Posts Tagged: Fiddler on the Roof
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Reminds Us of Age-Old Jewish Truths
“Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles” is more than just a lyric these days on Broadway. The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s absolutely flawless production of...
A Brilliant ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in Yiddish
Why is this Fiddler different than all others? I’ll tell you. Fiddler on the Roof is arguably the most important Jewish contribution to musical theater. Now, the National Yiddish Theatre...
‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Broadway Actor Theodore Bikel Dies at 91
JNS.org - Theodore Bikel, an American Jewish actor of Austrian heritage who played Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof” on Broadway, died Tuesday in Los Angeles...
Judaism and the Origins of Romantic Love
It is hard to trace with any precision the moment when a new idea makes its first appearance on the human scene, especially one as...
Chaim Topol of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ to Receive Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
JNS.org - The Israeli Education Ministry announced Monday that actor Chaim Topol, who played Tevye in the musical Fiddler on the Roof both on...
Major Jewish-Themed Films Reimagined in New Cinematic Concert
JNS.org - Clarinet virtuoso David Krakauer's new project takes listeners on a journey of personal discovery, while exploring the intersection of music and...
‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Approaching 50th Anniversary, is Strong as Ever
JNS.org - Worldwide performances of "Fiddler on the Roof" attest to its cultural power, as it evokes the yearning for tradition in a changing world....
Top Ten Tough Jewish Movies
In the comedy movie Knocked Up one of the characters says he loves the movie Munich because in "Every movie with Jews, we're the ones...
10 Toughest Jewish Characters in Film and Theater
"The Avengers" hit theaters this weekend in what turned out to be the biggest film opening of all time, taking in over $200 million at...
