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Kveller Natalie Portman to Play Jewish Scientist Rosalind Franklin in an Upcoming Movie 13 May 2025
Natalie Portman is set to portray the Jewish scientist Rosalind Franklin in a new film directed by Tom Hooper, based on the stage play 'Photograph 51' by Ann...
13 May 2025
JTA This film about Israeli architect Ada Karmi-Melamede, 88, is about beautiful buildings and so much more 9 May 2025
"Ada: My Mother the Architect" is a documentary by New York-based filmmaker Yael Melamede, capturing the life and work of her mother, Ada Karmi-Melamede, a p...
9 May 2025
Forward On a clever new show, a female rabbi makes Judaism modern 8 May 2025
Reformed, a new French comedy on HBO Max, follows La Schmoll, a female rabbi inspired by Delphine Horvilleur, as she navigates the complexities of Judaism an...
8 May 2025
Kveller A Tribute to Jewish Comedian Joan Rivers Is Coming to NBC and Peacock 7 May 2025
An upcoming tribute show, "Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute," celebrates the legacy of Jewish comedian Joan Rivers, featuring iconic comedians and ...
7 May 2025
Kveller Paul Rudd Dishes on His Past as a Bar and Bat Mitzvah DJ 7 May 2025
Paul Rudd once worked as a DJ for bar and bat mitzvahs during his acting school days, using his skills to entertain young crowds with hit tunes of the late 8...
7 May 2025
Forward Is it time for ‘Asterix’ to retire the 'Roman' salute? 7 May 2025
PJ Grisar explores the continued use of the Roman salute in the new Netflix series "Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight," questioning its relevance and potential...
7 May 2025
Forward Is ‘Andor’ about Jews, Palestinians — or both and/or neither? 7 May 2025
The article examines the cultural and political inspirations behind the second season of the Star Wars series "Andor," particularly highlighting its parallel...
7 May 2025
Kveller Gal Gadot to Star as Holocaust Survivor in Upcoming Movie 6 May 2025
Gal Gadot is returning to the big screen as a Holocaust survivor in the upcoming film Ruin, a gritty post-WWII drama where her character collaborates with an...
6 May 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Lights! Camera! Tariffs! 6 May 2025
The discussion primarily focuses on Trump's tariff plan on foreign films, deeming it impractical and misguided, while delving into broader issues surrounding...
6 May 2025
Hadassah In Praise of Fictional Jewish Moms 5 May 2025
Fictional Jewish mothers have become a staple in literature and media, often serving as complex characters that blend humor, wisdom, and cultural richness. T...
5 May 2025
Kveller Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Bad Boy’ 5 May 2025
"Bad Boy," a gripping new Israeli drama now on Netflix, intertwines the tale of stand-up comedian Daniel Chen's turbulent youth with compelling narratives of...
5 May 2025
Forward How Jews shaped the Western – and how the Western shaped Jews 4 May 2025
Jewish influence on the Western movie genre is explored in Jonathan Friedmann's new book, "Chai Noon: Jews and the Cinematic Wild West." Jewish filmmakers an...
4 May 2025
Kveller The Jewish TV to Watch in May 2025 2 May 2025
May 2025 is set to be an exciting month for Jewish TV enthusiasts, with a variety of shows highlighting Jewish talent and stories. Key releases include "Bad ...
2 May 2025
Forward Netflix's newest Israeli show has nothing to do with Israel 2 May 2025
"Bad Boy," the latest Israeli series on Netflix, diverges from typical Israeli-themed narratives, focusing instead on the struggles of juvenile delinquents i...
2 May 2025
JTA Seymour Weiner, Jewish WWII vet and Mets folk hero, dies at 98 1 May 2025
Seymour Weiner, a Jewish WWII veteran and dedicated New York Mets fan, passed away at age 98. Known as a folk hero to Mets enthusiasts, he was celebrated for...
1 May 2025
Tablet Sinners 1 May 2025
Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" unfolds in 1932 Clarksdale, Mississippi, presenting a narrative that intertwines racial history with supernatural themes. The s...
