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Forward Can 6 hours of Billy Joel turn critics into believers? 17 Jul
Billy Joel, often considered a divisive figure in music criticism, is the focus of a comprehensive six-hour documentary by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, titl...
17 Jul
Forward Shari had a little lamb — and changed the world with her 17 Jul
Shari Lewis, famed creator of the puppet Lamb Chop, is the focus of a new documentary by Lisa D'Apolito that explores her dynamic career in children's televi...
17 Jul
Forward ‘No matter what, I will always be a Jew.’ Billy Joel opens up about his family’s Holocaust history 16 Jul
Billy Joel, in HBO's documentary 'And So It Goes,' delves into his family's Holocaust history, revealing how it shaped his identity and influenced his public...
16 Jul
Forward Does the ‘Superman’ twist ruin his Jewish roots? 14 Jul
In the latest Superman film by James Gunn, a twist introduces a controversial reinterpretation of Superman's origins that challenges his long-standing associ...
14 Jul
Forward Elmo went on an antisemitic tirade — and it strangely isn’t the first time 14 Jul
In a concerning turn of events, the social media account linked to the beloved Sesame Street character, Elmo, was used to disseminate antisemitic messages. T...
14 Jul
Forward ‘Jaws’ has been secretly Jewish for half a century 10 Jul
Steven Spielberg's "Jaws," celebrating its 50th anniversary, holds more Jewish elements than initially perceived. An unexpected discovery in a new documentar...
10 Jul
Forward Of course Superman is an immigrant — so why are Republicans mad about it? 9 Jul
Conservative media's backlash to director James Gunn's characterization of Superman as an immigrant underscores a recurring cultural debate over inclusion in...
9 Jul
Forward How Oct. 7 shaped a film about Zimbabwe’s Civil War 7 Jul
Embeth Davidtz, renowned for roles like Helen Hirsch in "Schindler's List," delves into filmmaking with her directorial debut "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Ton...
7 Jul
Forward Did ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ inspire a New York voting law? 24 Jun
A recent change in New York voting law permits the distribution of water to voters waiting in line, aligning with the quirky advocacy seen in the final seaso...
24 Jun
Forward 100 years collecting Jewish history, 24 million artifacts and only 3 rooms to fit it in 23 Jun
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research's centennial exhibitions, hosted in its modest New York headquarters, showcase a century of Jewish history and culture...
23 Jun