By Myles Ludwig The cultural construct of the Other is a convenient paradox. On the one hand, the Other allows us to individuate ourselves and stake a personal claim on our own identity. One the other hand, in the best Talmudic tradition, it’s a pretty handy hat rack for our top-of-the-mind hates, prejudices, laments of every kind and description based on race, class, hair … [Read more...]
Documentary chronicles history, impact of Zionism
A group of Jewish immigrants enters the port of Haifa, in a photo seen in Colliding Dreams. In late January, documentarian Oren Rudavsky brought his controversial new film, Colliding Dreams, to the area to screen it for attendees of the 26th annual Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival. He met with Hap Erstein to talk about the film — an exploration of Zionism, the promotion of … [Read more...]