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Film, TV, radio, books, art, theatre and more.
DailyJews is proud to promote the best in Jewish arts around the world. |
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23rd November 2007 |
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| Gest to make musical appearance |
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| Reality TV star David Gest will take to the stage in a new musical about his life. David Gest Is Nuts… My Life As A Musical, see the music producer revealing throug song and dance his life story. |
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16th November 2007 |
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| Zucker's luck |
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| Think of the Zucker brothers and Airplane comes to mind, but there are more than one set of brothers who have the last name Zucker and who work in entertainment. Two other Zucker brothers are delighting web users with short animations. |
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9th November 2007 |
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| Film raises funds |
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| A spontaneous collection at a UK Jewish Film Festival screening of My Mexican Shivah took place which helped to raise awareness and funds to help victims of the recent Mexican flood in the Tabasco region of the country. |
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2nd November 2007 |
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| Portman to make directorial debut |
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| Natalie Portman is set to make her feature film directorial debut by taking charge of a planned film adaptation of Israeli novelist Amos Oz’s A Tale Of Love And Darkness. |
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26th October 2007 |
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| Portman becomes album compiler |
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| Actress Natalie Portman has compiled an album of 16 of her favourite songs to raise money for charity. The proceeds which will go to FINCA International, an organisation that provides financial services to low-income entrepreneurs. |
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19th October 2007 |
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| Peres Eyes Streisand |
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| Israeli president Shimon Peres has asked Barbra Streisand to perform at the country’s 60th anniversary celebrations next year. Peres praises the singing diva’s rendition of Avinu Malkeinu. |
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12th October 2007 |
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| UK Jewish Film Festival |
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| This year's UK Jewish Film Festival, which runs from October 29-November 15, promises an exciting selection of Jewish-themed movies from all over the world. Caroline Westbrook chooses the essential films to see. |
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5th October 2007 |
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| Kaplinsky In Mega News Deal |
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| BBC newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky is defecting to commercial broadcaster Five to front its news programme in a deal said to be worth £1m a year. Kaplinsky starts he new role at Five in early 2008 and will be on-screen for its 5.30pm and 7pm news shows. |
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28th September 2007 |
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| Dylan at shul |
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| Bob Dylan returned to his Jewish roots at the weekend when he attended services for Yom Kippur in Atlanta, Georgia. The folk rocker was a special guest at Chabad-Lubavitch of Georgia, where he was called up by his Hebrew name Zushe ben Avraham. |
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21st September 2007 |
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| Winehouse wins awards |
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| Troubled jazz songstress Amy Winehouse has triumphed at two music awards on the same night. The Rehab singer was named Best Female at the MOBO Awards and Best Live Female across at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. |
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14th September 2007 |
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| Brian Tesler interview |
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| After a career in TV which spanned five decades, former London Weekend Television chairman Brian Tesler has turned his hand to writing, penning his memoirs. Caroline Westbrook meets him and talks about his past, unusual surnames and more. |
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7th September 2007 |
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| RyanDan interview |
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| Canadian twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky are set to make their mark on the music world with the release of their debut single, Like The Sun, and their self-titled debut album later this month. Caroline Westbrook talks to them. |
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17th August 2007 |
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| Douglas returns to his roots |
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| Acting legend Kirk Douglas is set to return to New York for his only appearance in the State to talk about his autobiography Let's Face It. The actor, who is now 90, will be telling stories about his life at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. |
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10th August 2007 |
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| Cassandra gets release |
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| Woody Allen’s new film Cassandra’s Dream will get a UK release, his spokesman has confirmed. The drama, will not follow in the footsteps of the filmmaker’s 2005 cinematic offering Scoop - which failed to make British cinemas. |
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3rd August 2007 |
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| Fashionable Scarlett |
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| Scarlett Johansson’s role in Girl With A Pearl Earring has inspired a new campaign for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. The 22-year-old actress appears alongside screen icon Catherine Deneuve and former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev in the new advert. |
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27th July 2007 |
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| Steve Jameson interview |
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| Comedian Steve Jameson has made a name for himself with alter-ego Sol Bernstein, a foul-mouthed Jewish pensioner given to making outrageous remarks. Jameson chats to Something Jewish about Sol, stand-up comedy and Suzie Gold. |
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20th July 2007 |
