Mel Brooks: King of the Politically Incorrect
The Über-comedian reveals why he likes to lampoon Nazis and poke fun at the Inquisition and other historical Jewish tragedies. There’s only one comedic line he refuses to cross.
The Über-comedian reveals why he likes to lampoon Nazis and poke fun at the Inquisition and other historical Jewish tragedies. There’s only one comedic line he refuses to cross.
Dave Brubeck talks about spirituality, jazz and why he writes Jewish music.
After decades of repressive military rule, Burma’s Jewish community has dwindled to about 20 members. Is there hope for its future? A rare look at life inside the isolated community.
The pristine lawns and perfect sidewalks of this Chicago suburb made it a haven for Holocaust survivors—until the neo-Nazis decided to march. This is the story of survivors overcoming their reluctance to speak out, transforming themselves and the community they lived in. But that didn’t help Sonia Reich, who thought she saw yellow stars on her lawn.
What does it mean to be Jewish today? What do Jews bring to the world? Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elie Wiesel, Itzhak Perlman, Ruth Wisse, Geraldine Brooks and other thoughtful Jewish Americans tell Moment what they think.