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Liverpool cuts funding for festival that includes ‘anti-Semitic’ play

by on 19. May, 2009 in General

  By Cnaan Liphshiz  Haaretz      Mon., May 18, 2009    The city of Liverpool decided last week to cut funding for a cultural festival featuring the highly controversial play “Seven Jewish Children.” The move came after the festival’s producers rejected the inclusion of a response piece.   Since its February debut, Jewish leaders [...]

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Miriam Margolyes rejected over appearance in ‘anti-Semitic’ play

by on 13. May, 2009 in General

Sophie Tedmanson in Sydney From Times Online     May 12, 2009 A seasoned English character actress has become embroiled in controversy in Australia after she was uninvited from performing at an aged care home for Jewish people because of her appearance in a British play seen as critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza.   Miriam Margolyes, [...]

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