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| Angels in America review |
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| Marcus J Freed discovers that celestial bodies wear mascara in the Lyric’s production of Angels in America which is on until July 22. He says it is "a unique theatrical event and an absolute treat for any theatregoer." |
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13th July 2007 |
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| Comedy night memorial |
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| A packed crowd at London's Comedy Store helped to raise over £8000 as part of a memorial event to remember Miriam 'Mim' Hyman, who was a victim of the London Bombings of July 7 2005. Among comedians taking part were Jon Culshaw and Mark Maier. |
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6th July 2007 |
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| Merchant on stage |
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| Marcus J Freed goes to The Globe in London to see the latest production of Shakespeare's classic The Merchant Of Venice. He says of it: "deftly combines comedy with the play’s darker themes and provides an outstanding evening’s entertainment." |
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29th June 2007 |
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| Streisand In Concert |
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| If you can't make it to one of Barbra Streisand's live shows in the UK next month, then the good news is that a new album recorded live in concert last year is now out. Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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22nd June 2007 |
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| Allen to direct opera |
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| Veteran filmmaker Woody Allen is to direct an opera in California. Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, general director of the Los Angeles opera, has invited Allen to direct an epic in September 2008. |
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15th June 2007 |
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| Dylan wins award |
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| Veteran rocker Bob Dylan has been honoured with Spain’s prestigious Prince Of Asturias award in recognition of his contribution to the arts. The 66-year-old follows in the footsteps of movie director Woody Allen who has previously won the award. |
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8th June 2007 |
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| Gest's Jewish connection |
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| He’s known for his flamboyant lifestyle and dress sense. He is also known for wearing two diamond-encrusted crosses. But behind the facade, David Gest is actually a nice Jewish boy from California. |
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1st June 2007 |
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| Fiddler On The Roof review |
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| Six months after its hugely successful run at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the latest production of classic musical Fiddler On The Roof, starring actor Henry Goodman, has arrived in London's West End. SJ's Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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25th May 2007 |
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| Simons in Eastenders |
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| Rita Simons, a niece of loudmouth electronics tycoon Sir Alan Sugar - currently firing people in the latest series of The Apprentice - is set to star as a feisty relative of the Mitchell family in long-running soap EastEnders. |
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18th May 2007 |
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| Seinfeld takes the bee |
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| Comedian Jerry Seinfeld took a huge leap of faith to promote his new film Bee Movie at the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday - by jumping from a hotel roof, dressed as an insect. |
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11th May 2007 |
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| Annabel Karmel interview |
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| Over the past decade, Annabel Karmel has made a name for herself with her recipes for babies and children, and her attempts to change the way we feed our families. SJ's Caroline Westbrook talks to Karmel who is appearing at the Baby Show in Birmingham. |
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4th May 2007 |
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| Charlotte Mendelson interview |
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| Having made her mark on the literary world with her first two novels Love In Idleness and Daughters Of Jerusalem, author Charlotte Mendelson is back with her latest effort, When We Were Bad. Caroline Westbrook talks to the 34-year-old author. |
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27th April 2007 |
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| Calder tops music list |
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| Record company mogul Clive Calder has emerged as Britain’s only music billionaire according to the annual Sunday Times Rich List. With an estimated £1.3bn, South African-born Calder, 61 founded Zomba, home to Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. |
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20th April 2007 |
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| MC Rebbe up for award? |
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| Jewish rapper, musician and comic MC Rebbe is up for an award as one of Britain’s best bloggers. The bearded star of small screen and stage has been shortlisted for a Best of Brit Blog Awards. |
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13th April 2007 |
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| Angel up for porn award |
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| Kosher porn queen Joanna Angel, actor/director Seymore Butts and former Saved By The Bell Star Dustin Diamond have made it to the shortlist for this years F.A.M.E Awards. |
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6th April 2007 |
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| Berkley becomes agony aunt to kids |
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| Former Save By The Bell star Elizabeth Berkley has become a successful New York agony aunt who visits schools to help girls 11-18 deal with adolescent problems. |
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30th March 2007 |
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| Gerry Bron interview |
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| Record producer Gerry Bron has launched the careers of some of the biggest rock acts of the 70s and 80s through his label Bronze Records. Caroline Westbrook talks to Bron about his work and his Jewish roots. |
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23rd March 2007 |
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| Remembering Salaman |
