Vienna, Austria

Haunted by the Kindertransport and COVID-19, this 95-year-old Jewish writer chronicles a changing world — over lunch

Ann Levin in Forward · 26 Sep 2023

Lore Segal, a 95-year-old Jewish writer and one of the oldest active American authors, continues to explore themes of friendship and aging intertwined with the haunting backdrop of the Holocaust in her latest story collection, "Ladies Lunch and Other Stories."

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Alfred Uhry won’t let antisemites rain on his ‘Parade’

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 23 Feb 2023

Alfred Uhry, a renowned playwright, revisits the historical tragedy of Leo Frank through the revival of his musical "Parade," spotlighting the antisemitism surrounding Frank's 1915 lynching in Atlanta.

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In 'Leopoldstadt,' Tom Stoppard shows that there's a difference between a Jew of culture and a cultural Jew

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 Oct 2022

Tom Stoppard's play "Leopoldstadt" explores themes of assimilation, Jewish identity, and cultural alienation through the story of a Jewish family in Vienna from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

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On Broadway, a Jewish actress takes on the role of a lifetime in Tom Stoppard's play of a lifetime

Mervyn Rothstein in Forward · 14 Sep 2022

Caissie Levy, a Jewish actress, stars in Tom Stoppard's new Broadway production of "Leopoldstadt," which explores complex themes of Jewish identity and assimilation through the story of a Jewish family in Vienna starting from 1899.

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Jared Moskowitz wants to succeed Ted Deutch in South Florida

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 28 Mar 2022

Jared Moskowitz, a Broward County Commissioner and former director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management, is seeking to succeed Ted Deutch in Congress for South Florida's 22nd District.

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How Jewish exiles from Vienna remade Hollywood in their image

Forward · 14 Dec 2021

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' recent symposium, "Vienna in Hollywood," highlights the profound influence European Jewish immigrants, particularly those from Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had on the burgeoning Hollywood film industry.

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How Jewish exiles from Vienna remade Hollywood in their image

Forward · 14 Dec 2021

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' recent symposium, "Vienna in Hollywood," highlights the profound influence European Jewish immigrants, particularly those from Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had on the burgeoning Hollywood film industry.

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Nazis stole thousands of pieces of art — but that was only the beginning of the story

Forward · 20 Aug 2021

The Jewish Museum's exhibit, "Afterlives: Recovering the Lost Stories of Looted Art," unveils the complex journey of cultural artifacts seized by the Nazis during WWII.

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A contrarian artist who took inspiration from a Hasidic rabbi and a Vietnamese general

Forward · 15 Jul 2021

Christian Boltanski was a trailblazing French artist whose work, deeply influenced by his Jewish heritage and dramatic family history, explored themes of memory, tragedy, and the human condition through conceptual art.

0 Music Culture

God Bless Irving Berlin!

Forward · 11 May 2021

Irving Berlin, born Israel Isidore Beilin, was a Russian Jewish immigrant who became one of America's most celebrated songwriters, known for hits like "White Christmas" and "God Bless America."

0 Literature Holocaust

Tom Stoppard’s early genius and late reckoning with Jewish identity

Forward · 31 Mar 2021

Esteemed British playwright Tom Stoppard discovered his Jewish heritage later in life, profoundly influencing his identity and work.

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The Battle for the Court of Sadiger

Pini Dunner in Tablet · 22 Dec 2020

The article delves into the complex and dramatic succession process within the Sadiger Hasidic dynasty following the death of Rabbi Yisroel Moishe Friedman.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

The Lie of Viktor Frankl

David Mikics in Tablet · 10 Sep 2020

The article critiques the legacy of Viktor Frankl, focusing on his controversial medical experiments on suicidal Jewish patients during the Holocaust and his philosophical approach to surviving suffering, which gained him fame.

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Screenwriter for Garbo, savior for exiles fleeing Hitler

Forward · 5 Feb 2020

Salka Viertel, a screenwriter best known for her collaboration with Greta Garbo, emerges as a pivotal figure in the Hollywood exile community during the Nazi regime.

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The Elusive Jewishness of “Eyes Wide Shut” — Stanley Kubrick’s Final Film

Forward · 5 Jun 2019

Stanley Kubrick's final film, "Eyes Wide Shut," adapted from Arthur Schnitzler's novella "Traumnovelle," is at the center of a fascinating discussion on Jewish identity and representation.

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Redemption in Catalonia and Bosnia: The Sarajevo Haggadah

David Stern in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Apr 2019

The Sarajevo Haggadah, a renowned medieval illustrated Hebrew manuscript, is a symbol of resilience and Jewish history that traces its mysterious journey from 14th-century Catalonia to Sarajevo.

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How The Holocaust Swept Away The Jews At The Heart Of European Soccer

Forward · 26 Jan 2018

The article by Dave Rich explores the overlooked history of Jewish contributions to European soccer, particularly through the story of Hakoah Vienna, a Jewish club that dominated Austrian soccer before being dismantled by the Nazis.

0 Communities History

The Ghost Architect of Vienna

Alan Grabinsky in Tablet · 9 Nov 2017

The article explores the life and work of Thomas Feiger, an architect dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Jewish buildings and history in Vienna.

0 Sports Communities

Who Was New York’s Best Ever Jewish Soccer Player?

Forward · 5 Oct 2017

New York's history in the soccer world owes much to Jewish players such as Erno Schwarz and Béla Guttmann, both of whom made significant contributions after emerging from Austria's Jewish team Hakoah Vienna.

0 Culture Leadership

Theo Bikel, Prophet of His People

Forward · 18 Sep 2015

Theo Bikel, a prolific actor and singer, epitomized the qualities of a modern Jewish prophet through his activist efforts for justice and morality.

0 Culture Music

Remembering My Friend, Theo Bikel

Forward · 22 Jul 2015

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Theodore Bikel, an iconic actor, activist, and Yiddishist who passed away at 91.

0 Television/Film History

For Author and PBS Host Simon Schama, 'Story of the Jews' Is Personal

Forward · 12 Mar 2014

Historian Simon Schama has created an intimate portrayal of Jewish history in his five-part documentary series, "The Story of the Jews," and its accompanying book.

0 Literature History

Dreaming of Arthur Schnitzler

Forward · 24 Dec 2012

Arthur Schnitzler, a Viennese Jewish doctor and playwright born 150 years ago, is recognized for his candid examination of erotic impulses and acute psychological insights.

0 Literature Culture

Never Too Old

Leslie Epstein in Tablet · 8 Feb 2012

In this whimsical and surreal tale by Leslie Epstein, centenarian Leib Goldkorn recounts an extraordinary night on his 104th birthday in his childhood home in the Czech Republic.

0 History Culture

Strange Tale of Hitler's Jewish Psychic

Forward · 8 Nov 2011

The remarkable life of Erik Jan Hanussen, born Hermann Steinschneider, is chronicled in Arthur Magida's book, exploring the Jewish psychic's rise to fame in prewar Germany and his association with Adolf Hitler.

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