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In a poignant episode of PBS's 'Finding Your Roots,' Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan uncovers a previously unknown family connection to the Holocaust. Guided by ho...

Moshe Rosenthal's film "Tell Me Everything," showcased at the Sundance Film Festival, explores the intricate dynamics within a family amid the AIDS crisis th...

In this discussion, journalist David Margolick explores the impact of Sid Caesar on American television comedy during the 1950s, highlighting his role as a p...

Mira Fox critiques the repetitive genre of Jewish films that focus on grave warnings about Nazism and antisemitism, arguing that they often become tiresome a...

The HBO Max series, "The Pitt," addresses the ongoing trauma of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in a recent episode, focusing on its impact years later r...

The HBO Max series "The Pitt," featuring Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, pays tribute to the victims and survivors of the 2018 Tree of Life synag...

Marty Supreme, a Jewish-themed sports comedy starring Timothe Chalamet, garnered nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best actor for Chalamet. ...

In a memorable 1971 episode of Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcom "All in the Family," the show cleverly tackled antisemitism using humor and cultural repre...

Judd Apatow, a renowned Jewish filmmaker, pays homage to comedy legend Mel Brooks in a new two-part HBO documentary, "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!" The f...

The upcoming documentary "Queen of Chess" on Netflix explores the life of Judit Polgár, an extraordinary Jewish Hungarian chess player who shattered gender b...

Mel Brooks, at 99, remains a seminal figure in comedy, with his influence extending well beyond his jokes into cultural and social commentary. Featuring in a...

"The First Lady" documentary provides an intimate portrayal of Efrat Tilma, the first trans volunteer with Israel's police department. Through a mix of archi...

The Israeli horror series 'The Malevolent Bride' is set to premiere in the U.S. on ChaiFlicks on January 17, 2026. Set in Jerusalem's Haredi community of Mea...

Amy Poehler recently made Golden Globe history by winning for her podcast, "Good Hang with Amy Poehler," notable for its genuine humor and engaging guest int...

Rabbi David Wolpe discusses the renewed interest in King David within Christian pop culture, marked by several new productions, including an animated film an...

Isaac Simon, a Holocaust museum employee turned accidental actor, landed a role in the Oscar-nominated film "Marty Supreme" after being scouted at a baseball...

Jewish summer camps are cherished experiences that contribute significantly to Jewish identity and community belonging. In a discussion led by Moment Film Cr...

"All That's Left of You," Jordan's Oscar entry directed by Cherien Dabis, examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a testament of generational traum...

Paul Thomas Anderson's film "One Battle After Another" is both a political and personal endeavor, drawing inspiration from his family life and that of his pa...

An arson suspect in Mississippi, Stephen Spencer Pittman, shared a satirical cartoon clip mocking Jews on the same day he set fire to Beth Israel Congregatio...

In Rebecca Zlotowski's film 'A Private Life,' Jodie Foster stars as Dr. Lilian Steiner, an American-Jewish psychiatrist in Paris who becomes embroiled in sol...

Charles Grodin, known for his curmudgeonly roles and prickly public persona, is re-evaluated in a new documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause." Dire...

Michael Zegen, well-known for his portrayal of complex Jewish fathers on screen, notably Joel Maisel in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' has embraced fatherhood ...

Michael Aloni, known for his role in "Shtisel," will star in "Lost Paradise," a Jewish period drama backed by Darren Aronofsky and Alain Goldman, marking a c...

Henry Winkler is set to star in "Last Chance Lawyer," a new NBC legal comedy where he plays Howard Greenberg, a quirky criminal defense attorney. Known for h...

2026 promises a slate of engaging Jewish-themed television series, characterized by returning favorites, new adaptations, and fresh projects featuring Jewish...

"Shttl," a film by Ady Walter set in a Jewish Ukrainian village on the eve of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, captures a community's vibrant life just before i...

A recent BBC One episode of "The Repair Shop" featured a segment on a Jewish child's cello damaged during the Kindertransport. The program drew criticism for...

Paul Rudd, known for his charm and humor, shared a heartwarming Jewish moment on The Drew Barrymore Show. During the episode, he was surprised by a video mes...

January 2026 promises a rich array of television content with Jewish influences, ranging from dramas to documentaries. Key highlights include the third seaso...

Chris Marker’s 1960 documentary, "Description of a Struggle," offers a rare and insightful portrayal of Israel in its infancy, distinct from the typical outs...

Yitz Landes explores Raphael Bob-Waksberg's new animated series, "Long Story Short," which picks up where "BoJack Horseman" left off, delving into themes of ...

"My Neighbor Adolf," directed by Leon Prudovsky, is an unconventional narrative set in 1960s South America, where Holocaust survivor Marek Polsky suspects hi...

Josh Safdie's film "Marty Supreme" follows the journey of Marty Mauser, a Jewish table tennis player in the 1950s navigating personal and cultural challenges...

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress who recently passed away at 91, left a complex legacy marked by notable cinematic roles and a sharp ideological pi...

Amidst a challenging year for global Jewry, 2025 highlighted a remarkable surge in Jewish representation on television. "Long Story Short," a standout show f...

Sid Caesar, a pivotal figure in early American television comedy, revolutionized the medium with his live sketch-comedy program "Your Show of Shows" in the e...

In a review of 2025's Jewish cultural highlights, author Mira Fox dives into an array of notably Jewish films, TV shows, plays, books, and newsletters charac...

The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is advancing efforts to shut down Army Radio, a significant media outlet in Israel. This mo...

"This Ordinary Thing," a documentary by Nick Davis, highlights the often-overlooked bravery of non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jewish people during t...

Mira Fox critiques Hallmark's approach to Hanukkah-themed films, notably criticizing their tendency to blend Jewish and Christian traditions in a way that ca...

Angel Studios has released an animated film titled "David," targeting a younger audience with a sanitized retelling of King David's story. The film skips con...

Melissa Alt, a Jewish baker from Teaneck, New Jersey, shines on the Netflix show Is It Cake? Holiday, where her skills and Jewish pride make a delightful imp...

Rob Reiner, the famed Jewish director known for seminal works like "Spinal Tap," "When Harry Met Sally," and "The Princess Bride," was tragically murdered al...

Hollywood is reeling from the shocking deaths of Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Jewish film director and actor, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, found dead in ...

The unexpected death of Rob Reiner, a beloved director and cultural icon, leaves the world grappling with questions similar to those he posed throughout his ...

Rob Reiner, beloved actor-director known for film classics like "The Princess Bride" and "When Harry Met Sally," tragically passed away at 78 alongside his w...

The 2025 Hallmark Hanukkah movie, "Oy to the World," reveals much about the position of Judaism within mainstream American culture. Despite its past attempts...

Timothee Chalamet stars in the film "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie, which draws inspiration from the life of eccentric Jewish table tennis champion...

Sports commentators Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco Johnson sparked controversy by asserting that Jews "own everything" and are the "most powerful communit...