Cathryn J. Prince
The Times of Israel
Weston, CT, United States
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Long overlooked, great women of the Sassoon dynasty get their due in new exhibit
One of the world's greatest dynasties was also powered by women, whose tales are now told through the family's magnificent art collection at NYC's Jewish Museum through Aug. 13 → Read More
Late-blooming character actor Anabel Graetz talks about finding Hollywood fame at 77
Until she appeared opposite a screaming Ryan Reynolds in 2019's 'Free Guy,' the Jewish entertainer says her talents could seldom pay the bills: 'It’s nice to peak late in life' → Read More
50 years after Roe v. Wade, fight for choice turns into battle for religious freedom
After a 2022 decision to overturn the longstanding right to abortion, religious women's groups unite in protesting laws reflecting a Christian-centric view on when life begins → Read More
A few of his favorite things: Ronald Lauder’s lifelong art collection now on display
Now through Feb., 500 pieces that make the Jewish philanthropist say 'Oh my God' can be seen at a Neue Galerie NY exhibition that replicates how they're displayed in his own home → Read More
Opening on Election Day, NYC exhibit traces global history of Jews’ civil rights
'How Jews Became Citizens' at NYC's Center for Jewish History gives access to a trove of ancient documents showing the ever-changing status of local Jewish communities → Read More
US students report jump in mental scarring from campus antisemitism but see no end
From a Jewish sexual assault survivor targeted by her support group, to a pupil afraid to wear a Star of David, young Jews say they walk on campuses in fear of hate crimes → Read More
NY synagogue’s looming demise highlights Conservative Judaism’s struggles to survive
The Jericho Jewish Center has aimed to consolidate with a nearby congregation, but years of negotiations over men and women praying together finish with the plan voted down → Read More
In the US, some fading Reform and Conservative synagogues go Orthodox to stay afloat
Chabad Hasidic outreach programs reverse decline and bring growth to congregations through a host of programming designed to foster a more traditional community → Read More
Can you laugh at that? Comedian Judy Gold on where to draw the line – then cross it
The comic, a proud gay Jewish mom, is moderating a June 16 panel on humor in today's world where working comedians will weigh in on how they navigate hatred and hypersensitivity → Read More
When women – and Jews – were forced out of sciences, this Nazi-era pioneer persisted
Gertrude Goldhaber fled the Holocaust to become a renowned US researcher and women's rights activist. Her son is gifting a treasure trove of documents to NYC's Leo Baeck Institute → Read More
A taste of bygone Americana, ‘The Automat’ dishes out nostalgia with a cherry on top
Director Lisa Hurwitz's documentary about a once-beloved restaurant chain is the comfort foodie film we're craving → Read More
Clinton in-law and former House rep talks about small kindness and raising a village
In her new memoir/parenting guide 'And How are the Children?,' Marjorie Margolies describes the diverse family she cobbled together while fighting for social equality → Read More
Raunchy TikTok Talmud tidbits spark slut-shaming and heated discourse
Miriam Anzovin's 'Daf Reactions' cause as many disputes as their source material; some find them sacrilegious, others refreshing, but their creator says they're simply heartfelt → Read More
Holocaust survivors help viewers experience the camps firsthand, via virtual reality
Opening Jan. 27 at the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Chicago, 'The Journey Back' puts participants in the narrators' shoes as they hear their tales of suffering and survival → Read More
An actor and a rabbi teamed up to make a Jewish podcast that’s not just for Jews
In the new weekly 'Chutzpod,' Sixth and I's Rabbi Shira Stutman and 'West Wing' star Joshua Malina make light work of life's heavy questions for Members of the Tribe - and friends → Read More
HBO doc ‘Adrienne’ is a husband’s loving tribute to murdered wife and rising star
When Adrienne Shelly was victim of a high-profile murder in 2006, Andy Ostroy and daughter Sophie were left to pick up the pieces; the new exploration of her life premiered Dec. 1 → Read More
Seeking exposure in religious media, Orthodox women photograph themselves
As an extreme 'modesty' trend goes mainstream and the female form is omitted or removed from photos and ads, rights group Chochmat Nashim launches a photo bank so women can be seen → Read More
Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman to TOI: America can handle the truth
As the retired lieutenant colonel releases 'Here, Right Matters: An American Story,' he discusses growing up as a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant and the values that led him to testify → Read More
Yearlong program helps US colleges find and fix overlooked campus antisemitism
Hillel's Campus Climate Initiative assesses Jewish life at participating schools; whether kosher food is available, Jewish holidays accommodated, and if bigotry is tolerated → Read More
Talking trash: Young Nigerian-Israeli activist sparks litter-picking movement
Sharona Shnayder grew up in Africa and the US before moving to her dad's native Israel. Along the way she started Tuesdays for Trash, a grassroots effort now seen in 23 countries → Read More