Talya Zax explores the intriguing phenomenon of why she sings more beautifully in Hebrew than in English, despite never having spoken Hebrew fluently. She re...

Amidst the turbulence of modern life, Talya Zax finds solace and spiritual wisdom in the joyful chaos of The Muppet Show. The Muppets, with their playful ana...

Talya Zax reflects on how a scene from Louisa May Alcott's lesser-known novel, "Eight Cousins," despite its Christian context, evokes the familial warmth and...

Tom Stoppard, the brilliant playwright who passed away at 88, was adored not only for his intellectual prowess but for creating art that infused audiences wi...

Leonard Bernstein's musical, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," portrayed American history as inclusive, highlighting the contributions of women and Black servants ...

The Metropolitan Opera recently debuted an adaptation of Michael Chabon's novel, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay," to mixed emotions and a sense...

Talya Zax reflects on her decade-long journey at the Forward, illustrating the vibrancy, humor, and interconnectedness of the Jewish community through a seri...

Taylor Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," seems to draw unexpected parallels with the experiences of artists like Marc Chagall facing creative...

The Moomins, created by Finnish author Tove Jansson, debuted at a time when the world was grappling with the aftermath of World War II. The Brooklyn Public L...

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy," a depiction of the Dreyfus Affair, aligns with contemporary issues as it debuts in the U.S. The movie parallels...