The New York Times – Music:
The rapper praised Hitler and took back an apology he made in 2023 for his past antisemitic remarks.
Category: Anti-Semitism
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Jerry Seinfeld Can No Longer Be About Nothing
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian, long beloved for his apolitical riffs, has been wrestling with what it means to be Jewish amid the Israel-Hamas war. Not everyone is pleased.
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Ye Praised Hitler and Spoke of ‘Going for the Gays,’ Lawsuit Claims
The New York Times – Music:
A former employee sued the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, claiming a hostile work environment at Yeezy, his fashion brand, and Donda Academy, his private school.
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Criticism of Israel at Berlin Film Festival Stirs Antisemitism Debate
The New York Times – Film:
The backlash to some winners’ speeches at the festival shows how polarized and fraught Germany’s culture scene has become.
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‘Vultures 1’: Where the New Ye Meets the Old Kanye
The New York Times – Music:
“Vultures 1,” the rapper’s album with Ty Dolla Sign, arrived on the 20th anniversary of his debut, “The College Dropout.”
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Kanye West’s ‘Vultures 1’ Debuts in New York
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been mired in controversy after making a string of antisemitic remarks. Thousands showed up to hear “Vultures 1” on Friday night.
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Kanye West Apologizes for Antisemitic Comments With Post in Hebrew
The New York Times – Music:
“I deeply regret any pain I may have caused,” wrote the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who is releasing an album next month.
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Jewish Theatermakers Are in Good Company
The New York Times – T Magazine:
So many of America’s great plays and musicals have been created and performed by Jews. T’s Holiday issue explores why — and gathers dozens of Jewish actors, writers and directors.
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Amid Antisemitism, Wearing the Star of David Is an Embrace of Heritage
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Wearing Star of David necklaces and other Judaica has become a way for some Jewish people to declare their heritage amid a rise in antisemitism.