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Albany author Sophie Panzer’s first novel blends Jewish magical realism and existential questions
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.
Mindy Holland
Aug 6, 2026
Culture
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The movie Europe doesn’t want you to see
A JNS opinion piece argues the little-seen film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ captures an uncomfortable truth about Europe that critics would rather ignore.
Thane Rosenbaum
Jul 16, 2026
Culture
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Delaware Art Museum to present first U.S. show on Simeon Solomon, the only Jewish Pre-Raphaelite
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.
The Jewish World
Jul 9, 2026
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Jerusalem above and below: poems of the loved-too-much city
Rhonda Rosenheck reviews Rachel Tzvia Back’s anthology of modern Hebrew poems of Jerusalem, spanning 1930 to 2023.
Rhonda Rosenheck
Jul 9, 2026
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Mel Brooks turns 100
At 100, the comedy legend is still working, with a ‘Spaceballs’ sequel on the way and tributes pouring in from Ben Stiller to NASA.
JNS
Jul 2, 2026
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[Past event] Woody Guthrie documentary is “Jewish film about non-Jewish guy from tiny little town in Oklahoma”
A new documentary, “Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls,” explores the Jewish family ties of folk legend Woody Guthrie. It screens July 27 in Pittsfield.
Jonathan D. Salant
Jun 17, 2026