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0 Music Culture

Could this be the most Jewish musical that never admits its own Jewishness?

Allan Neuwirth in Forward · 30 Jan

Lionel Bart's musical "Oliver!", often considered quintessentially Victorian, is imbued with elements reflecting its Jewish origins, despite not overtly acknowledging this heritage.

0 Literature Antisemitism

Review: ‘Fagin the Thief’

Bryan Schwartzman in Hadassah · 6 Jun 2025

Allison Epstein's novel, "Fagin the Thief," offers a reimagining of the antisemitic character Fagin from Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist," recasting him as Jacob, a boy nurtured by his mother in the Jewish ghettos of 1790s London.

0 Literature Antisemitism

In an 'Oliver Twist' prequel, Fagin gets a first name — and the spotlight

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 5 Mar 2025

Allison Epstein's novel, "Fagin the Thief," offers a fresh perspective on the notorious Jewish character from Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist" by exploring his background and complexities.

0 Culture Antisemitism

‘Why I’m playing Fagin in a yarmulke’

Jewish Chronicle · 5 Dec 2024

Simon Lipkin, an accomplished musical theatre actor, is set to fulfill his childhood dream of playing Fagin in "Oliver!" at the Gielgud Theatre.

0 Literature Culture

Why Jews loved Charles Dickens — and even Fagin

Forward · 9 Jun 2020

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Charles Dickens was an influential figure within Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, despite his controversial portrayal of the Jewish character Fagin in "Oliver Twist."

0 Literature History

The 13 Worst Jewish Fathers in Literature, From Abraham to Mr. Portnoy

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 12 Jun 2014

The article outlines the portrayal of Jewish fathers in literature, highlighting 13 problematic examples spanning biblical figures like Abraham and Jacob to modern creations like Mr. Portnoy in Philip Roth's "Portnoy's Complaint."