Culture

Mindy the Book Yenta reviews Albany author Sophie Panzer’s debut novel, Son of Sasha, which blends Jewish magical realism with life after Oct. 7.

A JNS opinion piece argues the little-seen film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ captures an uncomfortable truth about Europe that critics would rather ignore.

The Delaware Art Museum will mount the first U.S. survey of Simeon Solomon, the only Jewish artist tied to the Pre-Raphaelites, in 2027.

Rhonda Rosenheck reviews Rachel Tzvia Back’s anthology of modern Hebrew poems of Jerusalem, spanning 1930 to 2023.

At 100, the comedy legend is still working, with a ‘Spaceballs’ sequel on the way and tributes pouring in from Ben Stiller to NASA.

A small, curated Shabbaton for young Jewish adults runs July 3 to 5 near Hershey, Pennsylvania, with full Shabbos meals, a BBQ and fireworks nearby.

A new documentary, “Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls,” explores the Jewish family ties of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It screens July 27 in Pittsfield.

The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting historic Western Wall photos for a 2027 exhibition marking 60 years since the Six-Day War.

Gates of Heaven’s May 27 Senior Moments pairs a community lunch with a live set from the Musicians of Ma’alwyck.

The Capital District’s Jewish Community Chorus, Ne’imah, returns for its first major post-Covid concert on May 31 in Schenectady.