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Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Michael Roemer, The Plot Against Harry Director, Dead at 97

Michael Roemer, influential filmmaker, passed away at 97; known for films like 'Nothing but a Man' and 'The Plot Against Harry', appreciated later in life.
#holocaust
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Finally, a Holocaust Movie With No Lessons

'A Real Pain' offers a fresh perspective on the Holocaust, emphasizing generational trauma over graphic representation.
The film avoids the didactic conclusions common in Holocaust narratives, presenting a more nuanced portrayal.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

Writing
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Finally, a Holocaust Movie With No Lessons

'A Real Pain' offers a fresh perspective on the Holocaust, emphasizing generational trauma over graphic representation.
The film avoids the didactic conclusions common in Holocaust narratives, presenting a more nuanced portrayal.
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
Atlanta Braves

Max Fried's early career struggles helping him deal with weight of $218 million Yankees contract

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#cultural-festival
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Shalom Dragon Festival celebrates solidarity between Brooklyn's Jewish and Asian communities

The Shalom Dragon Family Festival highlighted the blending of Jewish and AAPI cultures, showcasing community solidarity and resilience.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Shalom Dragon Festival celebrates solidarity between Brooklyn's Jewish and Asian communities

The Shalom Dragon Family Festival highlighted the blending of Jewish and AAPI cultures, showcasing community solidarity and resilience.
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Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I was Hitler's neighbour: If he'd known we were Jewish, we'd have been sent to Dachau'

Edgar Feuchtwanger's life journey from a Jewish family in Nazi Germany to witnessing historical events underscores resilience amidst adversity.
DC food
fromThe Forward
1 month ago

How a Lower East Side Jew conquered the multiverse

Jack Kirby's artwork reflects his Jewish roots and personal experiences, transforming his identity into iconic characters throughout his career.
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NYC music
fromThe World from PRX
1 month ago

For more than a century, a synagogue known as the 'Carnegie Hall of Brooklyn' has been home to the greatest cantors in the US - The World from PRX

The Young Israel Beth El synagogue has a rich history as a center for cantorial music in the U.S. and aims to preserve this tradition.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Surprising Allies for Syria's New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago

Mr. Hamra expressed his longstanding desire to return home, sharing a hopeful but heartbreaking visit to Syria after 30 years of war and upheaval.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Book Review: Children of Radium,' by Joe Dunthorne

Dunthorne's memoir unveils the duality of family legacy and the complexity of truth, as he navigates the shadows of his great-grandfather's past.
Books
fromKqed
2 months ago

Yiddish Making A Comeback In Los Angeles | KQED

Inside Der Nister Downtown Jewish Center, co-founder Zach Golden stood at a podium, reading a poem in Yiddish, illustrating the language's cultural significance and revival.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gale warnings, gothic fantasies and a masterpiece of a garden the week in art

Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo's gothic fantasies transport you to a surreal inner world, showcasing the intricate beauty of nature.
Graphic design
Germany news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A $300 Million Art Trove and the Labyrinth of Nazi-Era Art Claims

New evidence suggests the Guelph Treasure was sold under duress in 1935, complicating its restitution to Jewish heirs.
Bayern Munich
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Bayern Munich: 125 years of football success DW 02/27/2025

Bayern Munich's journey from a small club founded in 1900 to becoming Germany's most successful football entity highlights its rich history and resilience.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Was Nazi-looted art in Germany concealed from Jewish heirs? DW 02/26/2025

Nazi-looted artworks in German collections often lack transparency regarding their provenance and return to original owners.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

In 'A Real Pain,' Jesse Eisenberg asks: What is the purpose of 'tragedy tourism'?

Eisenberg explores the themes of tragedy tourism and the validity of pain through a Jewish heritage trip in 'A Real Pain'.
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