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Danielle Goldstein
September 17, 2024
News, Festivals

Shalom in all the World returns

Danielle Goldstein
September 17, 2024
News, Festivals
Shalom in all the World returns

Despite losing funding, the Lithuanian festival of Jewish culture goes ahead thanks to a team of volunteers…

Tagged: Jewish heritage, Jewish history, Jewish culture, Jewish festival, Jewish Lithuania, Lithuanian Jews, Klaipeda

Danielle Goldstein
September 12, 2024

The Last Word ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
September 12, 2024
The Last Word ★★★★

Anna Narinskaya’s eye-opening drama reveals the bravery and defiance of women accused of political crimes in Russia who dare to speak out…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, Pussy Riot, Russian protest, Russian activist

Danielle Goldstein
September 10, 2024
Features, Books & Poetry

New listening for a new season

Danielle Goldstein
September 10, 2024
Features, Books & Poetry
New listening for a new season

Winter Spring, an audio drama about Judaism, identity and storytelling, launches this Friday. Creator Dr Rachel Knightley reveals the wheres, whats and why-nows behind the project…

Tagged: Jewish identity, Jewish literature, Jewish writing, Jewish podcast

Danielle Goldstein
August 28, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV

Between the Temples ★★★★

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August 28, 2024
Reviews, Film & TV
Between the Temples ★★★★

Nathan Silver's new neuroti-com is emotional, humorous and very Jewish…

Tagged: Jewish film, film reviews, Carol Kane, Jason Schwartzman, Nathan Silver

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals

Rebels and Patriots ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals
Rebels and Patriots ★★★★★

A powerful, hard-hitting drama that tells the vital story of the effect of the IDF on young minds…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish theatre

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Jew-O-Rama ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Jew-O-Rama ★★★★

Not sure what comedians to see at this year’s Fringe? This showcase provides a satisfying taster of the Jewish (and Jew-ish) acts performing…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut ★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut ★★★

A sincere yet amusing take on the somewhat needy nature of humanity…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals

Revenge: After the Levoyah ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 21, 2024
Reviews, Theatre, Festivals
Revenge: After the Levoyah ★★★★★

Acclaimed playwright Nick Cassenbaum presents an astounding new piece of theatre…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish theatre

Danielle Goldstein
August 17, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals

Leslie Gold: A Chip off the Gold Block ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
August 17, 2024
Reviews, Comedy, Festivals
Leslie Gold: A Chip off the Gold Block ★★★★

A fun debut show from the American expat comic…

Tagged: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, Jewish comedy

Danielle Goldstein
August 15, 2024
News, Theatre

From Here On: A new international theatre performance

Danielle Goldstein
August 15, 2024
News, Theatre
From Here On: A new international theatre performance

Good Chance and Gecko present a new public production that highlights the plight of child refugees with performances around the globe…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, refugee stories, Kindertransport

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