CULTURE
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Visit from an Unknown Woman ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Now, playwright Christopher Hampton has written a stage drama based on the story, adding to the tension by moving most…
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30 years on from the Argentinian bombing that shocked the world — Jewish Renaissance
I interviewed many of the protagonists who had emerged in the first month of investigations, among others, the then judge…
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2nd Prize — Jewish Renaissance
When arriving at international airports, you’ll see posters about ‘modern slavery’. Jews know all about slavery – every Passover we…
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1st Prize — Jewish Renaissance
Last December, two days after assuming office as Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei attended a Chabad Hanukkah menorah lighting in…
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Rabbi Sacks’ archive to be digitised — Jewish Renaissance
Much of the work, notes and more once belonging to the renowned religious leader and philosopher has been acquired by…
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Michael Graubart 1930-2024 — Jewish Renaissance
The Austrian-born conductor and composer has died aged 93 Michael Graubart was born in Vienna in 1930 and came to…
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Passover reading — Jewish Renaissance
For that issue, we asked writers, poets, artists and photographers to choose a part of the Passover story that resonated…
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Jewish Connections in Unexpected Places — Jewish Renaissance
On our way back to London we’ll stop at another little-known but fascinating location: St Matthew’s Church on the outskirts…
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Questioning belief — Jewish Renaissance
Shimon ben Azzai was a second century rabbinic scholar, who would walk up and down the bustling market in Tiberius…
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A Song of Songs ★★★★ — Jewish Renaissance
Woodyatt’s is a tall and imposing figure, his voice authoritative as narrator and his presence compelling, almost sinister. The score,…
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