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Play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism wins 3 Olivier Awards
7 Apr 2025
The play "Giant," by Jewish playwright Mark Rosenblatt, highlights the antisemitism of celebrated children's author Roald Dahl and received three Olivier Awa...
7 Apr 2025
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At 87, one of the great Jewish film directors thinks there's still time to start over
7 Apr 2025
At 87, acclaimed Jewish filmmaker Claude Lelouch remains vibrant in the cinematic world, celebrating a new restoration of his classic film "A Man and a Woman...
7 Apr 2025
Jewish Review of Books
Form Without Function
7 Apr 2025
"The Brutalist," a film by Brady Corbet, dives into the immigrant experience in post-World War II America through the lens of Hungarian Jewish architect Lász...
7 Apr 2025
Unpacked
Who is Israeli Olympian Yarden Jerby?
6 Apr 2025
Yarden Jerby is a celebrated Israeli judoka who not only made history by becoming the first Israeli to win a gold medal at the World Judo Championships but a...
6 Apr 2025
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‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed
4 Apr 2025
Val Kilmer, the late Hollywood actor known for roles in films like "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever," also left a subtle mark on Jewish holiday cinema with his ...
4 Apr 2025
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From ‘October 8’ to ‘The Encampments,’ these new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience
4 Apr 2025
A series of new documentaries explore the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, from various perspectives, focusing particularly on its...
4 Apr 2025
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In 1913 Vienna, Freud meets Hitler — and the patient of his nightmares
4 Apr 2025
Set in 1913 Vienna, the film V13, directed by Richard Ledes and based on a play by Alain Didier-Weill, explores a speculative encounter between Sigmund Freud...
4 Apr 2025
JTA
Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen
4 Apr 2025
In a poignant moment for Jewish viewers, HBO's medical drama 'The Pitt' features a scene where the main character, Dr. Michael Robinavitch, recites the Shema...
4 Apr 2025
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Why Robby said the Shema on ‘The Pitt’
4 Apr 2025
The article explores a poignant moment in the popular medical drama, The Pitt, where Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, portrayed by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema...
4 Apr 2025
JTA
New HBO Max series ‘Reformed’ depicts a French woman rabbi inspired by Delphine Horvilleur
3 Apr 2025
HBO Max's new series "Reformed," inspired by Delphine Horvilleur, France's third female rabbi, weaves comedy and drama to explore the life of a young woman r...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Why Israeli TV Is So Good
3 Apr 2025
Israeli TV has become internationally acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of religious characters, a shift marked by the success of shows like "Srugim" and "...
3 Apr 2025
Sapir
Jewish Masterpiece: Blazing Saddles
3 Apr 2025
Mel Brooks's 1974 film "Blazing Saddles" is a satirical take on the American Western genre, challenging its established narratives with humor and absurdity. ...
3 Apr 2025
Kveller
The Jewish TV to Watch in April 2025
2 Apr 2025
April 2025 promises a varied lineup of Jewish TV offerings, both in returning favorites and new debuts. Existing shows like "Reformed," "The Pitt," and "Kuge...
2 Apr 2025
Forward
Val Kilmer was the voice of my generation’s Moses (and God)
2 Apr 2025
Val Kilmer, who passed away at 65, left a lasting impression on a generation as the voice of Moses and God in "The Prince of Egypt." Though not Jewish himsel...
2 Apr 2025
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How to Be a Jew … Like Ayelet Zurer
2 Apr 2025
Ayelet Zurer discusses her portrayal of Ahinoam, a complex biblical character, emphasizing themes of motherhood, identity, and faith. The episode explores ho...
2 Apr 2025
My Jewish Mommy Life
The Next Great Adventure Carry On! #travel #packwithme
30 Mar 2025
The video likely revolves around an enthusiastic journey or travel adventure, offering packing tips and showcasing the convenience of using Level8 luggage. I...
30 Mar 2025
Forward
In this Jewish family, everybody needs therapy — especially the therapists themselves
30 Mar 2025
Family Therapy is an Argentinian TV series directed by Alejandra Ciancio, exploring modern family dynamics through the lens of two married psychotherapists, ...
30 Mar 2025
Moment
Did Geopolitics Poison Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake?
