Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, saying actors feared repercussions of working with the Israeli writer...

Diaspora and antisemitism | Oct 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

A Chicago Jewish theater canceled a play by Israeli novelist Naomi Ragen after actors cited fears of professional repercussions for collaborating with the Israeli writer.

Ragen characterized the decision as a revival of McCarthyism.

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