How New York Times editor Bari Weiss found herself at the center of the #MeToo debate
By Josefin Dolsten NEW YORK (JTA) — It’s the rare newspaper op-ed that breaks through into popular culture. Rarer still is a “Saturday Night Live” skit…
Literature
Captivating reading of ‘Truman’s Jew’ at Beth Israel Synagogue
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – Beth Israel Synagogue presented an exceptional evening with the world premiere reading of “Truman’s Jew” on December 11. The play,…
Eight books for Hanukkah — or anytime
By Victor Wishna (JTA) — When Hanukkah comes, it hangs around for more than a week. That means plenty of gifts to give, as well…
Book Review: ‘To Look a Nazi in the Eye’ by Kathy Kacer with Jordana Lebowitz
Reviewed by Deb Shatz (EJNews) – “To Look a Nazi in the Eye: A teen’s account of a war criminal trial” is the true story…
Beth Israel presents world premiere reading of ‘Truman’s Jew’ in Edmonton
(EJNews) – Beth Israel Synagogue is pleased to announce its presentation of a world premier reading of TRUMAN’S JEW, a recently completed play dealing with…