Eric George Tauber is an actor as well as a freelance writer specializing in coverage of the arts.
We’re not in the boardroom with the machers in their tailored suits. We’re going underground to meet the team of worker bees who file the millions of papers like stock certificates and bearer bonds that keep the wheels of global finance turning. [Eric George Tauber]
‘The Vault’ is Easy to Leave Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eric George Tauber, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe story begins with Lenny’s big break. He was the Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic when, just before a concert at Carnegie Hall that was broadcast live on the radio, the conductor took ill. They had zero rehearsals together, but the depth of his knowledge and passion for the music shone through. After that, folks in the industry knew his name and he was a hot-ticket item. [Eric George Tauber]
‘Maestro’ Looks into the Soul of Leonard Bernstein Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — We all know the “December Dilemma.” Finding decorations, music, cards, and garments for Chanukah often requires special effort — whereas that other holiday is so ubiquitous, it’s overwhelming. Every street twinkles with colored lights. Every shop and restaurant is adorned with pine and holly, and carols ring from
Reflections of a Jewish Santa Claus Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Jewish Religion, Opinion
By Eric George Tauber CINCINATTI, Ohio — We all know these names: Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks Ruby Bridges Malcolm X These are the Civil Rights figures of the history books. Their images appear on murals and monuments. Their stories have been told in biographies, films, plays and operas. Likewise, we have all heard
‘Rustin’ Opens a Book Kept in the Closet Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — How do we get through difficult times? How can we find a ray of hope when all we see are shadows? During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us turned to streaming services like Netflix to cope with our feelings of boredom and isolation. My personal favorites were works
‘All The Light We Cannot See’ Illuminates Dark Places Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Holocaust, Opinion, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Eric George Tauber “Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” — Barbie Okay. No. The iconic doll never said this. This quote actually comes from a Hindu tale in Baghavad Gita wherein Vishnu tells the warrior prince Arjuna not to worry about who lives and who dies in battle. Such choices are
The Buzz About Barbenheimer Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Opinion, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USABy Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — Pat Robertson, the founder of CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network), has died at the age of 93. Why write about a Christian media giant in a Jewish magazine? Robertson is noteworthy to us for both his controversial role in American politics and also for his relationship with Israel. Long
Pat Robertson: A Complicated Friend of Israel Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Israel, Opinion, USABy Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — I had mixed feelings about watching the movie Jesus Revolution because I remembered how our Jewish press reacted to Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ back in 2004. Writers who didn’t normally comment on movies had a lot to say about how this movie would surely be bad
Jesus Revolution: Why it Won’t Work Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Opinion, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — When I read the news that former President Jimmy Carter had gone into hospice, I began reflecting on his life and career. While I greatly admire his post-executive humanitarian work, Carter’s relationship with Israel and the American Jewish community is a bit more complicated. Hungry for Honesty In
Reflections on Jimmy Carter Read More »
Eric George Tauber, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, USA
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Museum Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, was originally built as the Union Terminal train station in 1933. As travel by train declined, the building received its last passengers in 1972, later re-opening as an Amtrak station in 1991 and then being refurbished as the Museum Center in 2018.
Cincinnati’s Holocaust Museum Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Holocaust, Opinion, USA
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — Several years ago, on the sixth night of Chanukah, Chabad set up a giant Menorah for a celebration at Mission Valley Mall. It was fun. Kids were busily making crafts. Some were dressed as Maccabees and Dreidels and there was Chanukah music coming from the speakers. This is
Why We Need Chanukah Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, OpinionBy Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — By now, you have likely seen the viral video of outgoing Congressmember Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri) voicing her impassioned opposition to the Respect for Marriage Act. Here are her own words: “This is the Democrats’ priority. Well, Mr. Speaker, I’ll tell you my priority: protect religious liberty. Protect people
Satire: Marriage Equality Unfair to Godly Straight People Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Trivia, Humor & Satire
I discovered the music of Ryan Cassata via YouTube. Ryan is a singer-songwriter and activist. Ryan sings about his life as a transgender man, issues with substance abuse, suicide and hate crimes. He began socially transitioning (living as a young man) at the age of fourteen and his activism for the trans community got him on Larry King Live at fifteen. Now 28, Ryan is also a grad student at the Pacific School of Religion working on a Master’s in Divinity and Social Transformation. I spoke with Ryan recently via Zoom. [Eric George Tauber]
Every Song a Protest: Interview with Ryan Cassata Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — Five years ago, on August 11, 2017, in the normally quiet college town of Charlottesville, VA, the peace was disrupted by the “Unite the Right” rally. The rally brought together Neo-Confederates, Neo-Nazis, the Klan, Patriot Front and other “militias” espousing White Supremacism. I don’t think any of us
Tracking the Foot Soldiers of White Supremacy Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Holocaust, USA