Television/Film

Cheburashka, a beloved Soviet animated series character from the late 1960s, holds a significant place in Eastern European childhood memories and cultural relevance.
In 1968, following an anti-Zionist campaign by the Polish government, over 13,000 Polish Jews fled to Denmark, including Marian Marzyski, a successful filmmaker who documented their experiences on a boat in the film "Skibet/Hatikvah."
"Hitler's Hollywood" by German documentarian Rdiger Suchsland delves into the world of Nazi cinema from 1933 to 1945, exploring the films made under the regime of Joseph Goebbels, Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, during Hitler's rule.
Israeli television has seen a rise in series depicting the lives of religious Jews, showcasing iconic shows like Srugim, Kathmandu, Shtisel, and the latest addition, Shababnikim.
In a crossover episode of Unorthodox, hosts Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly podcast discuss early aughts TV, Jewish identity on social media, and Jewish cuisine.
Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzvahs.
The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jordan Hoffman and former FBI agent Asha Rangappa.
In a 2018 opinion piece, the author argues that the rush to condemn Woody Allen amid the #MeToo movement overlooks complexities in his case and should be reconsidered from a feminist perspective.
In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three significant topics in Israel.
The podcast episode discusses three main topics: the upcoming leadership primary in Israel's liberal-left Meretz party, the decision faced by Israeli writer David Grossman on accepting the Israel Prize, and the popular science-based reality show "Wedding at First Sight" in Israel.
The podcast episode features Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Somebody Feed Phil' on Netflix, discussing his global food adventures, including an episode in Tel Aviv with chefs Michael Solomonov and Uri Buri.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Mennel Ibstissem, a Muslim contestant on the French version of The Voice, who faced backlash over her past social media posts, including endorsing anti-Semitic figures and conspiracy theories.
Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebrities.
"Shababnikim" is a new Israeli TV dramedy that follows the lives of yeshiva students dealing with the death of their rosh yeshiva and the arrival of a new, strict dean.
"Shababnikim" is an Israeli TV show that has become popular both in Israel and abroad for its humorous and cutting portrayal of the lives of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) characters.
"Humor Me" by Sam Hoffman is a charming indie comedy with a Jewish twist, following the story of Nate, a struggling playwright who moves in with his father Bob in a retirement community and finds unexpected self-discovery and reconciliation.
In episode 117 of Unorthodox, the focus is on nose jobs and their significance in American Jewish culture.
In episode 113 of the podcast "Unorthodox," the guest Lani Santo, executive director of Footsteps, discusses the organization's work in helping formerly-Orthodox Jews transition to new lives outside their insular communities, referencing the Netflix documentary "One of Us" which follows the lives of three Footsteps members.
The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israel, predominantly through documentaries like "Desert Wounds" following Sudanese refugees and "The Field" examining the Palestinian Center for Nonviolence.
In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering famous and infamous relatives and revealing surprising connections to the hosts.
Jean-Pierre Melville, a prominent filmmaker, faced a devastating fire in his Paris studio during the filming of "The Samoura" in 1967.
"Steven Universe" is a popular show that explores themes of identity, family, and ethics through the adventures of Steven, a half-gem, half-human child.
In this edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag discuss a new documentary web series featuring three passionate and armed young women living in different parts of the occupied territories.
In an episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders discovered they are cousins through shared DNA, despite not having an identified direct connection on family trees dating back over 150 years.
Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his style.

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