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Forward In 'Disclosure Day,' Steven Spielberg finds himself at odds with Jewish thought about aliens 15 Jun
Steven Spielberg's new film, "Disclosure Day," explores the tensions between faith and the revelation of extraterrestrial life through the lens of Jewish and...
15 Jun
Forward 'Dirty Dancing’ be damned. A new musical shows another side of the Borscht Belt 11 Jun
A new Off-Broadway musical, "A Walk on the Moon," draws from Pamela Gray's childhood experiences at a Borscht Belt bungalow colony and her 1999 film of the s...
11 Jun
Forward ‘The Naked Woman’ asks — what would Jewish Chekhov look like? 8 Jun
"The Naked Woman" by Allie Avital and Alia Azamat Ashkenazi explores what a Jewish Chekhov might look like through the lens of a complex family drama. Set in...
8 Jun
Forward Marilyn Monroe would be 100 today. Are we making too much of her conversion? 1 Jun
Marilyn Monroe's conversion to Judaism for her marriage to Arthur Miller in 1956 continues to intrigue, though its significance may be overstated. Monroe, bo...
1 Jun
Forward Woody Allen’s biggest fans were easy marks for a fake monologue about antisemitism 26 May
A fake monologue attributed to Woody Allen, criticizing pro-Palestinian activists and antisemitism, recently went viral despite being fabricated. Originally ...
26 May
Forward When the 92nd Street Y was a hub for Black innovation in dance 15 May
This article highlights the 92nd Street Y's unexpected role as a hub for Black innovation in dance, particularly during the mid-20th century. Originally foun...
15 May
Forward Jack Kirby finally gets his corner of the city that made him super 13 May
Jack Kirby, the legendary comic book creator known for his pivotal role in developing characters like the Fantastic Four and Captain America, has been honore...
13 May
Forward Is this Apple TV thriller hasbara — or societal critique? 8 May
Apple TV's new thriller "Unconditional" explores controversial themes, drawing attention for its portrayal of Israeli characters and the politically complex ...
8 May
Forward In Max and Richard Fleischer, was father like son? 7 May
The article explores the filmic legacy of Max and Richard Fleischer, particularly focusing on their Jewish identities and influences in their work. Max, a pi...
7 May
Forward Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart talk ‘Beaches’ and reviving their Yiddish musical 5 May
Veteran artists Mike Stoller and Iris Rainer Dart reflect on their enduring contributions to musical theater, revisiting their Yiddish influences and storied...
5 May