CULTURE
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Giant ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Although Lithgow’s Dahl starts off relatively calm, there is always the threat that he will boil over without warning. The…
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Shalom in all the World returns — Jewish Renaissance
The festival concludes with a performance of klezmer-inspired classical music for violin and piano on the closing night at St…
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The Last Word ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
The text of Narinskaya’s play comprises fragments of ‘last words’ made by nine women daring to speak truth to power,…
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New listening for a new season
Winter Spring, an audio drama about Judaism, identity and storytelling, launches this Friday. Creator Dr Rachel Knightley reveals the wheres,…
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The Commandant’s Shadow ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
An extraordinary film of truth and reconciliation from director Daniela Volker that was highly deserving of this year’s Yad Vashem…
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After the Levoyah ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Acclaimed playwright Nick Cassenbaum presents an astounding new piece of theatre Twins Dan and Lauren (“Not identical, obviously”) sit either…
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Cuddle Slut ★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
A sincere yet amusing take on the somewhat needy nature of humanity It’s a quiet Tuesday night at the Fringe…
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Between the Temples ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Between the Temples is, at its core, a film that questions the essence of Judaism. Is it a rules-based religion,…
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Jew-O-Rama ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Not sure what comedians to see at this year’s Fringe? This showcase provides a satisfying taster of the Jewish (and…
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Rebels and Patriots ★★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
A powerful, hard-hitting drama that tells the vital story of the effect of the IDF on young minds Upon entering…
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