Life

The non-Jewish Israel supporters who have lost friends over Gaza

Ever wondered who would be today’s Righteous Among Nations? We talk to the steadfast allies who have fallen out with their nearest and dearest over the Jewish state’s war on Hamas

By Nicole Lampert

13 min read

Brothers and sisters in arms: (clockwise from top left) Freya Papworth, Kate McDonald, Oliver and Geoff Baker

Virtuoso of Polish fiction: Bruno Schulz and the Pushkin Press edition of some his most famous stories

Books

‘He was one of the most remarkable writers who ever lived’

By David Herman

2 min read

Books

How being Jewish shaped the career of a Seventies music superstar

By David Bennun

1 min read

Theatre

Big laughs, bigger fangs – the reinvention of Dracula

By Nicole Lampert

4 min read

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Kosher wine

An expert suggests the perfect wine pairings for Chanukah feasts

By Jacob Betito

2 min read

Theatre

The moment Tom Stoppard revealed his Jewish soul to me

The great playwright discovered his Jewishness late in life – and the impact was huge

By John Nathan

5 min read

Film

Blue Moon review: ‘Ethan Hawke turns in a superb performance’ ★★★★

The actor’s portrayal of the waspish, Jewish lovelorn lyricist Lorenx Hart is excellent

By John Nathan

1 min read

Extreme combover: Ethan Hawke as Lorenz Hart and Margaret Qualley as Elizabeth Weiland

Theatre

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold review: ‘hugely satisfying stage adaptation’★★★★

There is a strong Jewish presence in this taut le Carré Cold War thriller which has more twists than a cheese stick

By John Nathan

1 min read

Setting the trap: Rory Kennan as British spy Alec Leamas (Credit: Johan Persson)

Travel

My own butler? This is how to cruise...

From a deluxe Friday night dinner and spa treatments to lectures about Jewish heroes and a round of golf, Mark Silver on his sails of the unexpected

By Mark Silver

5 min read

The crest of a wave: service aboard Crystal Serenity

Lifestyle

JW3

Meet the Jewish Cinderella at the heart of JW3’s Chanukah panto

Cinderella is a baker in the Kosher Kingdom in this Jewish version of the classic fairy tale

By Eliana Jordan

1 min read

Cinderella and the Matzo Ball. From left: Talya Soames as Buttons, Talia Pick as Cinderella, and Rosie Yadid as Milchig. (Photo: JW3)

Book review

The highly cultured German Jews who built Britain’s art world

John Hilary’s compelling book tells the story of the Jewish art collectors who arrived in Britain during the 19th century and who established themselves by their philanthropic dealings

By David Herman

2 min read

Superb research: John Hilary and his new book

Universities

‘Jewish students are not hiding – we’re proudly showing up to have fun’

University student Sofia Hakimian insists Jewish pride is louder than ever on campuses and engagement is soaring

By Sofia Hakimian

3 min read

Rise and shine: student Sofia Hakimian (left) and Avital Cohen at a university challah bake

Book review

So what exactly is Dan Brown’s secret? Who knows

I can’t recommend the author’s latest novel, but I have no doubt his fans will buy it in their millions

By Jenni Frazer

2 min read

So what exactly is Dan Brown’s secret? Who knows

Theatre

All My Sons review: Bryan Cranston is terrific in this new Arthur Miller revival ★★★★

Ivo van Hove’s direction of the author’s 1955 hit peels back the central family’s secrets with cinematic vigour

By John Nathan

1 min read

ALL MY SONS. Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Kate Keller) and Richard Hansell (Dr Jim Bayliss). Photo: Jan Versweyveld

Theatre

The Hunger Games On Stage: Concept and spectacle aplenty but no heart ★★

This theatrical adaptation of the trailblazing dystopian movie by Jewish director Gary Ross lacks the emotional depth of the film and book franchises

By John Nathan

1 min read

Theatre

The Wanderers – review: Marriage? Be careful what you wish for ★★★★

The first act of this clever play about two Brooklyn marriages is a little ponderous, but stick with it – the second act is more than worth the wait

By John Nathan

2 min read

I am my beloved's: Eddie Toll as Schmuli and Katerina Tannenbaum as Esther

Theatre

This revival of Othello should be called Iago ★★★★

David Harewood is in the title role, but it is Toby Jones who steals the show

By John Nathan

1 min read

Towering performance: Toby Jones as Iago and (right) David Harewood as Othello

Film & TV

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Film

Marty Supreme reviews round-up: Timothée Chalamet tipped for Oscars glory with comparsions made to De Niro and Pacino

By Elisa Bray

2 min read

By Gaby Wine

OPINION: Turning the music off is not a pathway to peace

The artists blocking their music being streamed in Israel are doing more harm than good

3 min read

Israeli actor Shira Haas cast in Netflix adaptation of Ira Levin’s The Boys from Brazil

The series, based on Levin’s 1976 novel, follows Holocaust survivor turned Nazi hunter Yakov Liebermann as he tracks down fugitive war criminals

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

Wicked: For Good: Pitch-perfect escapism that surpasses the smash-hit original ★★★★★

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are superbly matched in the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in this film version of Stephen Schwartz’s musical

By John Nathan

1 min read

Travel

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Chanukah gifts

14 fantastic Chanukah gifts to light your foodie’s festive season

By Victoria Prever

1 min read

The Italian spa town where the end of the line became a new beginning for Europe’s Jews

Plus, how South Tyrol could, according to a local guide, hold the secret to peace in Israel

By Jacob Jaffa

5 min read

Welcome to Nevis: Island of mangoes and mikvehs

Life is sweet on this Caribbean isle, with its delicious blend of history, beach-based basking and sensational views – not to mention some surprisingly Jewish sights

By Anthea Gerrie

5 min read

An Italian holiday, but Jewish: Tracing the footsteps of ancient Jews in Rome, Florence and Tuscany

From ruins to roses, arches to artichokes, Jane Prinsley discovers an Italy replete with Jewish stories

By Jane Prinsley

6 min read

Books

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Anti-woke awakening: author Michael Kretzmer and (left) his debut

Books

How I managed to write my (very annoying) first novel

By Michael Kretzmer

3 min read

The Lobbyist review: A fun yarn of bribery, corruption and bonkfests galore

Lionel Zetter’s novel captures the rapacious spirit of Britain’s political centre

By Jennifer Lipman

1 min read

What Have I Done? review: A highly entertaining autobiography by the oft-maligned ‘Blackadder’ writer

Jewish comedian and writer Ben Elton settles old scores in this frank account of his life in showbiz

By Jenni Frazer

3 min read

The English houses brought to life with Jewish stories

The art historian Dan Cruikshank tells the story of the English house through eight very different buildings and, in the process, tells the story of the Jews in England

By Jenni Frazer

2 min read