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| To mark the 130th birthday of noted Jewish women’s campaigner and educationalist Nina Salaman, the Jewish Museum in Camden, north west London has added a portrait of the legendary woman painted by Solomon J Solomon. |
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16th March 2007 |
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| Ed Blum interview |
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| With an all-star cast that includes the likes of Jewish actress Sophie Okonedo and Ewan McGregor, Scenes Of A Sexual Nature is the first feature film from Jewish director Ed Blum. As the film is released on DVD, Caroline Westbrook talks to Blum. |
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9th March 2007 |
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| Borat DVD review |
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| It was one of the most talked about cinema releases of 2006, and even got Oscar nominations, as well as winning a Golden Globe for its star, Sacha Baron Cohen. Caroline Westbrook takes a look at Borat on DVD and the extras on offer. |
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2nd March 2007 |
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| Coming out on screen |
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| A Jewish documentary about a gay Jewish student’s fight for acceptance at her high school is to receive its UK premiere at London’s Gay And Lesbian Film Festival. |
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23rd February 2007 |
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| Art auction for Israel |
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| Works of art donated by leading artists including Damien Hirst are to go on auction to benefit British Friends of the Art Museums of Israel. The 90 pieces also include a portrait sitting with legendary photographer David Bailey. |
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16th February 2007 |
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| Winning Winehouse |
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| North London jazz songstress Amy Winehouse has taken one of the top prizes at the prestigious Brit Awards. The 23-year-old, who has rarely been out of the spotlight over the past six months with her much-publicised drinking binges won Best British Female. |
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9th February 2007 |
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| Fiddler on the Depot |
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| North London’s Arts Depot is to play host to a new production of classic Jewish musical Fiddler On The Roof next month. |
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2nd February 2007 |
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| Lenkiewicz work on display |
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| An exhibition featuring the work of painter Robert Lenkiewicz is opening at London’s Halcyon Gallery this month. Lenkiewicz died in August 2002 aged 60 of heart problems, and the exhibition will mark the fifth anniversary of his death. |
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26th January 2007 |
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| Paper Clips on DVD |
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| The Holocaust has always been a popular subject with filmmakers, and over the past few years it's inspired plenty of documentaries – the latest of which is Paper Clips. Caroline Westbrook reviews the DVD release which is out now. |
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19th January 2007 |
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| Jewish Olivier awards |
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| Jewish theatre talent has been shortlisted at this year’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards. Tom Stoppard’s Rock 'n' Roll, about Communist Prague, is leading the way with nominations in a number of categories. |
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12th January 2007 |
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| Spiro's delights |
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| London's Spiro Ark is kick starting 2007 with a feast of cultural delights from the middle of January. Among the highlights is a performance of Kotzo shel Yud a 19th century poem dealing with the issues of women who seek divorce from their husband. |
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5th January 2007 |
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| Jewish music radio |
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| A weekly look at the world of Jewish music is to start broadcasting every Sunday on London's arts radio station Resonance101.4fm. The SomethingJewish Show is an eclectic mix of Jewish music from around the world. |
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29th December 2006 |
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| Debbie Chazen interview |
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| If you've watched BBC Three's sketch show Tittybangbang, you'll have come across Debbie Chazen, who's one of the stars. SJ's Caroline Westbrook caught up with the 35-year-old for a chat about the show and her Jewish background. |
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22nd December 2006 |
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| ARK art in Prague |
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| In time for Chanukah, Prague played host to a massive projection celebrating the Festival of Lights. As part of ARK, a four month installment, Canadian artist Melissa Shiff has been exhibiting her work which marks 100 years of the city's Jewish Museum. |
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15th December 2006 |
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| Borat goes for gold |
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| Having already snapped up a bunch of critics awards for the smash hit comedy Borat, funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen is now tipped to win at the Golden Globes. Baron Cohen has been shortlisted for Best Actor – for playing the Kazakhstan TV reporter. |
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8th December 2006 |
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| Award for Polanski |
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| Legendary film director Roman Polanski has collected a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual European Film Awards. |
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1st December 2006 |
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| Frummer gets funky |
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| With a hoodie and baseball cap, Jordan Chaviv looks like any other 20-something guy trying to make it in the music scene, but look at bit closer and he’s also sporting a yarmulke as well as some tzitzit. |
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24th November 2006 |
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| Price is right |
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| Jewish children and families charity Norwood is to be one of five charities to benefit from an album of duets recorded by former glam model Katie Price and her Aussie pop singer husband Peter Andre. |
