Kveller
Natasha Lyonne Plays Sadie Sandler’s Mom in Netflix’s Upcoming ‘Roommates’
12 Mar
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...
12 Mar
The Beinart Notebook
Chris Hayes
12 Mar
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...
12 Mar
Hadassah
New Doc Celebrates Israeli Olympian Swimmer’s Comeback
11 Mar
"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 ...
11 Mar
Israel: State of a Nation
🚨Breaking: podcast episode about war interrupted by war.
10 Mar
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...
10 Mar
Kveller
Amy Sherman-Palladino to Adapt Jennifer Weiner Novel About Jewish Pop Stars For the Screen
10 Mar
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...
10 Mar
Kveller
Was Calvin Klein the Jewish Matchmaker Who Set Up JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette?
9 Mar
The FX series "Love Story" fictionalizes the romance of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, leading to urban legends about Jewish fashion designer Calvin Klein, bo...
9 Mar
Chabad.org
Meet A Former Dutch Film Star
9 Mar
This episode of the "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" podcast features a conversation with a former Dutch film star whose personal journey is as compe...
9 Mar
Forward
As 'Death of a Salesman' returns to Broadway, the question remains — how Jewish is Willy Loman?
6 Mar
In light of its latest Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane, Arthur Miller's iconic play "Death of a Salesman" continues to spark debate over the Jewish ide...
6 Mar
Kveller
Jewish Mom Jamie Lee Curtis Kvells About Her Former Onscreen Son Daniel Radcliffe
6 Mar
Jamie Lee Curtis, known for her enthusiasm and pride as a "Jewish mom," appeared on the Today Show where she shared a heartwarming moment with Daniel Radclif...
6 Mar
Kveller
Ms. Rachel Features Hebrew in Her latest Episode
5 Mar
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel Griffin Accurso spotlights Hebrew language in her latest episode of "Learn with Ms. Rachel," amidst a theme focusing on friendsh...
5 Mar
Kveller
Why Lauryn Hill Was at Zach Braff’s Bar Mitzvah
5 Mar
Zach Braff recently recounted the amusing tale of Lauryn Hill attending his bar mitzvah, despite them losing contact after high school. Hill and Braff, who b...
5 Mar
JTA
A Jewish writers initiative launches its first film: a roommate comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson
5 Mar
"Bookends," the first feature produced by the Jewish Writers Institute Screenwriters Lab, is inspired by creator Noam Ash's personal experiences living with ...
5 Mar
Forward
The minotaur-slaying, dragon-battling hero of this video game is an old Jewish guy with back problems and an attitude
5 Mar
A new video game, The Eternal Life of Goldman, offers a fresh take on Jewish representation by featuring an unlikely hero: an elderly Jewish man named Mr. Go...
5 Mar
Forward
Why the loudest Jewish celebrity voices are not always the most influential
4 Mar
The article explores the influence of Jewish celebrities in promoting Jewish solidarity and cultural awareness. It contrasts the outspoken advocacy of celebr...
4 Mar
Forward
Tensions in Israel loom large in these Oscar-nominated shorts
4 Mar
Oscar-nominated short films, "Butchers Stain" and "Children No More: Were and Are Gone," poignantly highlight the persistent societal rifts in Israel followi...
4 Mar
Forward
In the face of conflict over assimilation, appropriation, colonialism and hegemony, a plea for human dignity through dance
3 Mar
Tatyana Tenenbaum's debut documentary, "Everything You Have Is Yours," follows dancer Hadar Ahuvia as she navigates personal and cultural conflicts through t...
3 Mar
Kveller
All the Jewish TV Coming March in 2026
3 Mar
March 2026 unveils a captivating lineup of Jewish-themed TV content, aligning perfectly with Purim and Passover preparations. This month promises a varied mi...
3 Mar
JTA
What the late Catherine O’Hara taught me about Purim and laughter
3 Mar
Reflecting on the comedic work of the late Catherine O'Hara, Tori Greene examines how her performances underscore the importance of maintaining cultural and ...
