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Roald Dahl’s monstrous views have a seat at the table today
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The Jew who put Hitler on trial — and the play that stages his story
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Looking Forward Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater
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Why is everyone laughing at Anne Frank?
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