CULTURE
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Indian Ink ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Tom Stoppard’s time-hopping drama enjoys an evocative revival The sad passing of Tom Stoppard last month adds a particular poignancy…
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The Future of Holocaust Education — Jewish Renaissance
The breadth of participants testified to the research findings of Ben Barkow (former director of the Wiener Library) that “the…
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Christmas Day ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Of course, given the season, a meal together is on the menu, albeit Chinese food out of takeaway boxes. But…
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“I was in the audience at Stoppard’s 1967 debut” — Jewish Renaissance
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are very much alive in my memories of unforgettable theatre, says Judi Herman, as she reflects on…
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Cinderella and the Matzo Ball ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Breadzinski (another play on a London stalwart, Grodzinski kosher bakery) is run by Cinderella and her sisters Milchig and Fleishig…
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an interview with Nick Cassenbaum — Jewish Renaissance
You tend to insert subtle nods to political topics into the glitter and the gags, has that been difficult to…
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Remembering Tom Stoppard
After the passing of the Czech-British playwright and screenwriter this weekend, we take a look back at his work, as…
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A Court of Paper ★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Schwarz, an actor, is an elegant speaker, and the pair’s conversational dynamic is easy to lean into, especially when van…
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Desperate Journey ★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Annabel Jankel’s new drama tells the true story of Freddie Knoller well, but struggles to truly encapsulate his survival throughout…
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Eleanor the Great ★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut won’t bust any boundaries, but it’s a satisfying, thought-provoking watch There’s a well-trodden path in Hollywood…
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