David Serero’s “Marriage...

Jul 24, 2019 by

David Serero is a whirlwind, a force of nature whose good humor, generosity of spirit, Jewish sensibility, and inborn affinity for theatrical presentations combine to make all of his productions delightful recreations infused with new insights and charm. He should be declared a national Jewish treasure.

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“A Faithful Man” Showcases the...

Jul 24, 2019 by

Louis Garrel’s “A Faithful Man” is a film with heart, showcasing the value of trust which transcends time.

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No, Natalie Portman, Illegal I...

Jul 22, 2019 by

Actress Natalie Portman, believes herself competent to compare Anne’s experience during the Holocaust to that of an undocumented migrant hiding in the US fearing deportation. The analogy is specious.

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Proclaim Liberty Throughout th...

Jul 17, 2019 by

Meir Y. Soloveichik, Matthew Holbreich, Jonathan Silver, and Stuart W. Halpern, the editors of Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land: The Hebrew Bible in the United States: A Sourcebook (The Toby Press), recognize that a proper understanding of the United States—its culture, institutions, and concepts of freedom, liberty, and balance of powers—demands an examination of the Hebrew Bible, the source book that influenced the leaders who helped shape American life.

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Ess Gezint–Food You Want...

Jul 10, 2019 by

The Food You Want for the Life You Crave – beautiful assortment of super-healthy recipes

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“The Unwanted”: Jews Trapped i...

Jul 1, 2019 by

The story of the Jews of Kippenheim, an obscure village of 1,800 residents, located in the Baden region of southwest Germany.

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Placing the Birth of Israel in...

Jul 1, 2019 by

Monty Noam Penkower provides an in-depth analysis of the conditions surrounding the establishment of the state of Israel.

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Baritone, Actor, Producer, Ada...

Jun 2, 2019 by

French-born Jewish baritone, actor, producer, and philanthropist David Serero has a knack for finding the Jewish angle in classic works for the theater.

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“Sophie Tucker in Person” Is a...

May 30, 2019 by

A good way to get to know Tucker and her music

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Dan Rabinowitz, “The Los...

May 24, 2019 by

Vilna’s Strashun Library changed the nature of what a public library’s function could be

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Using Stress to Propel Yoursel...

May 23, 2019 by

Stress is a universal constant. By understanding the stressors, people can learn to refocus their energy and gain a handle on anxiety. I find that writing allows me to deal with issues intellectually, walking and talking allow my thoughts to flow, and davening provides clarity.

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Ridgewood Gilbert & Sulli...

May 3, 2019 by

The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is proud to lead off its 82nd season with “H.M.S. Pinafore,” one of the most popular collaborations of the Victorian-era British theatrical partnership of the dramatist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan.

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When Worlds Collide: Parnasah ...

Apr 3, 2019 by

We all want to support ourselves financially over a long life. Unfortunately, securing fulfilling work becomes increasingly difficult with age. 

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Book Review: Historical Atlas ...

Mar 29, 2019 by

A cartographic reference work on Hasidism, the movement that developed in 18th century Europe to become one of the largest and most important factions in Judaism.

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