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Stitching together ‘Britishness’ from Mile End to Mayfair
The Museum of London Docklands’ new exhibition 'Fashion City' explores the complex relationship of Jewish migration to the capital's fashion.
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How to write a diasporist panto
Vashti reviews London’s first ever Jewish pantomime.
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The great Yom Kippur chicken revolt
For everything there is a season, and every season comes to an end.
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Beware the radical ghosts of underground Budapest
Dalia Neis’ new novel takes us inside a mystical world of anarchist diasporism and intersectional comradeship.
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Destroying Oppenheimer's death-world
Unmaking necropower, from Los Alamos to Palestine.
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Mizrahi stories take centre stage
Victor Esses tells Vashti how his new show is pushing back against Ashkenormativity in the industry.
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Out of the wreck
Vashti meets the artist searching for alternatives to Jewish nationalism. First stop: a Yiddish rave.
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A definitive guide to TV’s best Jews
They’re all having an identity crisis, and they all need therapy.
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The Pink Peacock’s premature demise
Members of the collective tell Vashti why the radical Govanhill cafe has been forced to close its doors for good.
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Resisting Germany's 'Theatre of Memory'
In his new book, Max Czollek calls on Jews to cease cooperating with Germany’s memorialisation agenda.
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The fall and rise of London's Yiddish scene
After decades of decline, the once thriving culture is bouncing back.
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My live Jewish body
Vashti meets queer Jewish performance maker Rachel Mars.