Barbra Streisand
November 28, 2023, 6:38 am
In her own words: Barbra Streisand
According to a biography written by Neal Gabler about the star, Streisand was mocked and dismissed for acting and looking “too Jewish”.
By Jessica Abelsohn
May 30, 2023, 7:22 am
Bring on the musicals
The series, which runs weekly on Sundays until December, includes blueprints of the genre like Singin’ in the Rain and The Sound of Music, as well as off-kilter cult classics...
By Lindy Tamir
Barbra Streisand performs during Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time Hyde Park at Hyde Park.
May 3, 2023, 1:45 pm
Barbra Streisand awarded 10th anniversary Genesis Prize
The annual $1 million Genesis Prize, dubbed the Jewish Nobel, honours extraordinary individuals for their outstanding professional achievements and commitment to Jewish values.
Barbra Streisand presents the award for best musical at the Tony Awards in 2016. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File
February 15, 2023, 10:20 am
Streisand’s memoir on the way
Ryan Gonzalez, Caroline O'Connor, Katie Noonan, Elise McCann in To Barbra, With Love. Photo: Nico Keenan
December 16, 2022, 10:00 am
A love letter to Barbra
Barbra Streisand really has done it all with her career, which spans six decades, and she's not done yet. To Barbra, With Love is travelling around Australia to celebrate the legend's 80th birthday and 60 years since her first record was released. The AJN spoke to director Cameron Mitchell about the woman whose songs really are the soundtrack to so many lives.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Barbra Streisand (left) and Father John Misty Photos: Facebook
February 1, 2022, 2:50 pm
Father John Misty’s surprising new torch song
Singer/songwriter pays tribute to legendary Jewish diva Barbra Streisand on new song “Funny Girl”
By AJN STAFF
Israeli actor Shira Haas accepting her Ophir Award in 2018 for Best Supporting Actress. Photo: Flash90
July 16, 2021, 7:00 am
Portraying the lioness
Hollywood and Jewish royalty Barbra Streisand is bringing Golda Meir's story to the screen, tapping the shoulder of a thrilled Israeli actor, Shira Haas, to take on the lead role.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Load More

Enjoy Unlimited Access To The Australian Jewish News Website And All Our Online Content For AUD$18/month Or Just AUD$120/year.

Subscribe Now
Already have an account? Click here to log in