The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Rabbi Shalom Landau has found a large new audience online, some of which isn’t Jewish. He sticks to ancient wisdom and hopes for the best.
Category: Jews and Judaism
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‘Giant’ Revisits Roald Dahl’s Antisemitic Comments: What to Know
The New York Times – Film:
Mark Rosenblatt’s Broadway play, starring John Lithgow as the British children’s book author, draws from Dahl’s comments over the years.
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Mayor Mamdani Attended a Hip Seder. Some Guests Weren’t Thrilled.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The mayor spoke at Michael Dorf’s annual Passover celebration, taking hecklers and a comic’s last-minute cancellation in stride.
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Trump’s Planning for America’s 250th Emphasizes Religion’s Role in the Nation’s Founding
The New York Times – Film:
A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.
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5 Takeaways From the HBO Documentary ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
The New York Times – Film:
Judd Apatow, who co-directed, offered insights into the making of the two-part film, a loving portrait of a comedy giant who’s still sharp as ever.
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What ‘Marty Supreme’ Says About Being Jewish in America
The New York Times – Film:
The film’s unapologetic depiction of the experience in all of its complications rejects the idea that such characters have to suffer.
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Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam
The New York Times – Music:
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
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The Three Times I Married My Wife
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Saying wedding vows is one thing. Living up to them is quite another.
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From Gaza to New York’s Mayoral Race, Jewish Identity Splits Over Israel’s Future
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After two years of war, political shifts and deep family divisions, new institutions are emerging.