SUMMER 2024
Singapore // A haven in the tropics
For our summer issue join us in the tropical climes of Singapore, where we uncover the special Jewish community who's made this island their home. Explore the mahallah (Jewish quarter), where Baghdadi spice merchants settled in the 19th century, hear the little-known stories of those interned during World War II, and discover the rich layers of culture – and food – that make up this distinctive society. In other features, we shine a light on the future for French Jews at this politically critical time; look at how Jewish and Israeli artists are faring in the polarised climate post-7 October; delve into the controversy over Roald Dahl's antisemitism as a new play on the author opens in London; and enjoy a rollercoaster ride through the work of radical feminist American artist Judy Chicago. Plus three months of Jewish arts listings across the UK, Europe and Israel.
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Peeling Back by Judy Chicago
Vulvas, body paint and breastmilk: welcome back, Judy Chicago
For more than 50 years, Judy Chicago has been shaking up the art world with her trailblazing feminist work. A London retrospective reveals she’s still a force to be reckoned with, says Hettie Judah. Image: Peeling Back by Judy Chicago
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YOUR SAY… Readers’ rants, raves and views on the spring issue of JR.
WHAT’S NEW Joshua Korber Hoffman asks what the future holds for French Jews; the Netherland’s first Holocaust museum opens in Amsterdam.
FEATURE Discover the world of Yiddish culture at the Yiddish Book Center’s impressive new exhibition.
FEATURE Gaby Koppel investigates how the war in Gaza is dividing artists and galleries around the world.
PASSPORT Singapore: hear the stories of Baghdadi spice merchants; discover the distinctive life of the island’s Jewish quarter; and meet some of those who make up today’s dynamic community.
THEATRE Our guide to the best of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; as a new play on Roald Dahl opens in London, Sherry Ashworth asks whether the controversial writer should be banned.
FILM Naomi Gryn explores the scientists who inspired Stanley Kubrick’s dark comedy Dr Strangelove.
MUSIC New York gets a Yiddish twist in Alex Weiser’s new album.
ART Hettie Judah explores the explosive art of Judy Chicago.
BOOKS Elizabeth McCracken on her revelatory summer in London; Sue Stern’s anarchist grandmother; Ukraine and its Jews; Adam Rovner on the search for a homeland – from Texas to Willesden; a Who’s Who of Viennese Jewry.
THE YIDDISHISTS Our series that uncovers the YIVO archive. This issue: Sun, sea and Stalin.
SEPHARDI RENAISSANCE Hephzibah Anderson on the Sephardi thriller, Small Wars in Madrid; Jay Prosser speaks to two cousins about their escape from Singapore during World War II.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Our three- month guide to art, books, film, music, theatre and other cultural events in the UK, Europe and Israel.
FAMILY Manchester celebrates 150 years of the S&P synagogue.
MEET THE READER Nicola Keller in Redland, Bristol.
