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In "Marty Supreme," production designer Jack Fisk ingeniously showcased the intersection of history and film by incorporating the historic Forward Building d...

Iran International, a leading Persian-language news outlet based in London, is leveraging its position to hold the Iranian regime accountable through aggress...

In an exciting showcase of Jewish culture, ABC's Dancing With the Stars introduced its first Hanukkah-themed dance on a holiday special episode. Choreographe...

The Israeli spy thriller series "Tehran" will release its third season on Apple TV+ on January 9, 2026, after a delay likely due to the Israel-Hamas conflict...

In "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, the story follows Marty Mauser, a Jewish ping-pong sensation from New York. Set i...

The film "The Secret Agent," set in 1977 Brazil during the military dictatorship, explores themes of identity, propaganda, and historical memory. Directed by...

Carrie Soloway, a Jewish psychiatrist whose journey as a transgender woman inspired the Amazon series "Transparent," has passed away at 88. Born in London an...

December 2025 is set to be a festive season for Jewish television viewers, with a selection of new specials and series featuring Jewish themes and talents. H...

"Come Closer," Israel's 2025 Oscar entry, is a poignant film that intricately weaves themes of grief, love, and national tragedy, directed by Tom Nesher. Ins...

Zootopia 2's plot, centered on the expansion of climate-controlled neighborhoods and displacement of marginalized species, has led some viewers to draw paral...

The TV show "Doc," airing on Fox, showcases an accurate portrayal of Jewish mourning rituals in its fall finale episode. The storyline centers around Dr. Jak...

The short film "Carol and Joy," directed by Nathan Silver and produced by Natalie Portman, offers an intimate glimpse into the vibrant lives of actress Carol...

Bernard-Henri Lévy reflects on Mstyslav Chernov's film "2000 Meters from Andriivka," highlighting its focus on the raw and immersive portrayal of war. Lévy c...

"Wicked: For Good," the sequel to the musical adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, draws strong parallels to Jewish history and the Holocaust by highlighti...

Laurie Winer analyzes the film "Nuremberg," which uses historical narratives to draw disturbing parallels between the Nuremberg Trials of Nazi leaders and to...

Goldie Hawn, celebrated actress and iconic personality, has always embraced her Jewish heritage, despite her father's Presbyterian background. Raised with he...

The CBS television series "Boston Blue" offers a rare, authentic portrayal of a multi-racial Jewish-American family, resonating deeply with similar families ...

The miniseries "No One Saw Us Leave," now streaming on Netflix, dramatizes the real-life saga of Tamara Trottner, originally from the Ashkenazi Jewish commun...

Netflix has announced a new adaptation of Ira Levin's 1976 thriller novel 'The Boys from Brazil,' which centers on Nazi hunters uncovering a shocking plot in...

In "Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War," a new documentary available on YouTube and produced by Zandland, the complex moral dilemmas faced by Israeli soldie...

31 Candles, a rom-com directed, written, and starring Jonah Feingold, follows Leo Kadner as he awkwardly pursues a childhood crush by belatedly preparing for...

Lotfy Nathan's film, *The Carpenter's Son,* inspired by the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, stirs Christian controversy but ultimately fails to break new ground. W...

Brooklyn's Shalom Japan, a Jewish-Japanese fusion restaurant, caught the attention of investors on the reality show Shark Tank. Owners Sawako Okochi and Aaro...

Laura Wasser, a prominent Jewish divorce attorney with a history of representing celebrity clients, has inspired a new Hulu legal drama, "Alls Fair," featuri...

Pope Leo XIV has chosen Roberto Benigni's controversial Holocaust film, "Life Is Beautiful," as one of his favorite movies, highlighting its polarizing impac...

The film "Nuremberg," directed by James Vanderbilt, attempts to tackle the complex history of the Nuremberg trials with a focus on the relationship between p...

Sid Caesar, the seminal figure of American comedy in the early days of television, is the focus of David Margolick's biography, which delves into how Caesar'...

Eid, a groundbreaking Israeli film directed by Bedouin filmmaker Yousef Abo Madegem, portrays the challenges and aspirations of its protagonist, embodied by ...

BBC's leadership, including Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness, resigned following accusations of editorial bias. These claims emerge...

"Bella" is a co-directed Israeli film by Jamal Khalaily and Zohar Shachar that follows Yaki, a struggling musician, as he attempts to retrieve a valuable dov...

Boston Blue, a new spin-off of the show Blue Bloods, centers on a family with both Jewish and Black heritage, reflecting the personal experiences of Jewish c...

Rabbi Rachel Kobrin reflects on the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," which presents a narrative about a young rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster falling in ...

"Nobody Wants This" on Netflix has triggered debate regarding its portrayal of Jewish women through stereotypes. Despite valid criticism, Rabbi Lisa Rubin ar...

"Nobody Wants This," the Netflix series starring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah Roklov, has been renewed for a third season, set to possibly premiere in Fall 2026....

Fran Drescher, known for her role in the 90s sitcom "The Nanny," recently shared a playful guide to Yiddish words on the show's social media platforms. Celeb...

"The Sea," directed by Shai Carmeli-Pollak, is Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars and tells the poignant story of Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who f...

"The Sea," directed by Israeli filmmaker Shai Carmeli-Pollak, has made its North American debut at NYC's Marlene Meyerson JCC as part of the Other Israel Fil...

The 19th annual Other Israel Film Festival in Manhattan offers a unique platform for Jewish and Palestinian filmmakers to present thought-provoking cinema th...

Veteran journalists Judy Woodruff and Robert Siegel engage in a timely discussion about the state of democracy and journalism in the United States, highlight...

Rabbi Jamie Field, initially inspired by similar reality shows, participated in Netflix's "Squid Game: The Challenge," bringing her Jewish values and rabbini...

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore is a compelling documentary about the acclaimed actress's journey as a Deaf Jewish trailblazer. Directed by fellow Jewish De...

In a Slack roundtable discussion, Kveller and Hey Alma staff dissect the perplexing developments of season two of Netflix's Hot Rabbi Show, "Nobody Wants Thi...

November 2025 sees a few "Jew-ish" TV offerings, primarily featuring Jewish actors rather than explicitly Jewish content. Highlights include Rachel Sennott's...

Pascal Bonitzer's film "Auction" serves as a recent addition to the genre focusing on Nazi-looted art, exploring the ethical and legal ramifications of art r...

Freed hostage Alon Ohel made an emotional appearance on the Israeli sketch comedy show Eretz Nehederet, showcasing his piano skills that helped keep his spir...

The increasing cultural fascination with "hot clergy," exemplified by the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," is critiqued for diverting attention from genuine...

"Nobody Wants This" continues to explore unique Jewish ceremonies in its second season, featuring a Jewish baby naming, or brit bat, in episode 5. The ceremo...

Nadav Lapid's latest film, "Yes!," features a provocative examination of Israeli society, continuing his tradition of merging political critique with avant-g...

The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative. The ...

In an engaging interview on Simchat Torah, Jewish actress Jackie Tohn shared insights into her role in "Nobody Wants This," highlighting her deep connection ...