Tag: Jewishness

The exhibition "Kafka: Making of an Icon" at the Bodleian Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death by showcasing his literary notebooks, manuscripts, and personal items, including his fascination with Jewishness, Zionism, and Yiddish theater.
Carol Kane brings her Jewish heritage to the forefront in the show "Dinner With the Parents," based on the British sitcom "Friday Night Dinner."
Saul Bellow, a celebrated late-20th-century American writer, is being overlooked in universities due to views of being out-of-date and conservative.
The article discusses the complex relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness, focusing on the identity of chareidi Jews living in Israel.
Elizabeth McCracken, the recent winner of the Wingate Prize, discusses her novel "The Hero of This Book" and its exploration of her Jewish mother's identity.
In the article, Zev Mishell discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and criticizes liberal Zionist leaders for justifying the violence and destruction there.
Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," won the Best Foreign Film Oscar at the recent Academy Awards ceremony.
Jonathan Glazer did not refute his Jewishness at the Oscars but actually criticized the occupation and the misuse of Jewish identity and the Holocaust to justify conflicts.
Eli Lake discusses the identity struggle of writer-director Jonathan Glazer, who recently rejected his Jewish identity on a podcast, raising questions about progressive Jewry prioritizing politics over Jewish heritage.
Jacob Rothschild was a unique figure known for embodying a spirit of universalism, generosity, and intellectual curiosity while deftly navigating his roles as an heir to the Rothschild family, a philanthropist, and a leader within the British Jewish community.
In this bonus episode, the hosts of the podcast discuss various topics based on questions submitted by listeners.
The author, who identifies as both African American and Jewish American, expresses their struggle in the face of recent events related to Israel and Palestine.
In this interview, Hélène Cixous, a writer, discusses the fluidity of identities and the importance of writing as a woman.
In this discussion of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," the focus is primarily on J. Robert Oppenheimer's Jewishness and its influence on his political and intellectual milieu.
The Disney+ documentary about Stan Lee fails to address the Jewishness of the legendary comic book creator.
In recent years, Israel's Haredi community has shifted from the political margins to a position of significant power and influence, sparking debates about its impact on mainstream Israeli society.
In Peter Cole's book "Draw Me After," the poet explores the meaning of Jewishness in relation to art, specifically drawing.
During a visit to Poland, second gentleman Doug Emhoff reflects on his Jewish identity and the importance of addressing antisemitism.
Orson Welles' film "The Trial," based on Franz Kafka's novel, follows Josef K., played by Anthony Perkins, as he navigates a surreal world of arrest and confusion without knowing his crime.
This article discusses Dave Chappelle's controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live, in which he made jokes about recent antisemitic remarks made by Kanye West and Kyrie Irving.
James Joyce's novel Ulysses compresses a single day in Dublin into over a quarter of a million words, following the adventures of Leopold Bloom, a middle-aged, forgetful, Jewish advertising salesman.
Steven Spielberg's influence on popular culture is undeniable, and in his collaboration with Tony Kushner, they explore the intersection of entertainment and edification in American Jewish culture.
In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain examine the observance of Rosh Hashanah in Israel and its implications for Jewish identity and the relationship between Jewishness and Israeliness.
"The Rehearsal" is a new HBO show by comedian Nathan Fielder that explores the complexities of reality television and the nature of performance.
In "Hardware, Software, or Love?", Menachem Kellner explores the concept of chosenness in Judaism and the relationship between truth claims of Judaism and other religions.