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In this article, the author recalls their youthful fashion choices and their evolution into a more practical style as a mother. Reflecting on their inherited...

"The Bikeriders" is a film that closely follows the book by Danny Lyon about American bikers in the 1960s Midwest, focusing on The Vandals, a biker club akin...

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the show explor...

"The Piano Player of Budapest" by Roxanne de Bastion is a touching account of her grandfather Stephen, a Hungarian composer and musician known as the Piano P...

"Being Rina: The Collected Writings of Rina Wolfson" provides a deep insight into the life and experiences of British Jewish woman Rina Wolfson from 1972 to ...

Andy Nyman, a highly sought-after actor, known for his work in various media including films, plays, and TV series, is set to star in "Hello, Dolly!" alongsi...

The article describes a cycling trip through Lower Silesia, Poland, with The Slow Cyclist travel company. The author, inspired by his family ties to Poland, ...

"The Gaon Code" by Rytis Sabas is a gripping novel intertwining Russian mobsters, Mossad agents, and an 18th-century Lithuanian rabbi known as the Vilna Gaon...

Owen Elliot-Kugell, daughter of the late Jewish singer Cass Elliot from The Mamas and the Papas, unravels the myths surrounding her mother's life and death i...

"Breaking Dad" on Amazon Prime is critiqued as a documentary that fails to deliver on its promising concept of a British version of "Breaking Bad." The story...

In the midst of challenging times faced by Jewish parents and grandparents, feelings of fear and anxiety are prevalent due to concerns about safety, antisemi...

"The Forbidden Daughter" by Zipora Klein Jakob is a fictionalized Holocaust biography that delves into the multi-generational impact of trauma and loss, rath...

"Second Chances: Shakespeare & Freud" by Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Phillips delves into the theme of second chances in life through the lens of literature ...

"Freud's Last Session" is a film that portrays a fictional meeting between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis, exploring their contrasting views on religion amidst...

This review discusses a classroom drama at the Kiln Theatre focusing on four students in Iran learning English for the TOEFL exam. The play explores their st...

The author reflects on the challenges of navigating modesty and privacy in a household with a pre-teen daughter, highlighting the complexities of being the o...

Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham collaborated on the film "Treasure," based on Lily Bretts book "Too Many Men." The movie follows a father-daughter duo, played by...

Peggy Guggenheim, renowned art collector, led a fascinating life from socialite to bohemian before solidifying her legacy in Venice. Her time in England, par...

The article discusses various health-related topics within the Jewish community. It notes the prevalence of hypochondria among Jews and the comfort in discus...

Filmmaker David Herman's documentary, "Jews Defending Jews," explores the history of Jewish resistance against fascism and antisemitism in the UK. The film h...

Richard Lubbock, a Jewish man from north London, led a double life as a drug addict and dealer, resembling a regular granddad but getting involved in crystal...

Desroches Island in the Seychelles is a remote and untouched paradise, home to a unique Four Seasons resort and 150 giant tortoises, led by the charismatic B...

The article discusses a celebration of the 120th anniversary of British choreographer Frederick Ashton, known for his significant contributions to the Royal ...

Roxanne de Bastion, a singer-songwriter, was inspired by her Hungarian-Jewish grandfather Stephen's survival story during the Holocaust, which led her to wri...

Francesca Segal's novel "Welcome to Glorious Tuga" is a delightful beach read set on an imaginary island populated by descendants of Brazilian Jews, incorpor...

In "Vertigo: The Rise and Fall of Weimar Germany, 1918-1933" by Harald Jhner, the chaotic period of the Weimar Republic following World War I is explored, de...

"The Boy in the Woods" is a poignant film directed by Rebecca Snow, based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart, highlighting themes of resilienc...

In "The Dead Don't Hurt," a Western film written and directed by Viggo Mortensen, the story follows Olsen, a Danish carpenter living in 19th-century Idaho, w...

Lindsay Posner's new production of Arthur Miller's "A View From the Bridge" features Dominic West as Eddie Carbone and Kate Fleetwood as Beatrice, with stron...

In response to the government's proposal for reintroducing National Service for 18-year-olds, the writer expresses skepticism about the practicality of invol...

Mayer Kirshenblatt, an artist born in Opatw in 1916 and later settled in Toronto, vividly painted over 300 scenes of Jewish life in the shtetl, including eve...

The exhibition "Kafka: Making of an Icon" at the Bodleian Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death by showcasing his literary notebo...

Dundee, a former industrial city known for jute, marmalade, and journalism, has transformed into a thriving tourist destination with attractions like the V&A...

Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," shares personal stories including his family's escape from Nazi Germany, struggles with...

Calabria's picturesque Tropea in Italy offers a divine travel experience, featuring beautiful beaches, ancient legends, and local cuisine. The town's history...

The author reflects on their struggles with self-image and beauty standards, having been told they weren't conventionally pretty as a teenager. They share ho...

Denis Hirson's memoir, "My Thirty-Minute Bar Mitzvah," delves into his complex relationship with his Jewish identity, upbringing in apartheid South Africa, a...

Benjamin Disraeli, a Jewish-born politician and novelist, recognized the importance of owning a manor house, Hughenden Manor, to gain acceptance in British p...

The author shares her experiences with undergoing fat grafting to reconstruct her breasts following a mastectomy due to breast cancer. She reflects on her ch...

American artist Judy Chicago is showcasing her largest solo exhibition in London, focusing on her Jewish heritage and feminist perspective that challenge the...

Director Jamie Lloyd brings a modern and physically powerful interpretation to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre. The performance...

"A House in Jerusalem" is a film that follows a British Jewish family, specifically focusing on a young girl named Rebecca who moves to Jerusalem with her fa...

"Sufferance" by Charles Pallister is a thought-provoking novel that challenges simplistic narratives about the Holocaust. The story revolves around a nameles...

Northern Ballet is performing a fast-paced version of "Romeo and Juliet" at Sadlers Wells with choreography by Massimo Moricone. The production, directed by ...

Jay Prosser, in "Loving Strangers: A Camphorwood Chest, a Legacy, a Son Returns," recounts his journey of exploring his mixed-race, British-Asian Jewish iden...

On the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, new translations of his diaries by Ross Benjamin offer fresh perspectives on the iconic Jewish writer's life...

"Buying London," a reality show on Netflix centered on high-value real estate, mimics the format of the popular "Selling Sunset," featuring a different cast ...

"Now You See Us" is an exhibition at the Tate featuring works by women artists from 1520-1920 who defied societal norms by pursuing professional artistic car...

The author bids farewell to their fashion column, noting the rapid turnover of trends accelerated by social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The fa...

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a film involving Chris Hemsworth shedding his Marvel persona to portray a warlord named Dementus in a post-apocalyptic desert se...