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Forward Can ‘September 5,’ a film about Israeli hostages in a time of Israeli hostages, survive the news cycle? 20 Nov
The film "September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, recounts the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre where 11 Israeli athletes were killed, focusing on the ABC Sport...
20 Nov
Jewish Chronicle This Thai island is divine… No wonder The White Lotus took notice 20 Nov
The article explores the impact of popular media on travel destinations, particularly focusing on Koh Samui, Thailand. The author reminisces about the influe...
20 Nov
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world 20 Nov
Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust surv...
20 Nov
JTA Hulu’s ‘The Honorable Shyne’ documents the Jewish rapper’s beef with Diddy and new life as a politician in Belize 19 Nov
The documentary "The Honorable Shyne," premiering on Hulu, delves into the remarkable journey of rapper-turned-politician Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, a...
19 Nov
Kveller ‘Gladiator II’ Star Lior Raz Says Director Ridley Scott Is a Big ‘Fauda’ Fan 18 Nov
Lior Raz, the Israeli actor and creator of the television series Fauda, stars in HBO's Gladiator II as Viggo, a gladiator trainer, alongside prominent actors...
18 Nov
Forward A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty' 15 Nov
Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a...
15 Nov
Kveller A Series About an Israeli Palestinian Pop Group Is Coming to Paramount+ 15 Nov
Paramount+ will debut a four-part docu-series on December 3, chronicling the journey of as1one, the first Israeli-Palestinian boy band. Created by American m...
15 Nov
Forward An Israeli woman in playing Mary in a Netflix movie — and the outcry is getting weird 15 Nov
The casting of Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary in a new Netflix movie has sparked controversy across various religious and political lines. Some Christians...
15 Nov
Kveller Israeli Spy Thriller ‘Tehran’ Season 3 Is Finally Coming 14 Nov
Israeli spy thriller Tehran is set to premiere its anticipated third season on December 9 on KAN, following delays due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The new ...
14 Nov
Forward Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts? 14 Nov
The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes. Set in Nazareth, it fol...
14 Nov
Forward John Garfield and Paul Newman could have been contenders in ‘On the Waterfront’ 14 Nov
The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy. Garfield, originally co...
14 Nov
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Gaetz Tulsi RFK: An Infernal Golden Braid 14 Nov
The episode delves into the controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence in the Trump a...
14 Nov
Forward In this ‘Merchant of Venice,’ tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight 12 Nov
The latest production of "The Merchant of Venice" by Igor Golyak transforms William Shakespeare's contentious play into a debate on cultural perception and p...
12 Nov
Jewish Chronicle Gladiator II review: ‘a swashbuckler that slays expectations’ 12 Nov
Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," a sequel that surpasses expectations set by its predecessor. The film opens with an awe-inspiring spectacle of a Ro...
12 Nov
Kveller The ‘Shtisel’ Spinoff Is Finally Coming in December 12 Nov
Fans of the acclaimed Israeli drama 'Shtisel' will soon be able to enjoy a highly anticipated spinoff titled 'Kugel,' premiering in December. The series cent...
12 Nov
Forward A 'sci-fi documentary' dreaming of peace got banned in Israel. Why? 11 Nov
Lyd, a sci-fi documentary directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, imagines an alternate reality where peace reigns in the Middle East. The film crea...
11 Nov
Kveller Gal Gadot’s Daughter Just Celebrated Her Bat Mitzvah 11 Nov
In a rare family snapshot, Israeli actress Gal Gadot shared the joyous occasion of her daughter Alma's Bat Mitzvah on social media. Alma, who turned 13, symb...
11 Nov
Israel: State of a Nation Creating content about Israel 11 Nov
Former Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, shares how creating content about Israel provided her with a renewed sense of purpose following her military service. In conv...
11 Nov
Jewish Chronicle Does an inter-dating rabbi stretch the limits of liberalism? 10 Nov
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interdating rabbi, has sparked conversation about the evolving norms within Progressive Judaism concerning int...
