CULTURE
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Campaigners fight closure of Irma Stern museum — Jewish Renaissance
As the home and studio of the South African artist faces an uncertain future Deon Viljoen says its demise will…
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Seder ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Crumbs of humour are laid as he variously speaks, sings and plays abrasive guitar riffs. Drummer Antosh Wojcik commands the…
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De-Composition – Beauty on the Edge of Nothingness — Jewish Renaissance
The exhibition at Burgh House consists primarily of collages and sculptural assemblages made from organic and inorganic materials found in…
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Jewish Stories in Our Own Words — Jewish Renaissance
Voloj, born in Germany to Colombian parents, is the executive director of Be’chol Lashon, an organisation dedicated to celebrating ethnic and racial diversity…
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In conversation: Deb Filler
As Kiwi comic and musician Deb Filler kicks off her London run this month, Judi Herman speaks to her about…
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Cohen, Bernstein, Joni and Me ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
When she met Leonard Bernstein in 1974, and shared with him that her father had been in the audience at…
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 events — Jewish Renaissance
Sunday 25 JanuaryHolocaust Memorial DayCommemorate Holocaust Memorial Day in an evening of discussion, poetry, music and reflection. Guests include speakers…
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Mazel tov to JR team members on the New Year Honours List — Jewish Renaissance
Long-standing members of the JR editorial board, Dr Bea Lewkowicz and Michael Mail, have been awarded honours by the King…
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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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