1 May 2025
Kveller Sasson Gabay Dishes on Season Three of ‘Tehran’ 30 Apr 2025
Sasson Gabay, the renowned Israeli actor, offered insights into his role in the third season of the spy thriller 'Tehran,' where he plays an Iranian Jew work...
30 Apr 2025
Kveller Mark Feuerstein Reprises His Jewish ‘Royal Pains’ Role in Upcoming Sequel 29 Apr 2025
Mark Feuerstein is set to reprise his role as Dr. Henry Hank Lawson in a sequel to the iconic show 'Royal Pains.' The new NBC show, still untitled, will see ...
29 Apr 2025
Kveller Israeli Show ‘Bad Boy’ to Premiere on Netflix in May 28 Apr 2025
Israeli show 'Bad Boy', featuring themes of juvenile detention and troubled teens, is set to premiere on Netflix in May. Created by Ron Leshem, known for the...
28 Apr 2025
New Voices Vatican Announces Next Pope is a Jew 28 Apr 2025
In a satirical twist, the Vatican has appointed Benjamin Goldberg from Brooklyn, a non-traditional candidate, as the new pope, marking several firsts for the...
28 Apr 2025
Forward In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode 28 Apr 2025
Nathan Fielder's latest episode of the HBO docu-comedy series "The Rehearsal" revives the controversy surrounding the removal of his Holocaust fashion episod...
28 Apr 2025
Forward In ‘The Rehearsal,’ Nathan Fielder fights the removal of his Holocaust fashion episode 28 Apr 2025
Nathan Fielder's docu-comedy "The Rehearsal" revisits his contentious poise on antisemitism through the eyes of Summit Ice, his Holocaust remembrance apparel...
28 Apr 2025
Kveller Emile Hirsch Stars in New Movie About Israeli Artist and Holocaust Survivor Joseph Bau 25 Apr 2025
"Bau, Artist at War" is a new film starring Emile Hirsch, portraying the life of Holocaust survivor and Israeli artist Joseph Bau. Known for his multi-facete...
25 Apr 2025
Kveller Is ‘Kugel,’ the Prequel to ‘Shtisel,’ Worth the Watch? 25 Apr 2025
Kugel, the prequel to the celebrated Israeli series Shtisel, offers viewers a new perspective on two familiar characters, Nuchem and Libbi Shtisel, set in th...
25 Apr 2025
eJewishPhilanthropy Funding ‘Gangsters vs. Nazis’: A journey 25 Apr 2025
Executive producer Bruce David Klein discusses the production of a documentary film about Jewish gangsters who combated American Nazis in the lead-up to Worl...
25 Apr 2025
Jewdicious Yom Ha Shoah | "Judgment At Nuremberg" 24 Apr 2025
Amid the observance of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, the importance of remembering the horrors and moral failures of the past is underscored by the...
24 Apr 2025
Forward In ‘Andor’ season 2, a Wannsee Conference reference, and a new sort of space Jew 23 Apr 2025
Andor's season two premiere delves into deeper historical allegories by drawing explicit parallels with the infamous Wannsee Conference, where the Nazis disc...
23 Apr 2025
Kveller A New ‘Clueless’ Show Starring Alicia Silverstone Is Coming 22 Apr 2025
Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a new Peacock series based on the 1995 classic film "Clueless," now confirmed by Amy...
22 Apr 2025
Kveller This French Jewish ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Actor to Star in ‘Fauda’ Season 5 22 Apr 2025
Mélanie Laurent, a celebrated French Jewish actress known for her role in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," joins the cast of "Fauda" for its upcom...
22 Apr 2025
Kveller Sasson Gabay Makes a Charming Return to His ‘Shtisel’ Character in ‘Kugel’ 21 Apr 2025
"Kugel," a prequel to the praised Israeli series "Shtisel," brings back Sasson Gabay in his iconic role as Nuchem Shtisel. The show offers a deeper explorati...