10 Nov
Jewish Chronicle Anora review: ‘Romeo and Juliet with more sex and drugs’ 8 Nov
"Anora," a standout film of the year, spotlights rising Jewish talents, particularly Mark Eidleshtein and Mickey Madison. Eidleshtein portrays Vanya, a feckl...
8 Nov
Kveller Jewish TV and Movies to Distract Yourself From Election Anxiety 5 Nov
Facing the anxiety of election day, this curated list of Jewish and Jewish-themed TV shows and movies offers a perfect distraction. Highlighted selections in...
5 Nov
Forward Thirsty Philly voters were in for a surprise: Paul Rudd and some handy hydration 5 Nov
On Election Day, actor Paul Rudd performed a charitable act by distributing water bottles to young voters waiting in long lines at a Philadelphia polling pla...
5 Nov
Sonya's Prep There’s a what in my hotel room??? #aruba #gecko #sonyasprep 5 Nov
During a vacation in Aruba, the creator of Sonya's Prep encountered a gecko in their hotel room. This brief and lighthearted video captures the unexpected me...
5 Nov
Moment Film Review | A Real Pain 4 Nov
"A Real Pain" explores the enduring impact of generational trauma, focusing on Jewish-American cousins, David and Benji, retracing their family history in Po...
4 Nov
Jewish Chronicle The Midas Man review: ‘Epstein entrances in sympathetic biopic’ 4 Nov
"The Midas Man," a biopic on Netflix, explores the life of Brian Epstein, the Jewish manager whose tenacity and vision brought the Beatles to fame. Portrayed...
4 Nov
JTA This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council 1 Nov
Zack Weiner, a Jewish actor and screenwriter, turned his unlikely campaign for a New York City Council seat into a "reality movie" titled "Citizen Weiner." T...
1 Nov
JTA ‘A Real Pain’ is Jesse Eisenberg’s love letter to Poland, the country his family left under duress 1 Nov
Jesse Eisenberg's film, "A Real Pain," is a poignant and humorous exploration of Jewish identity, trauma, and reconnection with the past. Through the story o...
1 Nov
Kveller All the Jewish TV and Movies to Stream This November 1 Nov
This coming November offers a varied selection of Jewish-themed and Jewish-produced TV shows and films across streaming platforms. Highlights include new epi...
1 Nov
Kveller For Jesse Eisenberg, His Holocaust Movie ‘A Real Pain’ Is Personal 31 Oct
Jesse Eisenberg's film "A Real Pain" offers a refreshingly unique take on Holocaust movies, combining both humor and sensitivity in its portrayal of a herita...
31 Oct
Jewish Chronicle The Jewish Film Festival is back: Here are the must-see movies 31 Oct
The upcoming UK Jewish Film Festival in London, running from November 7-17, spotlights must-see films that delve into Jewish and Israeli experiences. Highlig...
31 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Venom review: ‘it’s not Marvel-lous’ 31 Oct
The review dissects the weaknesses of the final film in Tom Hardy's Venom trilogy, noting how the series fails to fully deliver on its intriguing premise of ...
31 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Dr Strangelove review: ‘Coogan is bang on the button’ 31 Oct
Steve Coogan takes on multiple roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical film 'Dr. Strangelove,' now showing at the Noel Coward Theat...
31 Oct
Kveller There’s a Jewish Ghost in the CBS Show ‘Ghosts.’ Is He Good Representation? 31 Oct
The CBS show "Ghosts," now in its fourth season, features a Jewish ghost character named Trevor Lefkowitz, portrayed by Asher Grodman. Initially fitting into...
31 Oct
Forward Jason Alexander lives out a lifelong dream, playing Tevye in 'Fiddler on the Roof' 30 Oct
Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on "Seinfeld," is set to fulfill a lifelong dream by playing Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof" at La...
