Leonard Bernstein

Sometimes I wonder: would it be possible for Jews to go on strike?

Let’s put a moratorium on Bernstein and Sondheim and Hammerstein and Hart and Menhuin and Baremboim and Bette and Barbra.. take down those Chagalls, Modigliani’s and Soutine’s…need I go on?

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Bernstein’s “Kaddish” Symphony, 01/29/2025

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When my father wrote the text for Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish, he saw it all coming

By Elisa Bray

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Nose aside, Maestro completely ignores Bernstein’s Jewish identity

By Kate Maltby

Nose aside, Maestro completely ignores Bernstein’s Jewish identity

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Bradley Cooper's 'Jewface' makeup for Leonard Bernstein biopic took over five hours to complete

By Richard Percival

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Helen Mirren defends Bradley Cooper wearing 'Jewface' nose in Leonard Bernstein biopic

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Leonard Bernstein would be cancelled today, says his protégée

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Make-up artist who created Bradley Cooper's Bernstein nose apologises for causing hurt

By Richard Percival

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By Tracy-Ann Oberman

Shylock, Jewface and the long history of the ‘Jewish’ nose

Non-Jewish actors playing Jewish roles need to be sensitive to what they are taking on

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August 25, 2023 10:39

Shylock, Jewface and the long history of the ‘Jewish’ nose

Jewish organisations says Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose isn't antisemitic

Two leading Jewish groups in the US have backed the director and actor's decision to wear a fake nose

By Josh Kaplan

1 min read

August 22, 2023 10:51

Jewish organisations says Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose isn't antisemitic

By Tracy-Ann Oberman

Of course non-Jews can play Jews, but they shouldn't have fake noses

Bradley Cooper's fake schnoz to play Leonard Bernstein has divided the Jewish community

3 min read

August 18, 2023 07:30

Of course non-Jews can play Jews, but they shouldn't have fake noses

Leonard Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's 'nice big nose' in Maestro

The actor's fake nose has re-ignited the 'Jewface' debate after a new trailer was released

By Rosa Doherty

1 min read

August 16, 2023 15:08

Leonard Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's 'nice big nose' in Maestro

Bradley Cooper reignites Jewface debate with prosthetic nose in 'Maestro' trailer

A new trailer for the film about Leonard Bernstein shows his large fake nose

By Josh Kaplan

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August 15, 2023 16:12

Bradley Cooper reignites Jewface debate with prosthetic nose in 'Maestro' trailer

Leonard Bernstein

Sometimes I wonder: would it be possible for Jews to go on strike?

When my father wrote the text for Leonard Bernstein’s Kaddish, he saw it all coming

Nose aside, Maestro completely ignores Bernstein’s Jewish identity

Bradley Cooper's 'Jewface' makeup for Leonard Bernstein biopic took over five hours to complete

Helen Mirren defends Bradley Cooper wearing 'Jewface' nose in Leonard Bernstein biopic

Leonard Bernstein would be cancelled today, says his protégée

Make-up artist who created Bradley Cooper's Bernstein nose apologises for causing hurt

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