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Culture
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Will the streaming wars destroy the golden age of Jewish TV?
Streaming TV providers like Netflix and HBO are downsizing their libraries, including niche, Jewish content
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Hello, my name is Vashti: Meet a museum founder, a singer, an author and an Olympian
These modern-day Vashtis bear the name of the woman who paved the way for Purim’s Queen Esther
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Theater Playing a 1960s beatnik, Oscar Isaac finds out that being Jewish doesn’t make you a social justice authority
Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window,’ an overlooked play about idealism and apathy, gets a New York revival
The Latest
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Professor makes his mark on Black (and Black Jewish) history
World-renowned philosopher has mentored scores of Black and Jewish studies scholars
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For this Black, Jewish choreographer, dance can ‘fill in the blanks of history’
Adam McKinney is taking over as artistic director of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre — with a bold vision for how art can explore identity
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5 questions for Mel Brooks about ‘The History of the World Part II’
The legendary comedian and filmmaker discusses his latest project and how Zoom has transformed comedy writing
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The real story behind Jewish family comedy ‘iMordechai’ and its unusual path to the big screen
Marvin Samel had never been on a film set before directing stars such as Judd Hirsch and Sean Astin
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When is Purim 2023?
If you're still searching for a Purim costume, time is running out
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There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.
'We get lost, or are ineligible, in existing categories,' said Sarah Aroeste, who performs in Ladino.
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Were young American Jews lied to about Israel? A new documentary says yes
In 'Israelism,' American Jewish kids play IDF games at summer camp
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The publisher of an iconic newspaper is living Black (and Jewish) history
Elinor Tatum carries on the storied legacy of the New York Amsterdam News
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Culture 70 years ago, this Jewish choreographer predicted our epidemic of loneliness and isolation
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