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Tag: Gary Shteyngart

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 30 Sep

Gary Shteyngart's short film, "The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong," explores his traumatic childhood experience of a botched circumcision performed as a seven-year-old Russian immigrant in Queens.

0 Literature Politics

Is Gary Shteyngart's latest dystopia any less frightening than the one we're currently living in?

Dan Friedman in Forward · 8 Jul

Gary Shteyngart's newest novel, "Vera, or Faith," diverges from his earlier works by exploring a dystopian world through the eyes of a 10-year-old girl in New York City.

0 Literature Culture

Gary Shteyngart on working in bed, writing from life and funding his pistachio addiction

Forward · 9 Feb 2022

Gary Shteyngart's latest novel, 'Our Country Friends,' serves as a humorous yet critical examination of a group of New York immigrants escaping to a Hudson Valley retreat during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Jewish Law Culture

Circumspect About Circumcision

Bonjour Chai · 11 Nov 2021

This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the contentious issue of Jewish circumcision, featuring insights from Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon of the organization Bruchim, which advocates for inclusivity for Jews who choose not to circumcise.

0 Culture Literature

Mish-Mosh Mash-up: Ep. 157

Unorthodox · 8 Nov 2018

In this episode, the Unorthodox team offers a lively mish-mosh of content, including a Cleveland live show recap, an interview with author Gary Shteyngart about his novel 'Lake Success,' and a conversation with comedian Kevin Allison.

0 Culture Communities

Mish-Mosh Mash-up: Ep. 157

Unorthodox · 8 Nov 2018

In episode 157 of Unorthodox, the hosts visit Cleveland and speak with Jewish author Gary Shteyngart about his new novel "Lake Success" and his connection to Squirrel Hill after the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

0 Literature Politics

Gary Shteyngart Takes On The Trump Era (Again)

Forward · 9 Sep 2018

Gary Shteyngart's novel "Lake Success" delves into the Trump era by exploring American wealth, political disconnection, and personal crises through its protagonist, Barry Cohen, a wealthy hedge fund manager.

0 Literature Television/Film

Celebrating Judy Blumesday

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 9 Feb 2018

Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebrities.