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Forward Dave Chappelle got one thing right in his already infamous SNL monologue 13 Nov 2022
In his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Dave Chappelle offered a piece of advice to Kanye West, stating that you should never say the words "the" and "J...
13 Nov 2022
Forward Israel's 2023 Oscar entry already feels like it's from another planet 3 Nov 2022
"Cinema Sabaya," Israel's entry for the 2023 Oscars, examines the potential for cultural exchange and understanding among Jewish and Arab women through a fil...
3 Nov 2022
Forward Has Leonard Cohen’s most Jewish song become a ‘Hallelujah’ for darker times? 26 Oct 2022
Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has emerged as a powerful anthem for unsettling times, resonating in various media for its dark, introspective tone...
26 Oct 2022
Forward How Columbus brought America its first Jew 10 Oct 2022
Luis de Torres, the first Jew in the Americas, accompanied Christopher Columbus on his voyage as a translator in the hopes of encountering descendants of the...
10 Oct 2022
Forward Is William Shatner’s ‘Life of Awe’ the memoir we need now? 2 Oct 2022
William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences. Shatner explo...
2 Oct 2022
Forward Why Mort Sahl should be the next host of ‘The Daily Show’ 30 Sep 2022
The author argues that Mort Sahl, the late comedian known for his political commentary, should be the next host of The Daily Show. The author proposes a holo...
30 Sep 2022
Forward At the Harvard of China, something brand nu — a class in Yiddish 18 Sep 2022
Yang Meng, one of only a few Chinese academics fluent in Yiddish, recently taught the first Yiddish class ever at Peking University in Beijing. The class att...
18 Sep 2022
Forward 'The Patient' is one of the most Jewish shows on television — should it have been more so? 29 Aug 2022
"The Patient," a psychological thriller featuring Steve Carell as the Jewish therapist Dr. Alan Strauss, is highlighted as one of the most authentically Jewi...
29 Aug 2022
Forward Why Jewishness — and Kabbalah — are key to understanding HBO's 'The Rehearsal' 2 Aug 2022
"The Rehearsal" is a new HBO show by comedian Nathan Fielder that explores the complexities of reality television and the nature of performance. Fielder, who...
2 Aug 2022
Forward Why ‘Nope’ spotlights Jewish prophets and mitzvahs 27 Jul 2022
Jordan Peele's film "Nope" is a thought-provoking exploration of how filmmaking affects both its subjects and viewers. The film presents an extraterrestrial ...
27 Jul 2022