Shakespeare

A new ‘Merchant of Venice’ production challenges anti-Jewish tropes by doubling down on them

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 20 Nov

A new production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City reinterprets the play's antisemitic tropes through humor and irony.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

In this ‘Merchant of Venice,’ tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight

PJ Grisar in Forward · 12 Nov

The latest production of "The Merchant of Venice" by Igor Golyak transforms William Shakespeare's contentious play into a debate on cultural perception and prejudice.

0 Literature History

By Any Other Name review: ‘Shakespeare’s Marrano sister’

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Oct

Jodi Picoult's latest novel, "By Any Other Name," presents a provocative twist on literary history by suggesting Emilia Bassano, a Marrano Jew and the first Englishwoman to publish poetry, as a potential author behind Shakespeare's works.

0 Music

Kiss Me, Kate review: this kissing lark is all in the line of duty

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Jun

Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar star in the revival of Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate" at the Barbican.

0 Literature Philosophy

Do opportunities knock twice in life? Two men who might just know

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Jun

"Second Chances: Shakespeare & Freud" by Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Phillips delves into the theme of second chances in life through the lens of literature and psychoanalysis.

0 Antisemitism

Theatre review: Romeo and Juliet, ‘A muscular and modern take on Shakespeare.’

Jewish Chronicle · 29 May

Director Jamie Lloyd brings a modern and physically powerful interpretation to Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at the Duke of Yorks Theatre.

0 Art Literature

Dance review: The Winter’s Tale: ‘A modern masterpiece’

Jewish Chronicle · 8 May

Christopher Wheeldon's modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" returns to the Royal Opera House a decade after its debut, offering a fresh take on this less familiar play through enchanting choreography.

0 History Antisemitism

Shylock at the Barricades

Abigail Green in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

Tracy-Ann Oberman's production of "The Merchant of Venice 1936" brings a modern twist to Shakespeare's play, focusing on Shylock as a female character dealing with discrimination amid rising British fascism in the 1930s.

0 Literature Israel

Shylock at the U.N.

Marco Roth in Tablet · 24 Jan

The author describes reading "The Merchant of Venice" as a response to feeling a vague pressure to say something about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Excerpt from <em>Manhattan</em> - "Who cared about the rest of the world? I had reading for all time."

Hélène Cixous in Jewish Currents · 28 Sep 2023

The protagonist of the excerpt, a lover of literature, reflects on their devotion to books and their avoidance of anything that is not literature since the death of their father.

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How a Jewish scholar became the Shakespeare whisperer helping to make 'Hamlet' relevant to our times

ALanger in Forward · 7 Jun 2023

James Shapiro, a Jewish scholar and Shakespeare expert, is currently consulting on the Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet.

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A Coen Brother’s Brilliant Macbeth

David Mikics in Tablet · 13 Dec 2021

Joel Coen's adaptation of Macbeth is described as a departure from the Coen brothers' previous films, exhibiting a serious and dark tone.

0 Television/Film Literature

A tale told by a Coen brother — full of sound and fury, signifying what all the other movies have signified

Forward · 4 Oct 2021

Joel Coen's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," titled "The Tragedy of Macbeth," marks a significant departure from his usual collaboration with his brother Ethan.

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Wherefore Art Thou, Moses?

Shaina Trapedo in Lehrhaus · 13 Apr 2020

Amid the COVID-19 disruptions, the relevance of Shakespeare's works during times of crisis has been noted, with themes of pestilence and productivity resonating.

0 Literature History

Shylock: An Unlikely Jew Named Jacob

Victor M. Erlich in Lehrhaus · 16 May 2019

Shakespeare's character Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice" has sparked scholarly debate about his identity and symbolism.

0 Education Politics

Get to Know Gaza Before the Next War

Tel Aviv Review · 12 Feb 2018

Veteran journalist Donald Macintyre's book "Gaza: Preparing for Dawn" sheds light on Gaza beyond its humanitarian crisis, showcasing its resilient residents who maintain their pride despite adversity.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Upon Such Sacrifices: King Lear and the Binding of Isaac

Noah Millman in Jewish Review of Books · 18 Sep 2017

The article discusses the parallels between Shakespeare's play "King Lear" and the biblical story of the binding of Isaac.

0 Culture Literature

It's a Bard, It's a Plane Ep. 36

Unorthodox · 7 Apr 2016

This episode of Unorthodox explores diverse cultural intersections, featuring discussions with writer Jillian Keenan on Shakespeare and kink, and Jeff Yang on raising a son in the entertainment industry.

0 Literature Politics

Politics and Poetry

Stephen Marche in Tablet · 26 May 2011

Stephen Marche explores the multifaceted political influence of William Shakespeare's works, which have historically served diverse ideological positions.

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