3 Mar
Kveller
Jewish Comedian Esther Povitsky Gave Her Second Baby a Perfect Zayde Name
26 Feb
Esther Povitsky, a Jewish comedian known for her role in 'Dollface' and co-creating 'Alone Together', celebrated the birth of her second child, a son named B...
26 Feb
Forward
A compelling horror series from Israel — even if you don't like horror movies
26 Feb
"The Malevolent Bride," an Israeli horror series streaming on Chaiflicks, captivates viewers with a blend of mystery, thriller, Kabbalah, and unexpected humo...
26 Feb
Tablet
The Wims of Political Cinema
26 Feb
Film director Wim Wenders' remark that filmmakers should avoid politics and focus on art has sparked debate in the global film community, particularly follow...
26 Feb
The Free Press
Tucker, Candace, and the Conspiracy-Theory Podcast Grift
25 Feb
Ashley Rindsberg explores the monetized rise of conspiracy-theory content on platforms like YouTube, focusing on Tucker Carlson's series "The 9/11 Files." Un...
25 Feb
Forward
How a new generation of comics is changing the face of Jewish comedy — and Judaism itself
25 Feb
A new generation of Jewish comedians, including Modi Rosenfeld, Adam Friedland, Raanan Hershberg, and Alex Edelman, are reshaping Jewish comedy by embracing ...
25 Feb
MomentMag
The Jewish Experience on the Small Screen with Walter Podrazik and Harry Castleman
24 Feb
Television historians Walter Podrazik and Harry Castleman explore the significant impact of Jewish creativity on American television, from its inception to m...
24 Feb
Mishpacha
No Apologies
24 Feb
Frum comedians have stepped up as significant players in the comedy world, carving out their own niche by drawing humor from the orthodox Jewish lifestyle. R...
24 Feb
JTA
The real Holocaust history behind ‘Papillon,’ the Oscar-nominated short about a star Jewish swimmer
24 Feb
Papillon, an Oscar-nominated animated short by French filmmaker Florence Miailhe, tells the poignant story of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish swimmer who faced Nazi...
24 Feb
JTA
Hugh Laurie rejects ‘Zionist’ label after his tribute to Israeli ‘Tehran’ producer sparks social media firestorm
23 Feb
Actor Hugh Laurie faced social media backlash after paying tribute to Dana Eden, the Israeli producer of the television series "Tehran," who passed away rece...
23 Feb
Forward
At Berlin screening, former Israeli hostages see film about their captivity rewritten after redemption
22 Feb
In a poignant screening at Berlin's Babylon theater, former Israeli hostages David, Eitan, and Ariel Cunio watched the revised ending of Tom Shoval's documen...
22 Feb
Forward
He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up
22 Feb
"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II t...
22 Feb
Kveller
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane Was an Amazing Jewish Dad
20 Feb
Eric Dane, best known for his role as McSteamy on "Grey's Anatomy," passed away at the age of 53 due to ALS, leaving behind a legacy as a devoted Jewish fath...
20 Feb
Forward
VIDEO: A review of ‘Marty Supreme’ in Yiddish (English subtitles)
20 Feb
Allen Lewis Rickman reviews "Marty Supreme," a unique film that is delivered in Yiddish, offering English subtitles for broader accessibility. The review hig...
20 Feb
Kveller
When ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Was Hit by a Shabbat Scandal
19 Feb
Reality Check: America's Next Top Model, a new Netflix documentary series, sheds light on the controversial aspects of the reality TV show, including a signi...
19 Feb
Kveller
‘Tehran’ Producer Dana Eden Was an Israeli TV Pioneer
17 Feb
Dana Eden, a trailblazing Israeli producer who influenced Israeli and international television, passed away at 52 while working in Athens on the fourth seaso...
17 Feb
JTA
Berlin film festival fends off criticism after jury president Wim Wenders rebuffs calls to criticize Israel
17 Feb
The Berlin International Film Festival faces controversy after its jury president, Wim Wenders, declined to make a political statement about the Israeli-Pale...
