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The Apple TV series 'Your Friends & Neighbors' recently featured a Passover seder in its fourth episode, marking an authentic portrayal of Jewish culture on ...

Apple TV's "Your Friends & Neighbors" has delivered a memorable episode featuring a Passover seder, blending accuracy with cultural nuance. The show, set in ...

Euphoria, originally an Israeli TV show created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, has made waves since its adaptation for HBO Max. Rooted in the gritty realiti...

Noah Kahan: Out of Body on Netflix offers an intimate look at rising Jewish singer Noah Kahan, exploring themes of family, mental health, and identity. The d...

Sam Firstenberg, the Israeli-born director known for his cult B-movies such as "American Ninja" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo," is experiencing a renewe...

Sam Firstenberg, an acclaimed Israeli director known for cult B-movies, is experiencing a resurgence with the re-release of his lesser-known 1989 film, 'Rive...

Hallmark's announcement of a new movie, "Alls Fair in Love and Mahjong," has sparked controversy due to its perceived lack of representation and cultural sen...

Season 2 of HBO Max's medical drama "The Pitt" delves deeper into the Jewish identity of Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle. The show expands...

Ben Stiller reprises his role as Greg Focker with a Jewish twist in "Focker-In-Law," the fourth movie of the Focker series. The film continues the comedic sa...

PJ Grisar reflects on a 1980 debate between legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert about who is the funnier filmmaker, Mel Brooks or Woody Allen....

Stuart N. Brotman explores the absence of unapologetic Jewish representation on American television compared to the vibrant and culturally specific sitcoms o...

Rabbi Talia Kaplan explores the intersection of Jewish identity and the reality TV show Survivor by interviewing three Jewish contestants: Ethan Zohn, Adam K...

Unconditional, a new Israeli thriller series premiering on Apple TV, draws inspiration from real-life events involving wrongful detentions in Russia, notably...

The article explores the evolution of Holocaust-themed films and TV series, highlighting 12 significant recent releases that are currently available for stre...

Adam Lehrer reflects on how early parenting altered his perception of time and space, leading him to explore the HBO series, Industry. Initially skeptical du...

The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations. Ozon's ...

Netflix's comedic series "Nobody Wants This" is enhancing its Jewish narrative with engaging new characters in its third season, starring Sarah Silverman as ...

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's latest film, "Yes!," presents a provocative and satirical depiction of Israel following the events of October 7. The movie is...

Kenny Vance, an 82-year-old Jewish music legend, has made his film directing debut with 'Heart & Soul: a Love Story,' a documentary celebrating the pivotal b...

In a reflection on the impact of Stanley Kubrick's films, particularly "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange," David Mikics explores how these movi...

"Premarital," a new comedy starring Jim O'Heir, grapples with themes of religious humor and cultural identity as it depicts the comedic tension of a pastor's...

April 2026 brings a diverse lineup of Jewish and Jew-ish television and films for streaming audiences to enjoy. Notable entries include "Merrily We Roll Alon...

Gene Shalit, the iconic television critic known for his eccentric personality and distinctive Jew-fro and mustache, celebrated his 100th birthday on March 25...

Natan Slifkin examines the Orthodox Jewish community's critical reception of the DreamWorks film "The Prince of Egypt," focusing on its portrayal of Moses. W...

"The Faithful," a three-episode miniseries available on Hulu, seeks to reimagine and humanize the stories of the biblical matriarchs—Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, an...

"The Faithful: Women of the Bible" is a three-part TV series on Fox exploring the lives of Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, and Hagar. Created by Carol Mendelso...

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's film "Yes!" is a scathing satire on the intertwining of art and nationalism in Israeli society. Although written in 2021, the...

"Northern Exposure," a unique show from the early '90s, captures the complexity of Jewish identity through its main character, Joel Fleischman, a Jewish doct...

The short documentary "Plan Contraplan/Shot Reverse Shot," directed by Radu Jude and historian Adrian Cioflnc, explores the obsessive surveillance of Jewish-...

The play "Giant," now on Broadway, explores an imagined confrontation between Roald Dahl and his publishers following Dahl's antisemitic comments in a 1983 r...

David Mikics explores the decline of Hollywood as a creative industry, likening it to the bygone era of Renaissance painting. Despite the survival of iconic ...

"Fantasy Life" is an upcoming Jewish-themed film starring Amanda Peet, set for release on April 3. The story revolves around Sam Stein, an out-of-work parale...

Andrew Ginsburg, a 46-year-old father from Southport, Connecticut, who has frequently been compared to John F. Kennedy Jr., embraced the resemblance by winni...

The Cholent article promotes its availability on the Substack app for both iOS and Android devices, offering audiences a more convenient way to access its co...

HBO's The White Lotus is gearing up for a potentially Jewish-themed season 4 with the addition of Max Greenfield and Sandra Bernhard to the cast. Alongside t...

Fox's new miniseries, "The Faithful: Women of the Bible," offers a fresh, if dramatized, perspective on biblical women, starting with Hagar, Sarah, and Abrah...

Frederick Kaufman's piece humorously contrasts the current digital age with medieval Europe's transformation into a complex society driven by measurement inn...

In a new Netflix documentary, Louis Theroux delves into the misogynistic "manosphere," where extremist online personalities promote traditional gender roles ...

Liel Leibovitz explores the rise of modern clowning in Los Angeles as a fresh alternative to traditional improv comedy. Unlike the quick quips of improv, clo...

The film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' offers a poignant look at the struggles faced by Palestinians. However, it fails to provide a comprehensive view of the br...

Billy Crystal delivered an emotional tribute to his longtime friend and collaborator, the late Rob Reiner, at the 98th Academy Awards. Their shared roots fro...

The 2026 Academy Awards featured a strong presence of Jewish stories and figures, including films like "Marty Supreme" and "Blue Moon." The ceremony highligh...

Rich Cohen reflects on the representation of Jewish characters in media, highlighting both historical stereotypes and evolving portrayals, particularly throu...

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known simply as Modi, brings his sharp observational humor to the forefront in his 2024 stand-up special. Identifying himself as the...

Netflix's upcoming film, "Roommates," features a star-studded cast, including Natasha Lyonne and Nick Kroll as the delightful parents of Sadie Sandler's char...

Journalist and author Chris Hayes will be joining Peter Beinart on a Zoom call to discuss his experiences and insights, particularly how he navigates the cha...

David Mikics' article laments the symbolic demise of Hollywood as the epicenter of entertainment, overtaken by digital advancements and shifts in cultural pr...

"Parting the Waters," a documentary by Michele Kuvin Kupfer, explores her journey back into competitive swimming at the 2022 Maccabiah Games after a 40-year ...

In a timely and unusual turn of events, a podcast episode featuring a discussion about war was unexpectedly interrupted by a real-time conflict. Hosts Uri Za...

Amy Sherman-Palladino, renowned for her work on 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Mrs. Maisel', is set to adapt Jennifer Weiner's novel 'The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits...