Tag: Yiddish Theater

"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, relationships, and influences.
Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so.
The new streaming series "Kafka," available on ChaiFlicks, delves into the life of Jewish Bohemian author Franz Kafka, exploring his relationships, struggles, and Jewish identity.
The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka.
"Three Yiddish Plays by Women: Female Jewish Perspectives, 1880-1920," curated by historian Alyssa Quint, introduces three plays highlighting themes of reproductive autonomy, sex work, and the concept of the chained woman in the Yiddish theater.
In the summer of 1939 at Camp Tamiment, a predominantly Jewish resort, a Yiddish parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Mikado' was staged, featuring notable performers like Danny Kaye and Jerome Robbins.
The April cover of The Atlantic features Yiddish slogans alongside English text, recalling the heyday of American Yiddish theater, to discuss Franklin Foer's article on the challenges facing American Jews.
The New Yiddish Rep is set to produce the first original, full-length American Yiddish drama in seven decades called "The Gospel According to Chaim."
The 1911 Yiddish operetta "Shir Hashirim: The Song of Love" was a popular musical comedy that revolved around the love triangles of an aging composer, his adult children, and their friends.
On July 11, a Yiddish star-studded cast will perform a show called Presents from Romania, celebrating the birth and journey of Yiddish theater.
The author, who has a background in comedy writing, shares her support for the recent Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
The diaries of Franz Kafka, translated by Ross Benjamin, provide insight into Kafka's life and writing process.
The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his critical observations on fellow Jews.
The recent decision by school authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, to cancel a high school production of Paula Vogel's play "Indecent" is ironic.
In episode 326 of Unorthodox, host Mark Oppenheimer interviews singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb and jazz singer Yisroel Leshes.
The article discusses the role of spiritualism within Jewish communities in different contexts.
Musician and music archivist Hank Sapoznik has raised money through private donations to provide a gravestone for African-American cantor Thomas LaRue Jones, who was a prominent figure among early 20th century African-American cantors.
This article explores the presence and absence of LGBTQ stories in the archives of the Jewish newspaper, The Forward.
The modern Yiddish theater had an accidental rise in the late 19th century, starting in Odessa.
The article discusses a Yiddish play called Mississippi, which was based on the real-life case of the Scottsboro Boys, nine African Americans falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931.
Shane Baker, a theater director and creator, shares his journey into Yiddish theater and his mission to revitalize this historic artistic tradition in the city.
Shane Baker, a theater director, shares his unique journey into Yiddish theater and his mission to rejuvenate this historic artistic form in the city.
Paul Newman's previously unknown film, based on Anton Chekhov's play "On the Harmfulness of Tobacco," which he directed and starred lesser-known actor Michael Strong, has resurfaced after over 50 years.
"Indecent" is a play by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman that revisits the scandalous history of Sholem Asch's 1907 play "God of Vengeance".
Leonard Nimoy, known for playing Mr. Spock in Star Trek, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the impact of anti-Semitism he faced growing up in Boston.