Sholem Aleichem

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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.

0 Literature Culture

Tevye’s Forgotten Daughter

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 15 Dec 2023

This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze.

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Video: Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four"

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 19 Nov 2023

The video discusses Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four."

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Jewish Writing During Wartime

Edward Serotta in Tablet · 1 Nov 2023

This article discusses the experiences of Jewish writers during wartime, focusing on two figures: Sholem Aleichem, a famous Yiddish writer from the late 19th and early 20th century, and Katja Petrowskaja, a contemporary writer.

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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ lyricist Sheldon Harnick dies at 99

PJGrisar in Forward · 23 Jun 2023

Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of the popular musical Fiddler on the Roof, has passed away at the age of 99.

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Fine Feathered Friends

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 10 Mar 2023

The article discusses the significance of chickens in Jewish life.

0 Literature History

Children of the Heart

Sources · 28 Apr 2022

In "Children of the Heart," the exploration centers on how the renowned Israeli author, David Grossman, draws from literary predecessors, such as Hayim Nachman Bialik, Sholem Aleichem, and Bruno Schulz, to address historical trauma through a unique melding of imaginative empathy and moral insight.

0 Literature History

Was Elia R. Karmona the Sholem Aleichem of Ladino?

Matt Alexander Hanson in Tablet · 31 Mar 2021

Elia R. Karmona, a prominent figure in Ladino literature, is being compared to Sholem Aleichem in the context of Yiddish literary culture.

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Moshkeleh the Thief

Sholem Aleichem in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2021

The article discusses a short novel by Sholem Aleichem called Moshkeleh Ganev, which was largely forgotten despite being published in 1903 and serialized in a Warsaw Yiddish daily.

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Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s zeyde was noted Yiddish writer

Forward · 24 Nov 2020

Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of State, has a notable Yiddish writer in his lineage.

0 Culture Literature

Mazel tov: First edition of Yiddish ‘Harry Potter’ sells out in less than 48 hours

Forward · 11 Feb 2020

The first edition of the Yiddish translation of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," translated by Arun Viswanath, sold out its entire print run of 1,000 copies within 48 hours.

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Not So Innocent Abroad

Diane Cole in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

The exhibit "Mark Twain and the Holy Land" at the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain's travelogue "The Innocents Abroad."

0 Literature History

On a Story by Delmore Schwartz

Ruth R. Wisse in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intellectual movement.

0 Language Literature

Learning Yiddish After 60

David J. Fried in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home.

0 Literature Education

Disgruntled Ode

Jake Marmer in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

The author of the text reflects on their early years in a Soviet Jewish household, disconnected from their Jewish heritage, but finding solace in Jewish literature which offered a connection to their roots.

0 Literature History

The Yiddish Madame Bovary’s Abortion

Dara Horn in Tablet · 8 Oct 2018

Dovid Bergelson, a prominent Yiddish novelist loyal to the Soviet government, was executed by Stalin in 1952.

0 History Art

Tiny Torahs

Jenna Weissman Joselit in Tablet · 28 Sep 2018

Simchat Torah flags, once a popular Jewish tradition in Eastern Europe, have evolved into miniaturized Torah scrolls that children now carry proudly during Simchat Torah celebrations.

0 Language

If I Were a Fiddler: Ep. 145

Unorthodox · 2 Aug 2018

In episode 145 of "If I Were a Fiddler," the focus is on the Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof, titled Fidler afn Dakh.

0 Literature Language

Why Yiddish is Funny

Dara Horn in Tablet · 16 Oct 2017

Yiddish literature, often associated with humor, primarily features a dark, anti-redemptive comedy where characters face doom and suffering, contrary to the Western-Christian storyline of grace and love.

0 Philosophy Literature

From Moses to Moses to Sholem Aleichem

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2016

Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Disraeli, Judah Halevi, and Maimonides who grappled with central themes of God, Torah, the Land of Israel, and the Jewish people.

0 History Literature

Playing the Fool

Dara Horn in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Jun 2015

The article discusses the Soviet-Jewish experience through the lens of artists and intellectuals who faced betrayal and persecution under Stalin's regime.

0 Literature Culture

Death of a Yiddish Giant

Eddy Portnoy in Tablet · 2 Apr 2015

This article discusses the significance of I.L. Peretz, a prominent figure in modern Jewish literature who passed away 100 years ago.

0 Literature History

The Socialist

Ruth R. Wisse in Tablet · 8 Mar 2011

The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects.

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