21 Apr 2025
JTA How Abraham Lincoln in a kippah wound up making a $250,000 deal on ‘Shark Tank’ 18 Apr 2025
Ari Siegel, a Jewish entrepreneur, attracted attention on Shark Tank by donning an Abraham Lincoln outfit complete with a kippah and kapota to pitch his busi...
18 Apr 2025
JTA 18 questions for D’yan Forest, the world’s oldest female stand-up comedian 18 Apr 2025
Dyan Forest, at 90, is recognized as the world's oldest female stand-up comedian by Guinness World Records. Her performance, "90 Years of Songs and Scandal,"...
18 Apr 2025
Kveller Shari Lewis Made the Best Passover Special Ever 17 Apr 2025
Revisiting Shari Lewis' 1996 PBS Passover special, the article argues for its excellence as a children's holiday program. Featuring beloved puppets like Lamb...
17 Apr 2025
Forward In the new Fantastic Four trailer, a glimpse of Yancy Street’s Yiddishkeit 17 Apr 2025
In the newly released trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," viewers catch glimpses of the Jewish essence of Yancy Street, showcasing hints of Ben Gr...
17 Apr 2025
Tablet What ‘White Lotus’ Got Right 17 Apr 2025
The latest season of "The White Lotus" explores themes of spiritual searching amidst opulent backdrops in Thailand, integrating Buddhism as a central motif. ...
17 Apr 2025
Forward How the Hebrew Bible helped me write He-Man (and a Salvation Army special) 16 Apr 2025
Michael Halperin recounts how his Jewish upbringing and knowledge of the Hebrew Bible influenced his career in writing scripts for popular media, including t...
16 Apr 2025
JTA ‘Shtisel’ star Sasson Gabay is happy to be back playing a complex haredi Orthodox Jew in ‘Kugel’ 16 Apr 2025
Sasson Gabay, renowned for his role as Nuhem Shtisel in the acclaimed series "Shtisel," returns to portray the character in the prequel series "Kugel." Set i...
16 Apr 2025
Kveller Phil Rosenthal Finally Learns to Love Matzah 16 Apr 2025
Phil Rosenthal, known for creating 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and hosting 'Somebody Feed Phil,' recently overcame his aversion to matzah, a traditional Passov...
16 Apr 2025
Forward In 'The Rehearsal' season 2, is Nathan Fielder serious? 15 Apr 2025
Season 2 of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' delves deeper into his signature blend of reality TV and personal exploration, this time taking on the aviation ...
15 Apr 2025
Kveller This New Sitcom from the Makers of ‘Will & Grace’ Is Super Jewish and Utterly Delightful 9 Apr 2025
"Mid-Century Modern," a new sitcom by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the Jewish creators behind "Will & Grace," brings a warmly Jewish and queer perspective ...
9 Apr 2025
Forward Why Nick Jonas should not sing ‘Shiksa Goddess,’ the outdated song from ‘The Last Five Years’ 9 Apr 2025
In the Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years," Nick Jonas's performance of the song "Shiksa Goddess" has sparked controver...
9 Apr 2025
Kveller This Hebrew Prayer in Max’s ‘The Pitt’ Was One of the Most Moving Jewish TV Moments I’ve Ever Seen 8 Apr 2025
In a poignant scene from Max's medical drama "The Pitt," Jewish ER doctor Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle, recites the Shema prayer amid cha...
8 Apr 2025
JTA How ‘October 8’ and ‘The Encampments,’ two new documentaries on America post-Oct. 7, talk right past each other 8 Apr 2025
Two new documentaries, "October 8" and "The Encampments," reflect the deep divide in American perspectives following the Hamas attacks in Israel and the subs...
8 Apr 2025
Forward The only good Jews in this hit Christian TV show are the ones who follow Jesus 8 Apr 2025
The Christian TV series "The Chosen," popular for its depiction of Jesus and his disciples, faces criticism for its portrayal of Jewish characters, especiall...
8 Apr 2025
Forward 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
Forward 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
Forward ‘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
Forward 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