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What Stephen Sondheim knew about Donald Trump's would-be assassin — and the American culture that produced him

Talya Zax in Forward · 16 Jul

The article discusses the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump by a 20-year-old man and draws parallels between this event and the themes in Stephen Sondheim's musical "Assassins."

0 Art Music

'I haven't really accepted he's dead' — scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale

Talya Zax in Forward · 17 Jun

The article captures scenes from the Stephen Sondheim estate sale, where attendees interact with and bid on items from the legendary composer's collection.

0 Music Politics

Mandy Patinkin Uses these Jewish Legends’ Songs to Meet this Moment

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Jan

Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently released two songs, "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" and "Children Will Listen," as a social commentary on current events.

0 Television/Film Culture

A few of the Forward’s favorite things from 2023

Forward Staff in Forward · 29 Dec 2023

The Forward staff compiled a list of their favorite cultural experiences in 2023.

0 Torah Culture

49 Days: Week 2, Gevurah

Unorthodox · 1 May 2022

In this episode of "49 Days to Stretch My Soul," Kylie Unell explores the concept of Gevurah, or discipline and restraint, during the second week of counting the Omer.

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Whose West Side Story?

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 3 Feb 2022

The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto Ricans in the original musical.

0 Art Television/Film

More than 60 years later, ‘West Side Story’ still matters — here’s why

Forward · 14 Dec 2021

"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later.

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The original ‘West Side Story’ was Jewish — would it have been a better musical?

Forward · 13 Dec 2021

The original concept for "West Side Story" involved a Jewish gang and a theme of religious intolerance, particularly around antisemitism.

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Stephen Sondheim on West Side Jews, Israel, and Cole Porter

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 30 Nov 2021

In an interview with Abigail Pogrebin, composer Stephen Sondheim discusses his Jewish identity and upbringing.

0 Politics

Omicronic Condition

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Nov 2021

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the perceived overreaction to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, questioning its extent.

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Stephen Sondheim wrote the soundtrack to all our lives

Forward · 27 Nov 2021

The author reflects on how Stephen Sondheim's music has played a significant role in his life.