30 Oct
Kveller Idina Menzel and Steven Spielberg Awarded the National Medal of the Arts 29 Oct
Idina Menzel, renowned for her roles in "Wicked" and "Frozen," was honored with the 2022 National Medal of the Arts by President Joe Biden, in recognition of...
29 Oct
Forward For 'Ragtime' star Brandon Uranowitz, to be Jewish is to be hopeful 29 Oct
Brandon Uranowitz's portrayal of Tateh in the Encores! revival of Ragtime at the New York City Center offers a deeply Jewish lens on themes of hope and cultu...
29 Oct
Kveller Rachel Bloom’s New Netflix Special Is an Inherently Jewish Exploration of Mortality 29 Oct
Rachel Bloom's new Netflix special, "Death, Let Me Do My Show," delves into mortality through a Jewish lens despite her atheism. Although Bloom frequently as...
29 Oct
Forward Is Seth Meyers Jewish? His wife, kids and jokes are. 29 Oct
Seth Meyers delves into his connection to Judaism in his new comedy special, 'Dad Man Walking,' aired on Max. Although not Jewish by faith, Meyers discovered...
29 Oct
Lilith A New Andrea Dworkin Documentary 28 Oct
Award-winning filmmaker Roberta Pyzel's 57-minute documentary, "Dworkin," revisits the influential work and thoughts of Andrea Dworkin, a formidable feminist...
28 Oct
Kveller Everything We Know About ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 28 Oct
"Nobody Wants This," Netflix's new comedy featuring Adam Brody as a rabbi in love with a non-Jewish woman, has quickly gained popularity, leading to its rene...
28 Oct
Moment Five Jewish Horror Movies to Watch at Halloween 26 Oct
For those looking to add a Jewish twist to their Halloween viewing, Andy Freedman suggests five horror films infused with Jewish themes and history. These fi...
26 Oct
Forward A gory horror series with Billy Crystal and Itzhak Perlman? Who is this for? 25 Oct
The new Apple TV+ series "Before" features an unusual crossover of horror and comedic actors, notably starring Billy Crystal as a widowed child psychologist,...
25 Oct
Forward Newly single, Jewish chef Jake Cohen is bringing his style of easy entertaining to TV 23 Oct
Jewish chef Jake Cohen is taking his culinary talents to television with his new show "Jake Makes it Easy." Known for his engaging personality and Jewish-ins...
23 Oct
Kveller Adrien Brody Plays a Holocaust Survivor in the Upcoming ‘The Brutalist’ 23 Oct
Adrien Brody returns to a familiar narrative with "The Brutalist", portraying a Hungarian Jewish Holocaust survivor and architect named László Tóth. Directed...
23 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones If Harris Wants to Win, She Has to Try 23 Oct
The episode explores the challenges facing Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump, particularly in light of media tactics ...
23 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones If Harris Wants to Win, She Has to Try 23 Oct
Kamala Harris struggles to articulate a winning strategy in her campaign while Donald Trump's numbers inch upwards in public opinion, despite controversial s...
23 Oct
Jewish Chronicle The Apprentice review: ‘What would Melania Trump say?’ 23 Oct
Ali Abbasi's film, 'The Apprentice,' explores the profound impact that Roy Cohn, a notorious attorney from the McCarthy era, had on Donald Trump's formative ...
23 Oct
Hadassah Everyone’s Talking About ‘Nobody Wants This’ 22 Oct
The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has become a subject of discussion due to its portrayal of Jewish culture and s...
22 Oct
Jewish Chronicle Vanessa on Vanessa: ‘I vowed I’d never write this book’ 22 Oct
Vanessa Feltz, a prominent British broadcaster, offers an unfiltered look at her life in her autobiography "Vanessa Bares All," despite initially resisting t...
22 Oct
Forward This writer has finally forgiven Glenn Close; whether Glenn Close cares is another story 22 Oct
Bruce Eric Kaplan’s memoir, "They Went Another Way," chronicles his frustrating experiences in Hollywood as he struggles to get a series greenlit. Known for ...
22 Oct