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Danielle Goldstein
March 10, 2025
Reviews, Theatre

White Rose: The Musical ★★★

Danielle Goldstein
March 10, 2025
Reviews, Theatre
White Rose: The Musical ★★★

Celebrating the true story of young people with the courage to stand up to a notoriously cruel regime, whatever the cost…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, London theatre, West End theatre, theatre review, London theatre review, White Rose movement, Wisse Rose, Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl

Danielle Goldstein
March 4, 2025
Features, Film & TV

Chantal Akerman: Adventures in Perception

Danielle Goldstein
March 4, 2025
Features, Film & TV
Chantal Akerman: Adventures in Perception

As a number of cinemas celebrate the work of radical filmmaker Chantal Akerman, Julia Wagner picks five films from the artist's canon that you won't want to miss…

Tagged: Jewish film, London film, BFI, Chantal Akerman, film review, Jewish filmmaker, Jewish artist

Danielle Goldstein
March 3, 2025
Reviews, Theatre

A Knock on the Roof ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
March 3, 2025
Reviews, Theatre
A Knock on the Roof ★★★★

A vivid and vital account of the experience of a young Palestinian woman and her family in the recurring dangers and violence in Gaza – both now and in recent years…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, London theatre, theatre review

Danielle Goldstein
February 18, 2025
Reviews, Theatre

The Passenger ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
February 18, 2025
Reviews, Theatre
The Passenger ★★★★

Gripping drama centring around one Jew’s attempts to flee the Nazis by train – with a series of uncertain destinations…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, London theatre, theatre reviews

Danielle Goldstein
February 12, 2025
Reviews, Film & TV

September 5 ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
February 12, 2025
Reviews, Film & TV
September 5 ★★★★

A gripping retelling of a horrific moment in sporting history…

Tagged: Jewish film, film review

Danielle Goldstein
February 12, 2025
Reviews, Theatre

Learning ★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
February 12, 2025
Reviews, Theatre
Learning ★★★★

An effective and affecting musical charting the meeting and melting points of a Jewish couple over a period of years…

Tagged: Jewish theatre, London theatre, theatre review

Daniella Silver
February 11, 2025
Programmes & Prizes, Art

JR’s Artists Development Scheme: Meet the Artists

Daniella Silver
February 11, 2025
Programmes & Prizes, Art
JR’s Artists Development Scheme: Meet the Artists

Introducing the six artists selected for JR’s inaugural Artist Development Scheme…

Tagged: Jewish artist, Jewish artists, Artists

Daniella Silver
February 5, 2025
Interviews, Theatre

A Dog’s Life in Germany in the 1930s

Daniella Silver
February 5, 2025
Interviews, Theatre
A Dog’s Life in Germany in the 1930s

Shahaf Beer tells us about his new play, which filters the darkest period of modern Jewish history through the eyes of a dog…

Tagged: theatre interview, theatre news, jewish theatre

Daniella Silver
February 4, 2025
Talks, Books & Poetry

The Lady who changed Dickens’ mind on the Jews

Daniella Silver
February 4, 2025
Talks, Books & Poetry
The Lady who changed Dickens’ mind on the Jews

Liz Ison’s talk at the Dickens Museum explores what led the iconic writer to revise his portrayal of his Jewish characters…

Tagged: Charles Dickens, Jewish history, Jewish

Danielle Goldstein
January 23, 2025
Reviews, Film & TV

A Complete Unknown ★★★★★

Danielle Goldstein
January 23, 2025
Reviews, Film & TV
A Complete Unknown ★★★★★

James Mangold portrays musical legend Bob Dylan faultlessly in his new biopic…

Tagged: film review, Jewish film, Bob Dylan, Robert Zimmerman, Woody Guthrie, Edward Norton, Pete Seeger, Timothée Chalamet, Joan Baez

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