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JTA Jason Schwartzman plays a small-town cantor with a spiritual crisis in ‘Between the Temples’ 19 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a film that follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, who works at a Reform synagogue in upstate New York and is str...
19 Aug
JTA Jake Paltrow’s ‘June Zero’ depicts Adolf Eichmann’s trial through the eyes of Israelis adjacent to it 27 Jun
"June Zero," directed by Jake Paltrow, offers a unique perspective on the 1961 trial and 1962 execution of Nazi Adolf Eichmann by focusing on Israelis around...
27 Jun
JTA At Reconstructionist Rabbinical College ordination, divisions over Israel share stage with 11 new rabbis 20 May
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College's recent ordination ceremony highlighted divisions within the movement regarding Israel, as tensions surrounding Isr...
20 May
JTA ‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ documentary salutes a Jewish comedy legend 22 Mar
"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a documentary honoring the Jewish comedy legend Gene Wilder, known for his iconic roles in films like "The Producers," "Blazing ...
22 Mar
Forward In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism 19 Feb
The documentary "God and Country," produced by Rob Reiner, delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States, exploring its history from the...
19 Feb
Forward ‘Blazing Saddles’ marks a half-century of hilarity — and controversy 6 Feb
Blazing Saddles, released 50 years ago, continues to generate controversy due to its use of racial and ethnic jokes, gay stereotypes, and offensive language....
6 Feb
Forward Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ brings up ‘Jewish lightning’: What does it mean, and is it antisemitic? 30 Jun 2023
The Bear, a drama series on FX and Hulu, has sparked controversy with its reference to "Jewish lightning." The term is used to describe arson aimed at collec...
30 Jun 2023
Forward At ‘The Fabelmans’ premiere, Steven Spielberg discusses how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical film 12 Sep 2022
At the premiere of his new film, The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg discussed how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical movie. The film, co-w...
12 Sep 2022