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17th November 2006 |
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| English Jewish Heritage |
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| A guidebook offering a comprehensive look at Jewish heritage across England has just been published by English Heritage. Jewish Heritage in England is a full colour book showcasing over 300 Jewish buildings and landmarks. |
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10th November 2006 |
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| For Your Consideration |
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| Having made fun of everything from rock musicians in This Is Spinal Tap, to dog owners in Best In Show, director Christopher Guest has turned his attentions to the film industry and this time, there's a major Jewish theme. |
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27th October 2006 |
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| Babs blooper remixed |
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| She is best known for her love ballads such as Woman In Love and themes from movies such as Hello Dolly, but now Barbra Streisand is set to conquer the dance charts with a song that samples an x-rated expletive outburst she made. |
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20th October 2006 |
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| New Jewish Cooking |
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| The last decade has seen an explosion in the growth of kosher eating in London and now a Jewish cooking book from the chef of Bevis Marks The Restaurant is essenetial reading for anyone who wishes to cook kosher fusion style. |
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13th October 2006 |
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| Festive delights |
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| It’s that time of year again – when the best new Jewish movies from around the world take their place in the line-up for the UK Jewish Film Festival. This year it runs from November 4 - 16. Caroline Westbrook runs through the highlights. |
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6th October 2006 |
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| Devil woman interview |
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| American author Lauren Weisberger scored a best-seller with her debut novel The Devil Wears Prada. Now out as a film, SJ's Caroline Westbrook talks to Weisberger about success and the importance of her Jewish background and culture. |
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29th September 2006 |
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| Jewish Princess Cookbook |
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| Jewish food has undergone a major renaissance over recent years as more and more kosher places to eat, drink and be merry have sprung up in London. And now, aiming to marry humour and cooking, The Jewish Princess Cookbook has been published. |
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22nd September 2006 |
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| Hey….Who's Behind You? |
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| He played one of the coolest characters in US sitcom history, and now Henry Winkler, aka the Fonz, is to play one of the most famous villains in the world of panto - Captain Hook. |
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15th September 2006 |
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| Israeli reggae star |
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| Gil Binyamin, aka Silver Don, closed a circle last month when he performed as warmup to Ziggy Marley in Ra’anana a decade after performing with him in Jamaica. The appearance also promoted his new reggae album, “Live Flame,” written entirely in Hebrew. |
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8th September 2006 |
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| Zucker's luck |
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| Think of the Zucker brothers and Airplane comes to mind, but there are more than one set of brothers who have the last name Zucker and who work in entertainment. Two other Zucker brothers are delighting web users with short animations. |
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1st September 2006 |
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| Hitler in new Jew film |
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| A time travelling Adolf Hitler intent on changing Jewish history is set to be the theme for the sequel to controversial Jewish comedy film The Hebrew Hammer. In the sequel, Hollywood star Mel Gibson is gunned down on screen by the Hebrew Hammer. |
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25th August 2006 |
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| Hebrew Hunk In Albert Square |
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| Looking every inch a real EastEnder, Albert Square's newest arrival also happens to be a bit of a Hebrew hunk. Daily Jews finds out more about Robert Kazinsky and how he is captivating soap fans in his role as Sean Slater. |
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18th August 2006 |
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| Entertaining gay Israeli troops |
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| Michael Lucas, a gay Jewish porn star is to visit Israel at the end of the month to show solidarity with the country and perform and entertain for the gay community as well as raise awareness of gay issues. |
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11th August 2006 |
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| Gil Shohat interview |
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| He's likeable, sophisticated, media-savvy, something of a celebrity in his native Israel, dedicated, unpretentious, successful, and very, very talented. Meet Gil Shohat. |
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4th August 2006 |
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| Paper Clips review |
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| The latest Holocaust documentary from the USA to arrive on UK screens is Paper Clips. Since being released two years ago, it has played at Jewish film festivals around the world and picked up several awards along the way. Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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28th July 2006 |
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| Rain set for Edinburgh |
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| If you're planning on heading to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, then be sure to check out some of the Jewish performers in the line-up – including Rain Pryor, daughter of legendary comedian Richard. |
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21st July 2006 |
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| Storming Horowitz |
