Television/Film

Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, known for popularizing the phrase "___ from hell," passed away at the age of 76 after battling health issues.
"The Chef" is an Israeli TV show that predates the popular American series "The Bear" and focuses on Nimrod, a man transitioning from high tech to the culinary world in Tel Aviv.
Israeli filmmakers Dani Schoffman, Ruth Berdah-Canet, and Barak Rivkind are working pro bono for Israel's Hostage and Missing Families Forum to create compelling videos, including the viral #BringThemHomeNow campaign with over 150 million views.
Chinese actor Zhang Bingjun, known for voicing a character in the popular children's cartoon Boonie Bears, faced backlash for making antisemitic remarks on social media, calling Jews derogatory names.
"Lisa Frankenstein" is a film directed by Zelda Williams featuring a 1980s loner schoolgirl who befriends a deceased pianist that comes back to life in a cemetery.
Barbra Streisand was honored with a Life Achievement award at the SAG awards and delivered a poignant acceptance speech paying tribute to the Jewish founders of the film industry who fled antisemitism in Eastern Europe to create movie studios like MGM and Warner Brothers.
"One Day" on Netflix offers a fresh take on the familiar love story trope with its compelling characters and nostalgia factor.
Miriam Margolyes, the iconic Jewish actress known for her roles in Harry Potter and Call the Midwife, has released a new memoir called "Oh Miriam: Stories from an Extraordinary Life".
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham faced death threats after winning two awards at the Berlinale International Film Festival for his documentary on Israel's expulsion of Palestinians from West Bank villages.
In the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," the character Robert Rosie Rosenthal is introduced as a Jewish pilot who joins the fight against German Nazi forces during World War II.
"Wicked Little Letters" is a period comedy film set in the 1920s that revolves around a series of anonymous insulting letters received by a pious resident in Littlehampton, leading to a national scandal and a court case.
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges.
Israeli director Guy Nattiv and British actor Helen Mirren received a Dove Award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation for their collaboration on the 2023 biopic, "Golda," portraying Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
Former JFS boys and London entrepreneurs Joe Woolf and Nick Sunshine secured 60,000 pounds investment from Peter Jones CBE on BBC1's Dragons' Den for their gourmet gummy sweet brand, Tasty Mates, with flavors like Very Berry and Pear Crumble.
Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel.
In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention.
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle East in "Birth of a Conflict," the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in "Fauda," pre-state Jewish life in Jerusalem in "Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," mandatory IDF service among Orthodox soldiers in "Commandments," and societal tensions in "Our Boys" which touches on current events in Israeli society.
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 Cold War era to recent events like the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Mishy Harman, creator of the podcast Israel Story, launched a pop-up series called Wartime Diaries to capture personal experiences during Israel's recent conflicts in Gaza.
Tips on making money online through starting a YouTube channel or Instagram page in 2024, geared towards stay-at-home moms.
Arik Turkenich, the owner of an escape room business in Tel Aviv, created a live-action role-playing experience called Fauda: Explosive Lab.
"Pollard," a four-part documentary series, explores the life and legacy of Jonathan Pollard, an American Jewish U.S. intelligence officer convicted in 1985 for selling classified information to Israel.
Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theater.
Seth Zosky, a devoted Kanye West fan, was dismayed by the rapper's recent antisemitic remarks and collaborated with rapper CJ Capital and Jewish theatre creators Dan Petrenko and Tracey Erin Smith to develop a new play, "Pain to Power: A Kanye West Musical Protest," debuting at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre.
In the "Kosher Fiesta: Ep. 400" episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss kashering FIESTA dishware.

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