Television/Film

Nickelodeon's The Tiny Chef Show premiered an endearing episode featuring the creation of matzah ball soup by its tiny stop-motion cast, though without explicitly referencing Judaism or Passover.
"Fire Dance" is a TV series set in a Haredi world, focusing on the complex relationship between a troubled young woman, Feigie, and a charismatic married rabbi named Nathan.
"Monkey Man," Dev Patel's directorial debut and starring vehicle, presents a fast, furious, and gory revenge story akin to "John Wick," with Patel's character, Kid, seeking vengeance for his mother's murder in India's criminal underworld.
Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in both Israeli and American productions, including the Holocaust drama "We Were the Lucky Ones," found herself deeply connected to her own family history during filming.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" recently ended after a long run, leaving viewers eager for similar shows.
Hanna Slome, a 99-year-old Holocaust survivor in Queens, reveals her life-changing experience of being rescued by Sir Nicholas Winton during the Holocaust, depicted in the film "One Life" with Anthony Hopkins.
"We Were the Lucky Ones" on Hulu shines a light on the importance of faith and family in surviving hardship, depicting a Polish Jewish family's struggles during the Holocaust.
Alan Zweig, a filmmaker who took a different path from law to pursue documentaries after transformative trips to India, reflects on his career with friend Ralph Benmergui.
The upcoming biopic "Back to Black" about Amy Winehouse explores the vulnerable star's life, particularly focusing on the period between her albums "Frank" and "Back to Black."
A Philadelphia-area movie theater was ordered by a court to screen an Israeli film, "The Child Within Me," after its Jewish director initially tried to cancel the screening due to protests and concerns over endorsing Israel's actions during the conflict with Hamas.
"Back to Black" is a biopic about Amy Winehouse that portrays her life in a sanitized manner to avoid offending anyone.
The series finale of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" reunited Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, creating a conclusion reminiscent of the Seinfeld finale 26 years ago.
The finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" marks the end of an era of Jewish comedy with Larry David bowing out after a long and influential career.
April 2024 brings a variety of Jewish TV shows to watch, including the premiere of the limited series "Unsilenced" on Izzy, based on the case of Israeli President Moshe Katzav, and the continuation of shows like "We Were the Lucky Ones" and "Fire Dance."
In the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David faces trial for giving water to an elderly Georgian voter, in defiance of a law prohibiting such acts near polling places.
Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" which is now premiering on HBO and Max, delves into Jewish identity, assimilation, and the challenges of fitting into a society where one may not always feel comfortable.
Over 150 Jewish creatives, including notable figures like Elliot Gould, Joaquin Phoenix, and Ilana Glazer, have rallied in support of director Jonathan Glazer's Oscars speech condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory and calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israeli actor Amit Rahav, known for his roles in "Unorthodox" and "We Were the Lucky Ones," discusses his connection to Holocaust stories and Jewish culture.
The writer expresses strong dislike for the show "Curb Your Enthusiasm," detailing a visceral aversion to its humor and worldview centered on kvetching and portraying flawed, selfish characters.
The British comedy show "Hapless" (previously titled "The Jewish Enquirer") faced controversy when British Airways initially removed it from their in-flight offerings during the Israel-Hamas war but later reinstated it.
Hulu's series "We Were the Lucky Ones," based on the book by Georgia Hunter, follows the Kurc family in Poland during the Holocaust.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is hailed as a quintessentially Jewish show for its portrayal of Jewish sports fandom.
Comedian Judy Gold, in a recent interview, reflects on the rise of antisemitism and the importance of defending Israel in the entertainment industry.
The film "Mother's Instinct" explores the intense grief and psychological turmoil experienced by a mother, Celine (Anne Hathaway), after the tragic death of her child.
The author reflects on the parallel universes portrayed in science fiction like the series "3 Body Problem" and how it relates to the perception of events in the Middle East, particularly regarding casualty figures in Gaza conflict.

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