Audiences loved ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in Yiddish, but Yiddish itself still gets no love
By ROKHL KAFRISSEN NEW YORK (JTA) — Fidler afn Dakh, the Yiddish adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, closed on...
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Minnesota: No Hate. No Fear
AJW Staff Report A gathering Tuesday night, Jan. 7, at Temple Israel in Minneapolis featured music and speeches by Jewish...
Appelfeld’s ode to Jewish resistance
Reviewed by NEAL GENDLER If you wonder how Israelis can differ so greatly, argue so loudly and yet unite against...
The Manhattan Transfer hits town
By MORDECAI SPECKTOR The Manhattan Transfer, the perdurable and still swingin’ vocal ensemble, returns for four shows, Feb. 10-11, at...
Editorial: Trump is bad for the Jews
It’s been fascinating to watch local TV news programs examining the upsurge in violent anti-Semitic acts — most recently, attacks...