love of fairy tales…
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The Schmooze 3 Jewish Films Get Major Deals at Sundance
Sundance Film Festival, the film industry’s annual takeover of Park City, Utah, kicked off last Thursday, and already three films of particular note have been picked up for distribution. Weiner In May, Sundance Selects will release “Weiner,” filmed primarily during Anthony Weiner’s second bid to become mayor of New York City. The film was supposed…
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Culture 5 Jewish Ways To Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
While for many, Martin Luther King Day means a welcome break from work. For those eager to spend it honoring King’s memory, here are some options for celebrating the day — with a Jewish spin. 1) Volunteer The best way to recognize King’s service is by continuing his legacy. Repair the World, an organization dedicated…
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