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“Covers” inaugurates new division of Folksbiene
A new play, “Covers,” exploring the Russian-Jewish immigrant experience inaugurates Folksbiene RU, a new initiative of the award-winning National Yiddish Theatre, Folksbiene, co-created in partnership with Genesis Philanthropy Group. Directed by… Read more
Noa brings “The Israeli Songbook” to New Haven
by Mara Dresner Israeli singer-songwriter Noa, who recently earned international praise for recording classic Israeli songs with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, is helping Americans celebrate the State of Israel’s 65th anniversary this… Read more
New Milford native finds inspiration in northern Israel to ignite her artwork
Special to the Ledger KARMIEL, Israel – New Milford native Linda Leiff Altabef, who made aliyah in the summer of 2009 with her husband and daughter, is among several artists… Read more
ARTS & Culture: Photo exhibit recalls downtown Hartford
By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – Five years ago, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (JHSGH) embarked on an oral-history project with former residents of the city’s North End… Read more
Reviving Prospero
New musical takes on art and resistance during the Holocaust By Cindy Mindell HARTFORD – A group of teens is preparing a musical version of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” Nothing… Read more
Palestinian films continue to reign supreme at Boston Film Festival
By Steven Stotsky BOSTON, Mass. – This week, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston is wrapping up its sixth annual weeklong Palestinian film series. Bestowing such importance upon… Read more
Silent Soul
In new installation, artist explores her late father’s inner life By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – Artist Joanne Tarlin knows that inspiration can come from surprising sources, and guidance from… Read more
“Israel Inside” to air on Comcast on Demand
A new documentary that explores the positive characteristics of Israeli society from a humanistic, psychological, and emotional perspective will air on Comcast on Demand starting September 15 for limited release…. Read more
Sherman JCC hosts “A Rabbi in the Marines”
Rabbi Harvey Tattelbaum will discuss his experiences working with the Marines at Parris Island, N.C. as the next guest speaker in the JCC of Sherman’s “World We Live In” series,… Read more
Video: Israel’s ready for its close-up, Mr. Allen
“Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” “Midnight in Paris,” “To Rome with Love” … to name but a few of the Woody Allen films featuring destinations around the world. But no Israel. Now,… Read more
