50 Years After His Death, Lenny Bruce’s Spirit Lives On
Lenny Bruce, one of the funniest and most controversial comics who ever lived, died 50 years ago of a drug overdone in August, 1966. This somber anniversary inspires this joyous celebration of Bruce’s life.
Opening a Treasure Trove of Kafka Trivia
The joys of Reiner Stach’s “Is That Kafka? 99 Finds” are too numerous to mention. But Philip Eil digs up a few of his favorites, including early drafts, little-known vignettes, and even his high school diploma.
How a Rabbi’s Granddaughter Became the Host of Democracy Now!
Noted Democracy Now host and liberal firebrand Amy Goodman explains how being the descendant of rabbis has helped to shape her approach to politics and broadcasting.
Willie Nelson, Itzhak Perlman and the 8 Greatest Gershwin Covers Ever
‘Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin’ is a jewel of an album, and it got this music fan thinking: Who else belongs on an All-Time Gershwin Dream Team?
The Life and Timeline of George Wein
90 years ago, George Wein was born to a Jewish family in Massachusetts. Two months ago, he received an honorary doctorate. Here is a brief guide to Wein’s remarkable life.
George Wein Remembers Newport — 50 Years After Bob Dylan Went Electric
He was in Newport in 1965 when Dylan went electric and has presided over two of the most successful music festivals in the world. Now 89, George Wein shows little sign of slowing down.
Say Hello to the Internet's Biggest Jewish Stars
A flock of talented, resourceful, sometimes-controversial Jews have found ways to harness the Internet to achieve fame. First up: The Fat Jew.
A Short History of The Viral Jewniverse
Jewish memes and parodies have rocked the Internet and pop culture since way back in ‘94 when Adam Sandler first came out with ‘The Hannukah Song.’ We’ve got the (abridged) history.
Richard Kind and the Marching Band That Woudn't Leave Him Alone
The 17-minute film ‘What Cheer?’ stars Richard Kind as Stan, a bereaved musical theater composer who can’t get rid of the marching band in his head.
Why the '60s Were the Most Interesting Decade After All
They say that if you remember the ’60s, you weren’t really there. But in his new memoir, rock critic Richard Goldstein offers an incisive, lyrical view of the decade.
