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Fiddler on the Roof review: a fresh revival that’s true to tradition

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Aug

The review discusses Jordan Fein's revival of "Fiddler on the Roof" at Regents Park Open Air Theatre, emphasizing its faithfulness to tradition and relevance in today's world.

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New York klezmer legend Frank London is gearing up to fight for his life. But first, one more show.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 24 May

Renowned New York klezmer musician Frank London faced a critical health battle with cancer, requiring immediate treatment, forcing him to postpone concerts and a festival.

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Arts agenda: From ‘Pickle’ to klezmer, get ready for showtime

Katie Grant in Jewish Chronicle · 19 Mar

Spring welcomes a new wave of Jewish cultural events, from Deli Segal's humorous one-woman show "Pickle" at Soho Theatre, KlezNorth AllStars Concert featuring klezmer music talents, to David Labis' exploration of fatherhood and trauma in "Pieces of a Man" at JW3.

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Jewish Life Stories: The eternally fashionable Iris Apfel, and the son of a klezmer great

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 6 Mar

Iris Apfel, a Jewish fashion icon who passed away at 102, had a long and successful career in textile design, becoming famous for her unique style and signature oversized glasses.

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A Yiddish rock supergroup will reunite for one Manhattan show on Dec. 25

Lisa Keys in JTA · 21 Dec 2023

Influential Yiddish rock band Yiddish Princess is reuniting for a one-night-only show in Manhattan on December 25th.

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At the vice president’s house, a hot and muggy celebration of Jewish pride

Nora Berman in Forward · 13 Sep 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff hosted a pre-Rosh Hashanah reception at their Washington, D.C. residence, which celebrated Jewish pride.

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Blending Yiddish calligraphy with watercolor, drawing and collage

RSchaechter in Forward · 24 Jul 2023

Karolina Kaeov, an artist based in Prague, creates vibrant Yiddish calligraphy that combines hand-inked words and phrases with drawing, watercolor, and collage.

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The Summer of Yiddish Songs

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 8 Jun 2023

This article discusses various contemporary developments in Yiddish music.

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Shouting for Peace

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 2 Dec 2022

The author has been selected to receive the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish award for 2022.

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Looking for the Heart of Jewish Krakow

Joe Baur in Tablet · 20 Jul 2022

The 31st Jewish Culture Festival took place in Krakow's historic Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz.

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The Kids are Alright: Ep. 124

Unorthodox · 15 Feb 2018

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Olympic athletes with Jewish connections, including the story of German-Jewish high jumper Margaret Bergmann Lambert and the klezmer band Golem.

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From Radiohead to Klezmer

Samantha Shokin in Tablet · 16 Oct 2017

The author describes her journey from being a fan of alternative rock like Radiohead to embracing and performing Yiddish folk tunes and klezmer music, reconnecting with her Jewish and Russian heritage.

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The "Labor’s Loser?!?" Edition

Promised Podcast · 28 May 2015

In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah address three significant topics, including the impact of social media outrage on a government official, the legacy of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and the scrutiny faced by Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog following the airing of the documentary "Herzog."

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The “Jumpin’ Hegemony” Edition

Promised Podcast · 11 Feb 2015

The discussion in "The Jumpin Hegemony Edition" covers several topics: (1) the reasons why Mizrahim tend to avoid affiliating with the political Left due to experiences of oppression, (2) the trend of tourists specifically seeking out sites of conflict and oppression rather than cultural or historic landmarks, questioning whether this is positive or negative, and (3) the Ministry of Education funding a national initiative called 929, which involves reading the Bible collectively and its value as a significant investment.

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Anander Mol, Anander Veig

Marc Weidenbaum in Tablet · 29 Nov 2010

"Anander Mol, Anander Veig" is a project where electronic musicians, known as remixers, were invited to remix various Jewish holiday songs and klezmer classics.

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