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0 Culture Gender/Identity

18 Questions: Jena Friedman

Arye Dworken in Tablet · 19 Nov

Jena Friedman has carved out a unique space in comedy with her sharp, self-deprecating humor and fearless exploration of uncomfortable themes.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Ascent of the Losers

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

Cindy Scarr's article delves into the horseshoe theory of politics, highlighting how both extreme Left and extreme Right in contemporary society demonstrate hostility towards Israel and Jews, alongside sharing certain sociological traits.

0 Culture Jewish Law

A 91-year-old Jewish comedian walked into a pub — and out with my heart

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 3 Oct

At 91, Dyan Forest, formerly Diana Schulman, captivates audiences with her unique blend of humor and music.

0 Television/Film Culture

London transfer and national tour for Fiddler on the Roof

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Jan

The Regents Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed 2023 production of "Fiddler on the Roof" will transfer to London's Barbican Theatre for an eight-week run, before embarking on a UK and Ireland tour—its first in over 12 years.

0 Culture Politics

The playwright who puts his Jewishness centre stage

Jewish Chronicle · 16 Jan

Nick Cassenbaum's play "Revenge: After the Lavoyah" tackles the complexities of Jewish identity and political tensions within the British Jewish community.

0 Sports History

Statistician Stan inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Nov 2024

Stan Greenberg, a distinguished Jewish athletics statistician, was recently inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame, joining other notable Jewish figures such as Harold Abrahams and Ludwig Gutman.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Opinion | Alex Edelman crashed a white supremacist meeting. It left him grappling with his own Jewish identity

Nora Berman in Forward · 6 Dec 2021

Comedian Alex Edelman explores his Jewish identity through his solo show "Just For Us," inspired by his mixed feelings about attending a white supremacist meeting.