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Forward A new book asks readers to understand Spinoza through cancel culture 15 Feb
Ian Buruma's new biography, "Spinoza: Freedoms Messiah," presents the 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza as a champion of free thought, whose ideas abou...
15 Feb
Forward A Yiddish institution will discuss Hamas — many in the Yiddish world say they're promoting propaganda 13 Feb
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has faced criticism after announcing a webinar series on the ideological link between Hamas and Nazism and Soviet anti...
13 Feb
Forward ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ revives the most authentic video of Bob Dylan ever 5 Feb
In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the Wor...
5 Feb
Forward When Carl Weathers dedicated a Torah scroll with Jerry Stiller 5 Feb
Carl Weathers, the late football player turned actor, had a memorable and meaningful role in the TV show "In the Heat of the Night." In a 1994 episode titled...
5 Feb
Forward Annie Lennox calls for a cease-fire in Gaza during Grammys performance 5 Feb
Annie Lennox made a statement for a ceasefire in Gaza during her performance at the Grammys, advocating for peace. Lennox, known for her activism, has critic...
5 Feb
Forward The 18 most Jewish episodes of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ 31 Jan
In the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David's character has embodied various aspects of Jewish identity and humor over 11 seasons, creating quintess...
31 Jan
Forward Ben Shapiro changes his tune on rap — by rapping 29 Jan
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, known for his criticism of rap music, surprised many by featuring in a rap song called "FACTS" by Canadian artist Tom MacDon...
29 Jan
Forward The sound designer for ‘Zone of Interest’ explains his 600-page bible of Auschwitz sounds 26 Jan
British sound designer Johnnie Burn, known for his work in films like Under the Skin and Poor Things, discusses his process and research for the film Zone of...
26 Jan
Forward How two Normans — Jewison and Lear — changed this Oscar-winning actress' life 25 Jan
Lee Grant, a two-time Oscar winner, returned to making movies after being blacklisted for 12 years, with the help of Norman Jewison and Norman Lear. Jewison ...
25 Jan
Forward Jon Stewart is coming back to ‘The Daily Show’ — will his old audience follow? 24 Jan
Jon Stewart is set to make a comeback to The Daily Show, hosting the show on Mondays. This news raises the question of whether his old audience will return a...
24 Jan