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| If you thought the only Jewish connection to the new film Stormbreaker was Alicia Silverstone and Stephen Fry then think again. The action blockbuster, about teen spy Alex Rider, is in fact based on a series of novels by Jewish author Anthony Horowitz. |
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14th July 2006 |
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| Director's short award |
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| A film director and animator from London has won the top prize in this year's UK Jewish Film Festival's Short Film Fund Competition. Yoav Segal won a £15,000 grant which he will use to produce his ten-minute film The Battle Of Cable Street. |
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7th July 2006 |
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| Getting arty in London |
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| London's Ben Uri Gallery which showcases the best in Jewish art from around the world is to hold in August an event which from the 10th to the 22nd will showcase 24 artists. |
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30th June 2006 |
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| Jews gets kinky |
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| New York-based Kinky Jews is putting alternative lifestyle minded Jews on the map. Through a series of events and programmes, in New York and across the States, the group is putting erotica and Judaism into the same sentence. |
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23rd June 2006 |
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| Jewish World Cup winner |
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| England's current success in the World Cup could see a rush release for a new British film about a Jewish boy and the World Cup of 1966. Sixty Six, stars Helena Bonham Carter as a Jewish mother and Catherine Tate as a Jewish auntie. |
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16th June 2006 |
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| Only Human review |
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| In this fast-paced, quirky comedy Spanish Jewish girl Leni brings her fiancé Rafi home to meet the family one Friday night – but the evening quickly takes a turn for the worse when they discover he is Palestinian. Review by Caroline Westbrook. |
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9th June 2006 |
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| Vanderful Nikitov |
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| With their Dutch and American backgrounds, Nikitov have been growing a firm following for their Jewish music. And now, this four piece have just released their second album - Vanderlust. |
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2nd June 2006 |
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| Film Festival winners |
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| The Polish capital of Warsaw has once again played host to an international Jewish Film Festival. In just a few short years the Zydowskie Motywy has established itself as one of the world's leading festivals celebrating all aspects of Jewish film. |
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26th May 2006 |
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| Solomon by Solomon |
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| With a number of books already under his belt including such titles as Japan in a Nutshell and How to Find Lost Objects, "Professor" Solomon has now turned his attention to namesake King Solomon. |
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19th May 2006 |
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| Euro Hit Tina |
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| Ukrainian singer Tina Karol has confirmed her place in the Eurovision Song Contest final, which takes place in Athens on Saturday. The 21-year-old secured her spot with a strong performance of her song, Show Me Your Love, in Thursday night’s semi-final. |
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12th May 2006 |
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| Surviving her parents |
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| S. Hanala Stadner reveals what life was like growing up as a Jewish child of survivors of the Holocaust. Leslie Bunder takes a look at her new book My Parents Went Through the Holocaust and All I Got Was This Lousy T-shirt. |
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5th May 2006 |
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| Wingate winner |
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| Fatelessness, a novel by Imre Kertesz about the fate of Georg Koves, a teenager transported from Budapest in Hungary to Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz has won this year's Jewish Quarterly Wingate Literary Prize. |
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28th April 2006 |
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| Lost Embrace review |
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| Jewish films from South America don't get shown in the UK too often – but cinemagoers here now have the chance to see Lost Embrace, a charming drama set in an Argentinian shopping centre. Caroline Westbrook reviews this delight. |
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21st April 2006 |
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| Cohen back on stage |
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| Way back in the 1980s, Dave Cohen was a working Jewish comic and one of the members of the London's Comedy Store Players. May sees Cohen return to the stand-up circuit with a new show Dave Cohen and Friends. |
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14th April 2006 |
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| Lisa Loeb interview |
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| Lisa Loeb first came to our attention when her song Stay (I Missed You) from the film Reality Bites become a massive hit across the world in 1994. In a new reality TV series we follow Lisa as she goes on dates. Daily Jews interviews Lisa. |
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7th April 2006 |
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| When Do We Eat? review |
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| With Pesach just days away this dark comedy is getting a timely release in US cinemas. It stars veteran Jewish actors Michael Lerner and Jack Klugman, and focuses on a chaotic Seder that's memorable for all the wrong reasons. |
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31st March 2006 |
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| Hitler's little Willy |
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| What would you do if Adolf Hitler was your uncle and you became an American pop-culture icon? Well, that's the question and also the theme of Mark Kassen's latest production, Little Willy which is Off-Broadway in New York from April 6 to April 30. |
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24th March 2006 |
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| Naomi Alderman interview |
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| Cara Wides meets Naomi Alderman, author of Disobedience, a novel about lesbian relationships within the Jewish community of Hendon which has been condemned by some while also raved by others for its frankness and refreshing approach to Jewish writing. |
