Jewish Chronicle
The Tattooist of Auschwitz review: ‘We see the brutality and the desperation’
1 May 2024
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is a television adaptation based on a bestselling novel by Heather Morris, portraying the life of Lale Sokolov, a tattooist at A...
1 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Marvellous Montenegro
1 May 2024
Montenegro, a small yet diverse country, offers UNESCO-protected historic towns, beautiful beaches, national parks rich in bird species, and luxury accommoda...
1 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jolt an outfit to life with a killer touch
26 Apr 2024
The text discusses how adding killer accessories like scarves, belts, and statement necklaces can transform and update existing clothing, reducing the need f...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Creepy goings-on behind the scenes of children’s TV
26 Apr 2024
An investigative documentary series titled Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has uncovered disturbing incidents within Nickelodeon during the era of pro...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Our Palestine Question, review: An ode to Jews who uttered difficult words in dark times
26 Apr 2024
"Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent 1948-1977" by Geoffrey Levin delves into the fluctuating opinions towards Zionism among American ...
26 Apr 2024
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Knife by Salman Rushdie, review: What about the other victims of the new fundamentalism?
26 Apr 2024
Salman Rushdie's book "Knife: Meditations after an Attempted Murder" recounts his survival of a brutal attack by a religious fanatic in 2022 that left him wi...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Ripley review: Dark designs with a monochrome finish
26 Apr 2024
Netflix's series "Ripley" is the latest adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley," following the story of Tom Ripley, a grifter comm...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Civil War review: On the horrifying road to a very disunited States
26 Apr 2024
In "Civil War," a film reviewed by John Nathan, director Alex Garland portrays a disunited United States where a photojournalist and a writer embark on a roa...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
London Tide review: A tide that laps at your knees, rather than sweeping you away
26 Apr 2024
The National Theatre's adaptation of "London Tide" based on Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" with music by P.J. Harvey presents a knotty plot involving intertwin...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Finding peace in the aisles of the grocery store
26 Apr 2024
In preparation for Pesach, a Jewish writer reflects on the annual tradition of cleaning out cupboards and baking for the holiday. Despite struggles with trad...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The shameful tale of the Jewish boy kidnapped by the Catholic church
26 Apr 2024
In 1858, in Bologna, Italy, a six-year-old Jewish boy, Edgardo Mortara, was taken by the Catholic Church after being baptized by the family maid. This led to...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jonah Hauer-King in Tattooist of Auschwitz: ‘If I wasn’t getting upset, I wouldn’t be doing my job’
26 Apr 2024
Jonah Hauer-King discusses his intense preparation for the role of Lale Sokolov in the series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," emphasizing the responsibility he...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Love in hell: Tattooist of Auschwitz director explains why it was a tale she had to bring to the screen
26 Apr 2024
Israeli director Tali Shalom-Ezer was drawn to adapt Heather Morris's novel "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" into a TV series, portraying the real-life love stor...
26 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nicaragua: Land of lakes and volcanoes
25 Apr 2024
Nicaragua, known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, boasts a landscape marked by intense volcanic and seismic activity, with 19 volcanoes, including some ac...
25 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why Jewish jokes make the world a little more bearable, for a while
19 Apr 2024
Jewish humor, particularly American Jewish humor, is characterized by its ability to punch upwards or sideways in a profound and often self-reflective manner...
19 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Curse of Pietro Houdini, review: Riveting wartime art-heist tale plus philosophy
19 Apr 2024
"The Curse of Pietro Houdini" by Derek B. Miller is a riveting wartime art-heist tale set during World War II and the battle of Montecassino. The story follo...
19 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Television is good for the Jews
18 Apr 2024
Television is depicted as beneficial for Jews, with a focus on capturing emotions and human experiences more effectively than cinema. The article highlights ...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JC Stays: Hotel Sans Souci, Vienna
18 Apr 2024
In Vienna, the Hotel Sans Souci offers a unique experience with its world-class collection of Roy Lichtenstein's art, setting it apart from other five-star h...
18 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Meet the Cuban-Italian Simone de Beauvoir
17 Apr 2024
Alba de Cespedes, a Cuban-Italian writer born in 1911, challenged the norm of male-dominated storytelling through her work, emphasizing women's perspectives ...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Comeuppance review: Grim repear comes calling at the college reunion
17 Apr 2024
"The Comeuppance" by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins follows a group of five friends reuniting 20 years after graduating for a college reunion, with an une...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
My reminder that life is not a rehearsal
17 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the sudden deaths of two friends, Kate and Hilda, due to cancer and contrasts their swift passing with her son's insistence on living ...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Heimishe humour hits the stage in Soho
17 Apr 2024
In a time marked by rising antisemitism and global turmoil, Jewish comedian Deli Segal's one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre offers a comedic celebration...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Out of Africa: a smashing children’s tale for Passover
17 Apr 2024
"Workitu's Passover" is a children's picture book based on the author's childhood in Ethiopia, where the tradition of smashing chametz vessels before Passove...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
An overseas Pesach jaunt with my elderly parents - what could go wrong?
17 Apr 2024
The author recounts their experience as a caregiver for their elderly parents on a Pesach vacation overseas. The journey is filled with challenges, including...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
It’s a kind of magic – Orlando beyond the theme parks
17 Apr 2024
Little Big Mountain, a fourth-generation Native American from the Jororo tribe, shares his culture and history near Lake Tohopekaliga, outside of Orlando. Th...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why is this book different from all others? Inside the most opulent haggadah ever seen
17 Apr 2024
Tech entrepreneur Martin Moshal has commissioned an opulent haggadah for his Seder in Sydney, featuring intricate designs with various metals and precious me...
