Shakespeare
Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, is there ever a right time to play Shylock?
“Playing Shylock,” opening in Brooklyn, imagines the cancellation of Shakespeare’s controversial play about the humiliation of a Jewish moneylender.
'Schindler’s List' Israeli actor Rami Heuberger dies at 61
Jerusalem highlights : August 22-28
Why ‘Shylock’ matters: No excuse for this antisemitic slur - opinion
The power of words has left a lasting impact on Jewish imagery - opinion
The Jewish character Shylock in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' is an antisemitic caricature.
NYC school cancels Shakespeare play after antisemitic parental concerns
An NYC middle school has canceled their production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant in Venice" following parental concerns about the antisemitic themes in the play.
Veteran theater director David Levin dies
A poet and internationally acclaimed director, Levin was the older brother of celebrated playwright Hanoch Levin and was sought after in Europe.
Was Shakespeare antisemitic? New book examines Shylock
A new take: The play “opens the door for questioning” entrenched antisemitism.
Jerusalem Highlights Week of August 20 – 26
Don't know what to do in Jerusalem the coming week? Here's a list of suggestions.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ offers more than LGBT kiss - review
From the first moment the curtain is raised and we behold the set Roni Toren designed, we know what we are in for.
LGBT-friendly remake of 'Romeo and Juliet' is vintage Hanan Snir
When the now 78-year-old director Snir is around, always expect the unexpected
Shakespeare returns to Jerusalem park
Theater in the Rough’s ‘Henry IV’ opens on August 11.
LGBTQ: Israeli Opera casts two female leads as Romeo and Juliet
Bellini's Romeo and Juliet was written with two female voices in mind. Hanan Snir, the director of the show, has decided to take it one step further and adapted the story to two female lovers.
Author omits ‘Merchant of Venice’ from anthology, citing antisemitism
Michael Morpurgo told The Guardian on Monday about the decision not to include the play in the “Tales from Shakespeare” anthology for children older than 6.