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Culture
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In Poland, a return to the scene of an unspeakable crime
A journey to Jedwabne, site of the massacre of 1,600 Jews, kindles both anger and a sense of redemption
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Did Franz Kafka predict the COVID-19 pandemic?
And other questions raised by a new collection of the inscrutable author’s aphorisms
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Film & TV Remembering James Caan, the ‘only New York Jewish cowboy’
Known for playing tough guys and curmudgeons, the actor has died at the age of 82
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Jewish rapper Kosha Dillz and Israeli comedian Or Mash appear on Nick Cannon’s ‘Wild ’N Out’
Up-and-comer Mash is the first Israeli-born performer on the VH1 improv show
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A lovin’ tribute to one of the unsung Jewish heroes of rock ‘n’ roll
For a time, Zal Yanovsky was an effective foil for John Sebastian, but it was not to last
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The secret Jewish history of Ringo Starr
The Liverpool-born drummer had a Jewish stepfather who was a big Dinah Shore fan
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What does Christianity really say about abortion?
Increasingly, the US and the Supreme Court appear to be driven by Christian values. But where do they really come from, and what does the Bible actually say?
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‘A terrible responsibility’: In today’s U.S., patriotism is essential — but not easy
During WWII, the philosopher and activist Simone Weil gave patriotism a new definition — one now more crucial than ever.
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125 greatest Jewish movie scenes The 125 greatest Jewish movie scenes of all time (1-25)
From the silent era and Golden Age of Yiddish cinema to last year's Oscar contenders, here are our picks
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125 greatest Jewish movie scenes The 125 greatest Jewish movie scenes of all time (26-50)
Top picks include scenes inspired by Sholem Aleichem and Philip Roth and the rise of Barbra Streisand
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125 greatest Jewish movie scenes The 125 greatest Jewish movie scenes of all time (51-75)
In which Mel Brooks changes history, Tarantino creates a Jewish legend and Elaine May gets her day
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