Wayne Hoffman
By Wayne Hoffman
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News Finding Jewish Life South of the Border
There’s more to Jamaica than soft sand and reggae, more to Mexico than ancient pyramids and enchiladas, more to Argentina than great steaks and the tango. Jewish history in the Americas dates back more than 500 years, and because of this, sites of interest for modern-day Jewish travelers dot the region from Sinagoga Kahal Zur…
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Culture The Great White (Jewish, Gay) Way
Watching the PBS documentary “Broadway: The American Musical” is like watching “Cats”: You meet lots of interesting characters, you hear several catchy tunes and you enjoy a few hours of lighthearted entertainment. But when the lights come up at the end, the whole experience feels like less than the sum of its parts. That’s not…
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Culture Brighton Beach to Carnegie Hall: Neil Sedaka Sings a Familiar Tune
The first time Neil Sedaka appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” the really big show almost didn’t go on. It was 1961, and the young singer-songwriter was at the top of the pop charts. He planned three numbers for his “Ed Sullivan” debut that would illustrate his multifaceted background. “Calendar Girl,” his radio hit at…
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Opinion Marine Le Pen may be headed to prison — antisemitism and xenophobia still roam freely
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