Tag: Jewish Themes

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequent recovery process.
The post discusses a list of 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ kids books recommended for reading during Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in literature.
Paul Auster, a prominent Jewish-American writer who passed away in April, was known for his literary exploration of the instability of life through works like The New York Trilogy, The Brooklyn Follies, and Winter Journal.
The May/June 2024 edition of Hadassah Magazine features a guide to Jewish literature.
Jerome Rothenberg, a renowned poet who hailed from the Bronx and delved into the poetry and traditions of non-Western cultures, passed away at 92 in California.
Artist Frank Stella, known for his Jewish-themed works despite being raised Catholic, has recently showcased his series inspired by the Passover song "Had Gadya" at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Kveller's Passover Parody Contest is back after the success of the inaugural event last year, where readers submitted over 100 song parodies with a Passover twist, resulting in a Taylor Swift parody being crowned the winner.
Angela Kiverstein recommends several engaging books for young readers.
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges.
Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections.
The 2024 Golden Globe nominees include several Jewish-themed films and TV series.
In the upcoming Alberta election, Premier Danielle Smith of the United Conservative Party faces challenges by former premier Rachel Notley, with the outcome uncertain due to controversies surrounding Smith.
In a YouTube panel discussion titled "Mandalorthodox: Jewish History and Modern Practice in The Mandalorian," the Jewish subtext in the popular Star Wars series was explored.
"The Simpsons," a long-running animated TV show, has featured various Jewish-themed episodes that resonate with Jewish viewers.
A new exhibit at the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York commemorates the tumultuous year of 1968 with 366 black and white photographs, each representing a different day of the year.
Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "Two Worlds Exist," delves into the challenges of everyday life through the lens of being a Lubavitch Hasid, family man, and poet in suburban New Jersey.
Soviet Jewish animators played a significant role in expressing Jewish themes through animation, unlike their American counterparts.
Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, likely came from a converso family, sparking discussions about Jewish themes in his work.
Joann Sfar, a prominent French comic book creator, delves into Jewish themes in his works, notably exploring the challenges of anti-Semitism and Jewish identity in Europe.
The article explores the Jewish background and themes in the classic Rankin and Bass animated Christmas specials like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "The Little Drummer Boy."