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17th March 2006 |
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| Ushpizin review |
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| Israeli film Ushpizin is the first film movie to be made by members of the ultra-Orthodox community in collaboration with secular filmmakers. And now UK audiences have the chance to see it too. Caroline Westbrook reviews the film. |
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10th March 2006 |
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| Big screen Yiddish film |
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| The first full length Yiddish movie for over 50 years is now out on DVD and hopes to make it on to the Jewish film festival circuit. A Gesheft (The Deal), is produced by two orthodox Jewish brothers from New York and filmed in Monsey. |
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3rd March 2006 |
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| More Jewish film |
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| While the UK Jewish Film festival is currently on tour across the UK, Londoners will be able to get a taste of Jewish cinema over the spring season with three films to be shown at The Screen on the Hill in Belsize Park, north west London. |
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24th February 2006 |
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| Israel's Eurovision hopes |
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With this year's Eurovision Song Contest final set to take place in Athens on May 20th, Israel is getting ready to choose their entry. The annual Kdam-Eurovision – the TV show where their song is selected – will be held on March 15 in Jerusalem. |
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17th February 2006 |
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| Munich review |
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| Cara Wides goes to the cinema and sees for herself what all the fuss is about in Munich. She says: "Spielberg manipulates us so that we are rooting for the Mossad team, and he doesn't encourage us to question if what they are doing is right." |
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10th February 2006 |
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| Song of Songs review |
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| Fresh from screenings at the London Film Festival and the recent UK Jewish Film Festival, Song of Songs, a psychological drama set in an Orthodox Jewish community in London, is now getting a limited cinema release. Caroline Westbrook reviews it. |
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3rd February 2006 |
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| Someone Jewish for Lisa |
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| You would have thought that with a greatest hits album and her own TV show, Dallas' finest Jewish songstress Lisa Loeb would be very happy. Well, she is - sort off, but in the love stakes, she is looking to improve on and is looking for someone Jewish. |
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27th January 2006 |
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| Fritz makes the news |
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| Today (January 27) would have been the birthday of Jewish composer Fritz Spiegl. But who is he and why is he making headlines even though he died in 2003? Well, plans are afoot to scrap the morning music he arranged for BBC Radio 4. |
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20th January 2006 |
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| The Sephardis are coming |
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| Jews of Sephardi origin, and those who appreciate Sephardi culture, are set to enjoy all things Sephardic at the 10th annual Sephardic Jewish Film Festival in New York. Running from February 2-8, this international event is set to attract thousands of people. |
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13th January 2006 |
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| Rockin' Raz Hartman |
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| With his trademark white Yamulke and Rasta-like payot, Raz Hartman comes across as being a cool frum Jew, comfortable with his religious perspectives and wanting to share it with other people – which he's done through his music. |
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6th January 2006 |
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| What's On At The Spiro Ark |
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| London's Spiro Ark has some eclectic events being organised in in January, covering Jewish music, art and education. Daily Jews offers a guide to what's on over the next few weeks. |
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30th December 2005 |
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| Live and Become |
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| Live And Become tells the story of a young Ethiopian boy who escapes the famine in his country to begin a new life in Israel. Caroline Westbrook offers her verdict. |
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23rd December 2005 |
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| Meet the Rebbetzin |
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| The first lady of Jewish drag, Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross invited every good Jewish boy and girl to an evening of storytelling of the season - aka Chanukah. Jeanette Friedman went to see for herself what it was all about. |
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16th December 2005 |
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| Another Silverman moment |
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| Sarah Silverman is a real treat in the world of Jewish comedy, mainly 'cos she's not afraid to tackle subjects like The Holocaust, her doctor and 'er other issues including why does Santa not give Jews toys. |
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9th December 2005 |
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| Say hello to Izabo |
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| Israel has always had a flourishing music scene, but one band to break out of the Holy Land and find success elsewhere are indie rockers Izabo. Lead singer Ram Shem Tov talks about the band's slow but steady rise to fame and singing in English. |
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2nd December 2005 |
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| Not a mummy's boy |
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| With his dark looks and suave style, Tel Aviv-born Oded Fehr is fast becoming one of Hollywood's leading men. Recently seen on the British big screen in Dreamer, the 35-year-old has progressed greatly since he graduated from the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol. |
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25th November 2005 |
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| Everything Is Illuminated |
