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Film: ‘Burn After Reading’ – (Coen brothers, 2008)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

There is one mis-perception that this film fixed in my mind – there are not really funny films about stupid people. Stupid people are … well … stupid, their behavior is by definition subject of easy jokes, so for smart … Continue reading →

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Viata lui Solomon Marcovici

Posted on February 1, 2010 by admin

Solomon Marcovici Large(2) Prietena mea Delia Marc mi-a trimis o contributie exceptionala – o prezentare ilustrata cu documente autentice a vietii fratelui bunicului ei Solomon Marcovici, cazut pe front in primul razboi mondial. Fie-i memoria binecuvantata.

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In the streets of Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2010 by admin

We spent the weekend in Jerusalem attending a seminar of the Forum for Liberal Thinking with the subject of liberalism in the religions of the Middle East. I hope to find time to say more about the seminar and the … Continue reading →

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J.D. Salinger (1919 – 2010)

Posted on January 29, 2010 by admin

One of the greatest writers of our times J.D. Salinger, the author of Nine Stories and of The Catcher in the Rye died. The Catcher in the Sand salutes his memory.

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Apel Public de la Vlad Solomon

Posted on January 28, 2010 by admin

Prietenul meu dr. Vlad Solomon a rugat sa fie transmis urmatorul apel: In vederea unei expozitii organizate la Jewish Museum din Amsterdam, pe tema Avangarda Evreiasca Interbelica din Romania, expozitie care va fi itineranta, rugam persoane care poseda (sau pot procura) materiale (opere, carti, filme, … Continue reading →

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David Krakauer and the Klezmer Madness!

Posted on January 27, 2010 by admin

David Krakauer is one of the well known clarinetists of our times, an acclaimed artist expressing himself in traditional East European Jewish music, in jazz, and classical music. Born in 1956 Krakauer and his band band Klezmer Madness! are promoting … Continue reading →

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International Remembrance Holocaust Day

Posted on January 26, 2010 by admin

January 27 is the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Many events are taking place on this occasion, I will mention two that drew my attention, Angela Furtuna sent me the poster of an event organized on this occasion in the city … Continue reading →

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Shanghai, les années folles

Posted on January 24, 2010 by admin

The documentary directed by Oliver Horn and Anne Riegel, prezented by the European culture TV chain ARTE brought up a fascinating period in the history of the 20th century China – the years of development and expansion, of conflicts and … Continue reading →

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O zi in Caesarea

Posted on January 24, 2010 by admin

Caesarea este unul dintre locurile in care ii iau cu mare placere pe prietenii care ne viziteaza din strainatate. In aceasta sambata de ‘iarna’ israeliana, cu soare intre doua reprize de ploi binecuvantate, am revenit impreuna cu prieteni apropriati stabiliti … Continue reading →

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‘Havdalah’ by Shmuel Hasfari at the Cameri Theatre

Posted on January 23, 2010 by admin

The six characters of Shmuel Hasfari’s new play ‘Havdalah’ do not need to seek for a playwright. Hasfari is well in control of the members two families representing two poles of the Israeli society immediatly after the six days war, … Continue reading →

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