What is “The Merchant of Venice” selling? Is it anti-Semitism or a dramatic commentary on the anti-Semitism of William Shakespeare’s time? With a view favoring the latter, a Los Angeles production of the controversial play is being staged as a commentary on the anti-Semitism of our own time. “Merchant” began a four-month run in June […]
Edmon J. Rodman
Edmon J. Rodman writes about Jewish life from his home in Los Angeles and is the author of the weekly Guide for the Jewplexed on virtualjerusalem.com. Contact him at edmojace@gmail.com.