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Reading for Pleasure
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· 27 May
Giuliano da Empoli's latest work, "The Hour of the Predator," offers insights into the intertwined world of politics and technology as seen through his European perspective.
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Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
Jacob Gurvis
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· 13 Feb
Adam AJ Edelman, captain of Israel's bobsled team and the first Orthodox Jewish athlete in the Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the 2026 Milan Games.
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Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
Hilary Danailova
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Hadassah
· 6 Jan
Milan, Italy, a city known for its architectural grandeur and rich cultural history, is also home to a vibrant Jewish community with a presence dating back to Roman times.
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Gael Garcia Bernal, Ilana Glazer, Ayo Edebiri among Hollywood A-listers pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions
Andrew Lapin
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Forward
· 8 Sep 2025
In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and in a stated protest against perceived genocide and apartheid practices by Israel, a group of prominent actors, directors, and writers have pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions.
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Gael Garcia Bernal, Ayo Edebiri among 1,200 Hollywood stars pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions
Andrew Lapin
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· 8 Sep 2025
A significant number of Hollywood figures, including actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Ayo Edebiri, have signed a pledge refusing to engage with certain Israeli film institutions accused of being complicit in apartheid and genocide against Palestinians.
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Passover Memories in a Bite of Orange Cake
Pauline Steinhorn
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· 8 Apr 2025
Pauline Steinhorn recounts her nostalgic journey during a trip to Italy, where a piece of Sephardi orange cake at Ristorante Quinoa in Florence vividly revives childhood memories of her Polish Aunt Bela's Passover treat.
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From Tel Aviv to the Venice Biennale and back: How an Israeli artist took a stand on Gaza
Haaretz Weekly
· 16 Mar 2025
Israeli artist Ruth Patir discusses her video installation "(M)otherland," initially intended for the Venice Biennale but kept behind closed doors due to ongoing conflicts involving Israel.
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Was Casanova an antisemite, a believer in Kabbalah — or both?
Benjamin Ivry
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· 15 Jan 2025
Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices.
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Your Jewish friends have a secret group chat.
Karol Markowicz
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Future of Jewish
· 18 Dec 2024
In recent times, many Jews have found solace and community in secret group chats that are active discussions spaces away from their non-Jewish friends.
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He filmed the Great American Novel — then this great Jewish filmmaker set his sights on the world's greatest restaurant
Laurie Gwen Shapiro
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· 22 Nov 2023
Frederick Wiseman, at 93, continues to break new ground with his documentary filmmaking, this time by exploring the culinary world through a project focusing on the legendary Troisgros restaurant in France.
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Does Roman Polanski’s New Film Make The Dreyfus Affair About Him?
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· 6 Sep 2019
Roman Polanski's new film, "An Officer and a Spy," about the infamous Dreyfus Affair, faces scrutiny due to the director's controversial history and previous convictions.
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Frederick Wiseman Is Here
Sean Cooper
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· 13 Sep 2017
Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, is renowned for his in-depth explorations of American institutions, capturing the subtleties of power dynamics without commentary or narrative intrusion.
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Bollywood Director Mira Nair Joins Culture Boycott of Israel
Forward
· 21 Jul 2013
Mira Nair, an acclaimed Indian film director, has declined an invitation to be the guest of honor at the Haifa Film Festival, joining other artists in boycotting Israel over its policies towards Palestinians.
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Darren Aronofsky Builds Noah's Ark
Forward
· 17 Oct 2012
Notable filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has constructed a large-scale recreation of Noah's Ark for his upcoming epic titled "Noah," set for release in 2014.
