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A.J. Goldmann

A.J. Goldmann

A.J. Goldmann is a writer and critic based in Munich, Germany. A longtime contributor to the Forward, he writes regularly for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

The raucous world of "Yes" is unsparing in its satire of a country partying near the abyss. (Courtesy of Kino Lorber)
Posted inOpinion

Cultural boycotts of Israel just reached peak absurdity

A.J. Goldmann by A.J. Goldmann June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Nadav Lapid is a filmmaker whose work has become […]

Stained glass mural
Posted inOpinion

Germany excels at restoring old synagogues — but can they foster new Jewish life?

A.J. Goldmann by A.J. Goldmann October 22, 2025October 22, 2025
From "Coup de Chance," Woody Allen's new film with an all-French cast.
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Has Woody Allen ever told you how lucky he is?

A.J. Goldmann by A.J. Goldmann September 6, 2023

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