By the standards of the royal family, frozen in a weird historical tableau, he was a very modern man
The casting of Israeli Gal Gadot as Cleopatra prompted a social media storm as she was accused of the ‘theft’ of an ‘Arab’ or ‘black’ role. But Jewish actresses formed our idea of the Egyptian queen
This month sees Robin and Nitza Spiro closing down Spiro Ark, ending its function as umbrella and funder for their multifarious activities. It is the moment to celebrate all that they have done
A morality tale about a non Jew who spent Yom Kippur looking for a shofar - true story
David Robson remembers the 'irresistible' Fenella Fielding
...sparked a row about political correctness. David Robson finds out who pressed the wrong buttons
David Robson marks the end of Neil Diamond's concert career with an appreciation of 'The Jewish Elvis'
Casablanca is 75 years old. It's treasured as an epic romance, but says David Robson, it's a very Jewish film as well.
Dustin Hoffman turns 80 on August 8. David Robson celebrates his career.
Leonard Cohen is gone but in death he has been celebrated as never before. His work is timeless. Hallelujah!
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