28 Mar 2025
Disney's live-action remake of "Snow White" has sparked controversy and underwhelming box office performance, attributed partly to a geopolitical rift betwee...
28 Mar 2025
JTA
Maya Rudolph, James Schamus among filmmakers calling to protect ‘No Other Land’ team after director’s arrest
27 Mar 2025
Jewish filmmakers, including Maya Rudolph and James Schamus, have shown solidarity with Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning docum...
27 Mar 2025
Kveller
This French Jewish Actress Stars in New Show from ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Creators
27 Mar 2025
French Jewish actress Charlotte Gainsbourg stars in "Étoile," a new series by "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino. The s...
27 Mar 2025
JTA
Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet
26 Mar 2025
Rachel Zegler's tweet supporting 'Free Palestine' caused significant controversy for Disney, especially impacting her Israeli co-star Gal Gadot, who reported...
26 Mar 2025
JTA
Disney reportedly hired extra security for Gal Gadot after Rachel Zegler’s ‘Free Palestine’ tweet
26 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot, the Israeli actress renowned for her role in "Wonder Woman," found herself at the center of controversy after her co-star, Rachel Zegler, tweeted ...
26 Mar 2025
JTA
Leonard Bernstein faces his longtime rival in a new off-Broadway play
25 Mar 2025
Last Call, a new off-Broadway play by Peter Danish, dramatizes the storied rivalry between legendary classical conductors Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von K...
25 Mar 2025
Forward
What was Barbra Streisand's autobiography doing in ‘The White Lotus’?
25 Mar 2025
In Season 3 of HBO's series The White Lotus, Jaclyn, an aging actress portrayed by Michelle Monaghan, is seen with Barbra Streisand's hefty autobiography at ...
25 Mar 2025
JTA
Palestinian ‘No Other Land’ director reportedly beaten by settlers and arrested by Israeli military
24 Mar 2025
Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," has allegedly been assaulted by settlers in the South Hebron Hil...
24 Mar 2025
Kveller
This ‘Sesame Street’ Mitzvah Episode Teaches Kindness in Action
24 Mar 2025
A recent episode of Sesame Street titled "Mitzvah Day Mix-Up" captures an important Jewish concept by illustrating mitzvahs as acts of kindness through initi...
24 Mar 2025
The Cholent
Live with Max Steele
24 Mar 2025
This brief entry from The Cholent highlights the availability of their content on the Substack app, suggesting readers can access more of Max Steele's work v...
24 Mar 2025
The Free Press
Two Christians Made a Show about Jews. It’s Phenomenal.
23 Mar 2025
"House of David," a new Amazon show by Christian filmmakers Andy and Jon Erwin, delivers a compelling depiction of Jews through the biblical story of King Da...
23 Mar 2025
Forward
Is this new documentary giving voice to American Jewish anguish — or simply stoking fear?
22 Mar 2025
The documentary "October 8" sparks a debate over its portrayal of American Jewish experiences following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. While the film highlights a...
22 Mar 2025
Kveller
The Very Jewish Concept at the Heart of the ‘Severance’ Finale
21 Mar 2025
Kveller writer Lior Zaltzman explores the connections between the hit show "Severance" and Jewish traditions, focusing on themes like sacrifice and atonement...
21 Mar 2025
Forward
‘Operation Mincemeat’ is a musical farce about fooling Hitler — with nothing much to say about Nazis
21 Mar 2025
"Operation Mincemeat" is a musical comedy that recounts the true story of a British intelligence operation during World War II aimed at deceiving the Nazis w...
21 Mar 2025
Kveller
Gal Gadot Just Became the First Israeli Actor with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
20 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot, known for her roles in 'Wonder Woman' and 'Fast & Furious,' made history as the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fam...
20 Mar 2025
JTA
Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there
19 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot, the acclaimed Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, has made history by becoming the first Israeli actor to receive a star on t...
19 Mar 2025
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Why indie cinemas are embracing 'No Other Land' — even as U.S. distributors are staying away
18 Mar 2025
"No Other Land," an Oscar-winning documentary about Israeli and Palestinian activists working to save the West Bank village of Masafer Yatta from demolition,...
18 Mar 2025
Kveller
What’s the Real Story Behind Gal Gadot’s ‘Snow White’ Controversy?