17 Feb
JTA
Frederick Wiseman, documentarian whose antisemitism experiences led to a career examining social institutions, dies at 96
17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of deeply insightful films examining social institutions. H...
17 Feb
Forward
Forever curious, never daunted, Frederick Wiseman sought to repair the world through film
17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, whose passing at 96 marks the end of an era in documentary filmmaking, was a luminary who dedicated his life to holding a mirror to Americ...
17 Feb
Kveller
Yair Keydar, the Son of a Cantor, Wowed Everyone on Netflix’s ‘Star Search’
13 Feb
Yair Keydar, a 12-year-old singing prodigy and son of cantor Magda Fishman, captured audiences' hearts on Netflix’s Star Search. Although he didn't reach the...
13 Feb
Tablet
18 Questions: Jill Kargman
13 Feb
Jill Kargman, the creative mind behind the TV show Odd Mom Out, speaks candidly in a witty Q&A with Tablet Magazine. Known for her dark humor and unique fash...
13 Feb
Forward
James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson’s Creek’ star, had longstanding ties to Israel
12 Feb
James Van Der Beek, widely recognized for his role in the '90s TV series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer. T...
12 Feb
Kveller
Late ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star James Van Der Beek Got Married in Israel
12 Feb
James Van Der Beek, renowned for his role in Dawson's Creek, got married in Tel Aviv to Kimberly Brook in 2010, blending his newfound interest in Kabbalah wi...
12 Feb
Kveller
Jewish Comedy Legend Sandra Bernhard to Star In Season 4 of ‘The White Lotus’
11 Feb
Sandra Bernhard, the celebrated Jewish comedian and actress known for her roles in "Roseanne" and "Pose," is set to appear in the fourth season of HBO Max's ...
11 Feb
Kveller
Minnie Driver to Play Jewish Matriarch Sarah in Fox’s ‘The Faithful: Women of the Bible’
10 Feb
Minnie Driver stars as Sarah, the first Jewish matriarch, in Fox's new series, "The Faithful: Women of the Bible," highlighting complex Biblical narratives. ...
10 Feb
Mishpacha
Spinning Past Sean Spicer
10 Feb
The article details a significant shift in Sean Spicer's career trajectory from his former role as a prominent White House press secretary to a more sideline...
10 Feb
Forward
The PBS series ‘Black and Jewish America’ gets it right — except the Black and Jewish part
9 Feb
Robin Washington critiques the PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," for its failure to adequately represent Jews of Color, despite i...
9 Feb
Between The Lines
‘And The Oscar For Best Palestinian Propaganda Goes To…’
8 Feb
Gary Rosenblatt discusses the influence of recent films nominated for the Best International Feature Film Oscar that depict the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ...
8 Feb
MomentMag
Moment 2025 Gala: Judy Woodruff
8 Feb
Judy Woodruff, the respected senior correspondent and former anchor of PBS News Hour, has been honored with the Robert S. Greenberger Journalism Award at Mom...
8 Feb
Forward
Why the Super Bowl antisemitism ad uses a familiar slur
8 Feb
A Super Bowl ad by the Blue Square Alliance to End Hate employs a seemingly old-fashioned antisemitic slur, "Dirty Jew," to emphasize its persistent relevanc...
8 Feb
The Free Press
The ‘Dirty Jew’ Ad Is Bad for Jews
6 Feb
Peter Savodnik critiques a controversial ad, funded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, that is set to air during the Super Bowl to combat antisemiti...
6 Feb
Forward
The Jew who put Hitler on trial — and the play that stages his story
6 Feb
Hans Litten, the Jewish lawyer who famously put Hitler on the witness stand in 1931, is the focus of Douglas P. Lackey's play, "Hans Litten: The Jew Who Cros...
6 Feb
Tablet
Why That Super Bowl Ad Hit a Nerve
6 Feb
Lee Smith examines the backlash against Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ad addressing antisemitism. Critics argue the commercial is overly sentimental or fails to ...
6 Feb