17 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nice singing, shame about almost everything else
15 Apr 2024
A review of the Royal Opera House's new production of Carmen highlights the excellent singing by Aigul Akhmetshina as Carmen, with praise for her voice and s...
15 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dinosaurs at the Seder table
12 Apr 2024
As Passover approaches, various Jewish-themed children's books are highlighted, including "Tyrannosaurus Tsuris" featuring a T-Rex hosting a Seder, "Workitu'...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Create your own stylish and smart silhouette for Sederim... and spring
12 Apr 2024
The text discusses fashion trends for Sederim and spring, highlighting the importance of versatile pieces suitable for various occasions. Key elements includ...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A fast, furious and justifiably gory revenge flick
12 Apr 2024
"Monkey Man," Dev Patel's directorial debut and starring vehicle, presents a fast, furious, and gory revenge story akin to "John Wick," with Patel's characte...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The story of King Herod you’ve probably never heard
12 Apr 2024
Martin Goodman, in his book "Herod the Great: Jewish King in a Roman World," dismantles the Christian myth surrounding King Herod and sheds light on the hist...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Power of Sail, review: Diving into the choppy waters of the US culture wars
12 Apr 2024
In the play "Power of Sail," the storyline delves into timely themes surrounding the US culture wars. Harvard history professor, Charles Nichols, invites a w...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Is it too dark for the (Jewish) stars to come out?
12 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the challenges of displaying Jewish identity in a climate of rising antisemitism in London. From humorous incidents like owning a prov...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Czech it out – the best city breaks in Czechia apart from Prague
12 Apr 2024
Czechia offers more than just Prague as a travel destination, with cities like Brno and Olomouc providing rich cultural heritage, architectural gems, and sig...
12 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Amy’s friends: ‘She was humble’
11 Apr 2024
Amy Winehouse's friends and colleagues reflect on their encounters with her, praising her humility, tremendous singing talent, and generosity. They describe ...
11 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Amy Winehouse will be massive’: How the JC reported on the ‘feisty Jewish’ songwriter before she went stratospheric
10 Apr 2024
The Jewish Chronicle recognized Amy Winehouse's talent early on, predicting her massive success in the music industry despite her unconventional Jewish upbri...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Amy Winehouse biopic was the inevitable next step in the commercialisation of the vulnerable star
10 Apr 2024
The upcoming biopic "Back to Black" about Amy Winehouse explores the vulnerable star's life, particularly focusing on the period between her albums "Frank" a...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
All I want for Pesach is a (kosher) air fryer
10 Apr 2024
Pesach can feel like a kitchen-driven servitude with endless cooking. To ease the burden, the writer has sought efficiency hacks over the years, now looking ...
10 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Back to Black review: A sanitised version of Amy’s life that will offend no-one
9 Apr 2024
"Back to Black" is a biopic about Amy Winehouse that portrays her life in a sanitized manner to avoid offending anyone. The film presents Winehouse's relatio...
9 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Oakwood A in line for Maccabi GB league win after thrashing Hendon 6-2
9 Apr 2024
Oakwood A is on track to win the Maccabi GB Southern Football League Premier Division title after defeating Hendon United 6-2. Manager Jake Finestein express...
9 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Cut the costs of learning to drive
5 Apr 2024
The cost of learning to drive has increased significantly, with expenses including the provisional license, lessons (recommended at 45 hours), theory and pra...
5 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
My father risked his life making fun of Hitler
4 Apr 2024
Curt Bloch, a German Jewish artist and poet, resisted the Nazis during World War II by creating a satirical magazine called The Underwater Cabaret while in h...
4 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Questioning Belief, by Raphael Zarum – review: An essential resource that helps integrate Judaism with modernity
4 Apr 2024
"Questioning Belief" by Raphael Zarum delves into the intersection of Judaism and modernity, following a tradition of British rabbinic scholars who have inco...
4 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
We’re making aliyah to … N12
3 Apr 2024
The writer reflects on the Jewish historical experience of relocation and discusses their family's decision to move for security reasons, choosing to make al...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
How Kabbalah and karaoke took me from science to music
3 Apr 2024
Eduard Shyfrin, a successful businessman, mathematician, and physicist who later delved into Kabbalah, has surprised everyone at 63 by releasing his debut al...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Magic potions old and new to keep you young
3 Apr 2024
Jewish women in the Renaissance era played a significant role in formulating cosmetics, creating advanced products such as anti-wrinkle creams and SPFs, ofte...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The opera fans who saved Jews from the Nazis
3 Apr 2024
Violinist and composer Alison Cotton uncovered the remarkable story of Ida and Louise Cook, two music-loving sisters from Sunderland who saved 29 Jews from t...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
When did sending kids to camp become so complicated?
3 Apr 2024
This year, sending kids to camp has become more complicated due to concerns about security, outings, and potential conflicts in Israel. The decision to send ...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Mothers’ Instinct review: A study in grief morphs into a thriller
3 Apr 2024
The film "Mother's Instinct" explores the intense grief and psychological turmoil experienced by a mother, Celine (Anne Hathaway), after the tragic death of ...
3 Apr 2024
Jewish Chronicle
MJ The Musical review: Jacko show is an off-the-wall Thriller
3 Apr 2024
"MJ The Musical" at the Prince Edward Theatre brings Michael Jackson's iconic performances to life through the talented Myles Frost, who embodies Jackson's m...
3 Apr 2024