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From ‘Star Wars’ to Madonna: 11 times shofars showed up outside shul

PJGrisar in Forward · 12 Sep 2023

The shofar, a hollow horn made from the head of a ram, goat, or antelope, is primarily used in religious rituals.

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Jewish Lives · 24 Feb 2023

Jerome Robbins, born Jerome Wilson Rabinowitz, was a renowned choreographer, dancer, and stage director.

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LEONARD BERNSTEIN

Jewish Lives · 29 Jun 2022

In this discussion, composer Allen Shawn explores the life and work of Leonard Bernstein, a prominent figure in 20th-century American music.

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The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto Ricans in the original musical.

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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 Music History

How Leonard Bernstein embraced his Jewishness — and changed the world

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 29 Oct 2021

Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name.