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| The novel Everything Is Illuminated told the story of a neurotic Jewish man's search for his family history in a remote part of Ukraine. Now it's been made into a movie – but does it work as well on screen as it does on paper? |
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18th November 2005 |
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| Sweet Jewish music |
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| There's a new yid on the block who wants to get more people listening to and buying Jewish music and that yid goes by the name of Jewish Music Group. Not content with just releasing one album, Jewish Music Group has launched with five albums. |
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11th November 2005 |
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| Germany on the big screen |
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| Germany has always been a country of much cinematic talent. The 8th German Film Festival, taking place in London at the end of November, will showcase some of the best made celluloid around, including two documentaries of Jewish interest. |
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4th November 2005 |
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| Coming of age |
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| It started out as a cult website, now Barmitzvah Disco has spawned a book. Featuring hundreds of the cheesiest and tackiest photos from Barmitzvahs of yesteryear (mainly 70s and 80s Americana), it's a real treat. Find out more. |
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28th October 2005 |
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| A festival of Jewish film |
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| It's that time of year again - when some of the best Jewish films from around the world make their British debut. Yes, it's the UK Jewish Film Festival, which begins on November 5 - but which are the films you should be checking out this year? |
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21st October 2005 |
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| Festive film Jews |
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| The 2005 London Film Festival has just kicked off, and among this year's line-up of films are some Jewish-themed gems – plus new films from some of the most talented Semitic stars around. Caroline Westbrook previews the delights for you. |
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14th October 2005 |
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| Calling all filmmakers |
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| The second UK Jewish Film Festival's Short Film Funds competition is now inviting entrants. A £15,000 grant is up for grabs to the winning submission to make a film with a Jewish theme to appeal to both a Jewish and non-Jewish audience. |
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7th October 2005 |
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| Let's Twist Again |
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| While some may believe that a stereotypical Jewish character is essential for any adaptation of Oliver Twist, legendary film director Roman Polanski puts a spin on an old story. His version of Oliver Twist doesn't resort to the usual clichés. |
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30th September 2005 |
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| Laughing with Jew |
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| Despite attempts over the years to create a London Jewish comedy scene, it has never really happened and as a result, London's Jewish comics generally don't have a chance to regularly perform Jewish comedy nights. But that all changed for one night. |
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23rd September 2005 |
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| Semites On Screen |
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| This November sees the 9th UK Jewish Film Festival. Going from strength to strength, this year's kosher extravaganza features something for everyone. Daily Jews picks out some of the highlights. |
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16th September 2005 |
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| Warsaw's Jewish book fair |
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| Despite the great tragedy that Jewish Poland has suffered first under the Nazis and then under communism, the revival of Jewish life continues. As well as music and film events, the other great annual happening is the Warsaw Jewish Book Fair. |
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9th September 2005 |
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| Big Jews Arts Fest |
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| Jewish arts festivals have been pretty much hit or miss in the UK. But now, a new one which runs from the middle of September to the first week of December looks set to change all that. Welcome to Dash. |
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2nd September 2005 |
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| A taste of Jewish culture |
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| Jewish groups and organisations across the UK will be opening their doors to the public on Sunday September 4th, as part of the European Day of Jewish Culture. Daily Jews offers its guide to the best events taking place on the day. |
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26th August 2005 |
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| DocuJews in Sheffield |
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| The annual Sheffield International Documentary Festival takes place in October. The 12th event which is one from October 10 to October 16 features a number of Jewish and Israeli themes. |
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19th August 2005 |
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| Welsh, Jewish and very funny |
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| Being described as a cross between Woody Allen and Max Boyce would probably mean you were talking about someone who is a Jewish and Welsh comic. No, don't laugh, well not yet anyway as Bennett Arron is exactly that a Welsh-born Jewish comic. |
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12th August 2005 |
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| Get wise in Hampstead |
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| Way back in 1779, German author Gotthold Ephraim Lessing finished writing Nathan the Wise. Not seen on the London stage for over 40 years, this 226-year-old work is coming to London's Hampstead Theatre in September for a month. |
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5th August 2005 |
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| Walk on Water |
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| If you haven't already seen Israeli drama Walk on Water, what have you been doing? When film director Eytan Fox combines a Mossad hitman, a gay German and a Nazi war criminal on screen, it's result shows how good Israeli films can be. |
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