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Jewish Chronicle Booker Prize 2024 shortlist includes three Jewish authors 17 Sep
Three Jewish authors, Rachel Kushner, Yael van der Wouden, and Anne Michaels, are shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, marking a notable representation in ...
17 Sep
Jewish Chronicle ‘I love Fiddler so much that I finally have my own Tevye’ 17 Sep
The author's lifelong affinity for Tevye from "Fiddler on the Roof" is humorously explored in her relationship with her partner, Jeremy, who bears a striking...
17 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The Real Thing review: ‘Stoppard at very top of his game’ 13 Sep
Tom Stoppard's 1982 play, 'The Real Thing,' receives a vibrant revival at the Old Vic, reminding audiences of Stoppard's unparalleled skill in blending comed...
13 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The Shapiro Family review: ‘portraits of a forgotten dynasty’ 11 Sep
Rachel Bayvel's book on the Shapiro family, curated by her daughter Polina Bayvel, delves into the remarkable yet overlooked lineage of a Jewish dynasty know...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Goodbye to Russia review: ‘the journalists who don’t make old bones’ 11 Sep
Sarah Rainsford's book, "Goodbye to Russia: A Personal Reckoning from the Ruins of War," chronicles the perilous environment for journalists and activists un...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The Critic review: ‘acidic revenge plot in 1930s London’ 11 Sep
"The Critic," set in 1930s London, explores the influence of theatre critics during a time of political tension marked by Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts. Starri...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Wiesenthal review: ‘Inside the mind of a Nazi hunter’ 11 Sep
The play 'Wiesenthal,' currently showing at the Kings Head Theatre, offers a poignant look into the life and work of famed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. Writ...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Don’t know much about biology... 11 Sep
This article tackles three distinct topics. First, it highlights the importance of genetic testing for Jewish university students through the Jnetics program...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle ‘My mission to help motherless Jewish daughters like me’ 11 Sep
Lynda Dullop, inspired by her own experience of losing her mother at 15, has launched a support forum for Jewish women who have lost their mothers. After tra...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Vogue model and war journalist Lee Miller’s Jewish friends and lovers 11 Sep
Lee Miller, renowned as both a model and a groundbreaking war photographer, is celebrated in a new biopic featuring Kate Winslet. The film delves into Miller...
11 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Kaos review: a deliciously Kaotic romp through modern Olympia 10 Sep
"Kaos," a Netflix series created by Charlie Covell, offers a fresh reimagining of Greek mythology anchored by standout performances, especially Jeff Goldblum...
10 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Review: Swan Lake: ‘This reworking left me disappointed’ 6 Sep
The State Ballet of Georgia's rendition of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum, under the artistic direction of Nina Ananiashvili, left critics underwhelmed. De...
6 Sep
Jewish Chronicle A year on, why don’t films ask what Hamas aims to achieve? 6 Sep
As the anniversary of the October 7 Simchat Torah massacre approaches, global media, including the BBC, are preparing to commemorate the events with films fr...
6 Sep
Jewish Chronicle JC2’s guide to the best new books for children 6 Sep
The article highlights an intriguing array of children's books that explore diverse themes, ranging from imaginative and historical narratives to profound mo...
6 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Jewish Nonagenarians review: ‘triumph over adversity’ 6 Sep
Jewish Nonagenarians: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Lawrence Collin is a poignant exploration of the lives of 12 nonagenarian Jews, highlighting th...
6 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Dance performance outside Liverpool Street Station to mark 85 years since Kindertransport 5 Sep
A dance-theatre production titled "From Here On" will be performed outside Liverpool Street Station, marking 85 years since the Kindertransport brought nearl...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Firebrand review: ‘Jude Law’s Henry VIII’ 5 Sep
The film "Firebrand," directed by Karim Anouz, brings to life Henry VIII's tumultuous reign, with a focus on the perspective of women, such as Henry's sixth ...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Death of England review: ‘love and hate across the racial divide’ 5 Sep
"Death of England: A Trilogy" concludes with a powerful exploration of racial tensions and familial bonds in modern Britain, focusing on the dynamics between...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Meet commercial theatre’s ‘socialist’ producer 5 Sep
The article profiles Kenny Wax, a prominent theatre producer known for his nurturing approach and connection to his Jewish roots. Based in London, Wax is cel...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle How Judaism struck a chord for America’s first black woman cantor 5 Sep
Jenni Asher, from California, is set to become the first black woman in the USA to be ordained as a cantor. Her unique journey into Judaism began with her up...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle The shoe designer whose footwear is the life and sole of the simcha – and the red carpet 5 Sep
Lisa Kay, a former chartered accountant and member of Bushey United Synagogue, founded Sole Bliss in 2017 to create stylish yet comfortable high heels for wo...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Full cast announced for new play What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank 4 Sep
The full cast for Nathan Englander's play, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank," has been announced, headlined by Joshua Malina in his London d...
4 Sep
Jewish Chronicle Oy-asis! We already have broiges from the last time you insulted me 2 Sep
In anticipation of the upcoming Oasis concerts in Manchester's Heaton Park next July, Angela Epstein reflects on the challenges and cultural juxtapositions t...
2 Sep
Jewish Chronicle As your children start the new school year, think of Ariel and Kfir 1 Sep
This emotionally charged article reflects on the start of the school year in Israel, contrasting the joy of children embarking on new educational adventures ...
