Simon Schama
Historian Simon Schama Is Now A Knight
On February 5 Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, knighted Simon Schama, the 73-year-old historian and Columbia University professor.
Howard Jacobson, Simon Schama Condemn Labour Party’s Failure To Address Anti-Semitism
“We are alarmed that during the past few years, constructive criticism of Israeli governments has morphed into something closer to antisemitism.”
Steve Bannon’s Favorite New Book Is By A Historian Of The Jews
Could Bannon’s recommendation be an attempt to counter the narrative that Breitbart’s attacks on Ivanka and Jared aren’t motivated by their religion?
Frederic Brenner, the 'Jewish Christo,' Uses Photography To Challenge Israel Debate
Photographer Frédéric Brenner explores identity with massive projects that remind some of Jean-Claude Christo’s artworks. His new show turns the lens on Israel — with a challenge.
PBS Station Loses Much-Maligned Yiddish Quiz
I may have gone too hard on my bubbe in a blog post last week. As it turns out, she may not have been at fault for my abysmal score on Thirteen-WNET’s Yiddish quiz, created in honor of Simon Schama’s five-part series, “Story of the Jews.”
How Well Do You Know Your Yiddish?
PBS tests readers knowledge of Yiddish words like ‘futz’ and ‘l’chaim’ as part of its promotion for the upcoming ‘Story of the Jews.’ Michael Kaplan got just 8 of 15 questions right.
For Author and PBS Host Simon Schama, 'Story of the Jews' Is Personal
Simon Schama has produced 45 documentaries and 16 books. But the upcoming PBS series ‘The Story of the Jews’ is his most personal — and emotional — project ever.
PBS To Air 'The Story of the Jews'
PBS this spring will air “The Story of the Jews” with Simon Schama, a five-part documentary that examines the impact Jewish culture has made on the world.
