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There’s something so Jewish about how very un-Jewish Stephen Sondheim was
A conversation with DT Max, the author of 'Finale: Late Conversations With Stephen Sondheim'
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Why are Hindus and Muslims in India worshiping dead Jews?
How did the graves of Jews become such resonant non-Jewish pilgrimage sites?
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Film & TV Television’s goriest Holocaust revenge fantasy has had a change of heart — will it matter?
In its 'Hunters' season two, the controversial Amazon Prime show seems to speak to — and even agree with — its critics
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Why the decision to shut down a Jewish play in Florida borders on obscenity
The censorship of Paula Vogel's 'Indecent' in Jacksonville is a new and troubling development in the so-called culture wars
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Film & TV 2023’s Golden Globe winners thank their agents, their families and Steven Spielberg
Returning from a broadcast hiatus, the awards show honored a Jewish story (and even made a Jewish joke)
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What’s the funniest Jewish tweet? This Orthodox comedy troupe aims to find out.
The Va'ad HaBadchanim want to elevate Jewish humor on Twitter beyond stereotype and cliche — and frequently into the obscure
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Bernie Madoff is the original scammer. Why did it take so long to get a Netflix show about him?
Amidst a glut of true crime shows about scammers and cult leaders, Madoff's Ponzi scheme seems like an obvious topic
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U.N. exhibit remembers when the world turned its back on stateless Jewish refugees
'After the End of the World' features artifacts from and about the Jews who were stuck in limbo in the wake of the Holocaust
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How a master forger used his talents to save Jews, and many more
Adolfo Kaminsky created documents for freedom fighters and rebels around the world
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Film & TV Do horror and Hasidim mix? A new film says yes
‘The Offering’ aims to introduce audiences to authentic Jewish characters — and scare them along the way
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The secret Jewish history of Joan Baez
When she was 19, the singer-songwriter made her debut at that most Jewish of institutions — the 92nd Street Y
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News Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s selection as JTS commencement speaker roils graduating class
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Sports NBA coach Steve Kerr: ‘Israel sought revenge for Oct. 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed’
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