18 Mar 2025
Gal Gadot's involvement in Disney's live-action Snow White has been a whirlwind of media attention due to multiple controversies unrelated to the film’s cont...
18 Mar 2025
Forward
How a Jewish man with Parkinson’s won ‘Jeopardy!’ after 24 years and a missed voicemail
17 Mar 2025
Harvey Silikovitz became a sensation as he became the first person with Parkinson's disease to win on the game show Jeopardy!, after an arduous 24-year journ...
17 Mar 2025
Jewdicious
Finding Meaning In "A Real Pain"
15 Mar 2025
"A Real Pain," written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg, follows Jewish American cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) on a poignant trip ...
15 Mar 2025
Kveller
‘October 8,’ a New Documentary About Antisemitism, Is in Theaters Now
14 Mar 2025
Wendy Sachs' new documentary, "October 8," sheds light on the rise of antisemitism from an international perspective following the October 7 attack on Israel...
14 Mar 2025
JTA
John Catsimatidis on Anthony Cumia: ‘He says anything antisemitic, he’s off the network’
13 Mar 2025
John Catsimatidis, owner of WABC, a New York conservative talk radio station, has publicly committed to terminating radio host Anthony Cumia if he makes anti...
13 Mar 2025
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She was teenage runaway, a German rock star and Berlin leading lady — now she’s playing Leonard Bernstein
13 Mar 2025
Helen Schneider, an American-born, German-based artist, is portraying Leonard Bernstein in Peter Danish's new play "Last Call," premiering Off-Broadway. Dire...
13 Mar 2025
Kveller
Alicia Silverstone Shares an Adorable Picture from Her Bat Mitzvah
13 Mar 2025
Alicia Silverstone, known for her roles in 'Clueless' and 'Batman & Robin', embraced her Jewish heritage by sharing a nostalgic photo from her Bat Mitzvah on...
13 Mar 2025
JTA
Anthony Cumia, right-wing shock jock with history of antisemitism, gets nationally syndicated show
13 Mar 2025
Anthony Cumia, a controversial radio broadcaster with a history of antisemitic and racist remarks, has received a national syndication deal for his show on N...
13 Mar 2025
Forward
A "dreadfully Jewish" new play tells the story of a Grindr hookup gone awry
12 Mar 2025
"As Time Goes By," a new off-Broadway play by Danny Brown, explores the complexities of modern gay male dating against a backdrop of Manhattan and Jewish cul...
12 Mar 2025
Forward
In a totally ludicrous hit Netflix show, the trope of the magic Mossad agent returns
12 Mar 2025
The Netflix series "Zero Day" brings back the trope of the enigmatic Mossad agent, represented by a character named Natan, in a political drama involving a c...
12 Mar 2025
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How to Be a Jew ... And an Accidental Gunslinger
12 Mar 2025
Salvador Litvak, the "Accidental Talmudist," discusses his new film "Guns and Moses," about a small-town rabbi who becomes a gunslinger following an attack o...
12 Mar 2025
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David Bashevkin: 5 Things SNL Taught Me About Life (Purim Special)
11 Mar 2025
David Bashevkin reflects on the significance of comedy, particularly through Saturday Night Live's legacy, drawing lessons for Jewish life and community. Usi...
11 Mar 2025
JTA
Like other Jews I know, I’ve seen ‘No Other Land’ recently. Can we talk about it?
10 Mar 2025
Russel Neiss discusses the emotional impact and community silence surrounding the Oscar-nominated documentary "No Other Land," which highlights Israeli actio...
10 Mar 2025
Forward
Hayim Katsman was not involved in making ‘No Other Land.’ So why are some of the film's critics saying he was?
10 Mar 2025
The article explores misinformation surrounding Hayim Katsman, a peace activist killed by Hamas, who was mistakenly linked to the Oscar-winning documentary N...
10 Mar 2025
Future of Jewish
The Gaza war is the biggest failure of journalism in history.
10 Mar 2025
Jake Wallis Simons critiques the BBC's documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone," highlighting journalistic failures around its production. The involveme...
10 Mar 2025
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BDS wants a boycott of 'No Other Land.' As Palestinian and Jewish peace activists, we disagree
7 Mar 2025
In the face of a BDS-led boycott, the co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," one Palestinian and the other Israeli, stand by their co...
7 Mar 2025