1 Sep
Jewish Chronicle ‘We need more women in physical science’ 29 Aug
Rivka Isaacson, a professor of molecular biophysics at King's College London, is advocating for greater female representation in the physical sciences. Comin...
29 Aug
Jewish Chronicle An Absence of Cousins review: ‘it does Segal a disservice’ 29 Aug
"An Absence of Cousins" by Lore Segal, reviewed by Jennifer Lipman, is a collection of interlinked short stories originally published in The New Yorker, feat...
29 Aug
Jewish Chronicle I Seek a Kind Person review: ‘the British small ads that saved Jews from the Nazis’ 28 Aug
Julian Borger's book, "I Seek a Kind Person," reveals the poignant and lesser-known method by which many European Jews attempted to escape Nazi terror: class...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Out of the blue 28 Aug
This travel piece explores Halkidiki and Thessaloniki in Greece, emphasizing the luxurious experience at Cora Hotel & Spa inspired by Aristotle's philosophie...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The ways we remember those we loved 28 Aug
This article reflects on personal and meaningful ways to remember and honor deceased loved ones, beyond traditional rituals. The author shares intimate anecd...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle My grandmother’s handmade life 28 Aug
Miriam Gold, an artist and teacher, explores her grandmother Dr. Elena Zadik's life in a graphic memoir, "Elena: A Hand Made Life." Combining various art for...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Blink Twice review: ‘men are the enemy of women’ 27 Aug
"Blink Twice," directed by Zoë Kravitz in her debut, explores themes of gender power dynamics and deception through the story of Frida and Jess who infiltrat...
27 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Shifters review: ‘friends without benefits’ 27 Aug
"Shifters" is a notable entry in British theatre, being only the third work by a black British playwright on the West End. Written by Benedict Lombe, the pla...
27 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The non-Jewish playwright teaching Edinburgh Fringe audiences about antisemitism 23 Aug
Jonathan Salt, a non-Jewish teacher and playwright, is educating audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe about antisemitism through his one-man play, "Confessions ...
23 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Remembering the golden age of the New York Jewish intellectual male 22 Aug
The post-World War II era saw the rise of a distinctive Jewish American intellectual masculinity in New York, as detailed by Ronnie Grinberg in his book "Wri...
22 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Why I’d rather tough it out than take painkillers 21 Aug
The author shares her reluctance to take painkillers following a double mastectomy despite being in pain, influenced by watching a TV show highlighting the d...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The Jewish rom-com that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about platonic love 21 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a Jewish rom-com film that explores themes of platonic love, spirituality, and cultural identity. Directed by Nathan Silver, the sto...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Between the Temples review: ‘excruciating in the best way’ 21 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a film set in upstate New York, portraying a Jewish community that is either nostalgically comforting or frustratingly oblivious to ...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Farm hall review: ‘an absorbing thriller’ 21 Aug
"Farm Hall" is a thrilling play set in a Cambridgeshire mansion where six German scientists, including prominent Jewish figures like Albert Einstein, lament ...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle How to broaden your kids’ cultural horizons on holiday without them realising it 21 Aug
The author discusses their experience of planning a more culturally enriching holiday for their children, opting for a road trip through Provence and Tuscany...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The JC is starting a new blind dates column…. and we need daters! 19 Aug
The Jewish Chronicle is launching a blind dates column to celebrate TuBAv, looking for singles of any age and background to be set up by their own matchmaker...
19 Aug
Jewish Chronicle On a diet? Then don’t come to my Friday night dinner! 16 Aug
The text humorously discusses the challenges and frustrations hosts may face when accommodating guests with specific dietary restrictions, particularly those...
16 Aug
Jewish Chronicle ‘Joining the cast of Cable Street is a dream!’ 15 Aug
Brady Isaacs Pearce, 24, expresses excitement about joining the cast of Cable Street, a musical depicting the 1936 event when East End residents thwarted fas...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle A Greek Odyssey 15 Aug
The writer shares their experience of a luxurious private yacht charter in Greece aboard the Lagoon 52 catamaran, Oneida, which offered a bespoke experience ...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Slovenia’s green heart 15 Aug
The article discusses the beauty and attractions of Slovenia, particularly focusing on Lake Bohinj, Ljubljana (the capital city), and Lake Bled. It highlight...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The Writers’ Castle review: ‘gripping portrait of the reporters at Nuremberg’ 14 Aug
"The Writers Castle" by Uwe Neumahr provides a vivid depiction of the journalists present at the Nuremberg Trials, including well-known figures like John Dos...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Hitler’s People review: ‘an important book’ 14 Aug
"Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich" by Richard J. Evans delves into why many regular citizens supported Hitler's regime, exploring the deception ...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Widow Cliquot review: ‘more prosecco than champagne’ 14 Aug
"Widow Cliquot" is a film that depicts the story of Barbe Nicole Cliquot, who fought against champagne chauvinism in a male-dominated industry after her husb...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle A Chorus Line review: ‘makes the case for show’s revival’ 14 Aug
"A Chorus Line" is celebrated for its unique portrayal of the individuals who make up the chorus, breaking away from the typical faceless ensemble. The show,...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle Mum has disowned me more times than I’ve noshed a bagel 14 Aug
The author reflects on their complicated relationship with their mother, who has disowned them numerous times, contrasting it with their mother's interaction...
14 Aug
Jewish Chronicle The day I realised I’m gay not trans 14 Aug
Maia shares her journey of self-discovery where she initially believed she was a man trapped in a woman's body, leading to significant distress and physical ...
14 Aug