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Culture
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In an unsettling account of French collaboration with Nazis, disturbing parallels with today’s politics
The case of Marshal Pétain may be history — but that history is far from over
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Art She was an outsider, a Jew and an iconoclastic artist — kind of like Picasso
A new exhibit in Paris explores the friendship between Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso
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Books Texas teacher reportedly fired after reading from Anne Frank’s diary to students
The teacher read a passage with sexual content from an oft-contested graphic adaptation of the Holocaust diary, which uses Frank’s words
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Here’s what you need to know about Yom Kippur 2023
A definitive guide to Yom Kippur - the Jewish day of atonement from the Forward
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10 great songs that show how a guy named Bob Feldman wrote the soundtrack of a generation
Feldman thought he might become a cantor; destiny and pop music had other plans
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How a multi-faith, multiracial team of artists is waging a nationwide billboard campaign to fight antisemitism
'The Highest Form of Wisdom is Kindness' debuts in time for the High Holidays and looks to build solidarity in the face of hate.
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Film & TV In her 105 years on earth, this trailblazing journalist changed the world for Jews and women
Ruth Gruber is the subject of the aptly-titled documentary 'Ahead of Time'
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Rachel Bloom’s new show is all about death — and it may be her most Jewish one yet
The ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ creator is back with a musical comedy about looming mortality and existential dread
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Mayim Bialik’s guide to embracing the new Jewish year
If you’re also ready for a fresh start, the actress and podcast host has some timely advice for shifting your focus
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Why Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr might be the next big name in luxury shopping
The Lamarr department store honoring the Hollywood legend will open in Vienna in 2025
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How a honey sommelier could make your Rosh Hashanah even sweeter
Honey sommeliers can identify subtle notes to enhance your New Year's sweetness
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