JTA
Israeli journalist criticizes West Bank ‘apartheid’ at Berlin film festival ceremony marked by Gaza war protests
26 Feb
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham faced death threats after winning two awards at the Berlinale International Film Festival for his documentary on Israel's ex...
26 Feb
Kveller
The Incredible True Story of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, the Jewish Hero in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’
23 Feb
In the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," the character Robert Rosie Rosenthal is introduced as a Jewish pilot who joins the fight against German Nazi fo...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Wicked Little Letters review: A filthfest that’s too smug for its own good
23 Feb
"Wicked Little Letters" is a period comedy film set in the 1920s that revolves around a series of anonymous insulting letters received by a pious resident in...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
‘Why still write? What is there better to do?’
23 Feb
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges. His book "Last Post" fea...
23 Feb
Forward
'Golda,’ biopic about Israeli leader at war, wins top prize from Cinema for Peace Foundation
23 Feb
Israeli director Guy Nattiv and British actor Helen Mirren received a Dove Award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation for their collaboration on the 2023 bio...
23 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
JFS boy sweet talks the Dragons to the tune of £60,000
22 Feb
Former JFS boys and London entrepreneurs Joe Woolf and Nick Sunshine secured 60,000 pounds investment from Peter Jones CBE on BBC1's Dragons' Den for their g...
22 Feb
Kveller
The First Trailer of Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is Here
22 Feb
Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel. Directed by Tali Shalom Ezer, the show ...
22 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black
22 Feb
In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention. Films like "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Gla...
22 Feb
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How Hamas fooled the world - with Matti Friedman
22 Feb
In this episode, journalist Matti Friedman explores how Hamas has adeptly manipulated media narratives and international perceptions to serve its own aims, p...
22 Feb
Kveller
8 TV Shows That Illuminate Israeli History, Culture and Politics
21 Feb
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle Eas...
21 Feb
Forward
In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism
19 Feb
The documentary "God and Country," produced by Rob Reiner, delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States, exploring its history from the...
19 Feb
Forward
Telling Israel's war story, one voice at a time
16 Feb
Mishy Harman, creator of the podcast Israel Story, launched a pop-up series called Wartime Diaries to capture personal experiences during Israel's recent con...
16 Feb
My Jewish Mommy Life
MAKING MONEY ONLINE 2024!! Best Tips for Starting A YouTube Channel or Instagram Page in 2024!
16 Feb
Tips on making money online through starting a YouTube channel or Instagram page in 2024, geared towards stay-at-home moms.
16 Feb
Forward
Escaping Gaza, for fun: Israelis take to 'escape rooms' that mimic war
15 Feb
Arik Turkenich, the owner of an escape room business in Tel Aviv, created a live-action role-playing experience called Fauda: Explosive Lab. In this particul...
15 Feb
Forward
Hippie, hero, traitor, spy — the baffling legacy of Jonathan Pollard
15 Feb
"Pollard," a four-part documentary series, explores the life and legacy of Jonathan Pollard, an American Jewish U.S. intelligence officer convicted in 1985 f...
15 Feb
Forward
From a Jewish home in Queens to 'Sesame Street,' Broadway, 'Succession' and 'Job'
15 Feb
Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theat...
15 Feb
Forward
Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after last-minute venue change due to harassment campaign
14 Feb
The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater. The new location has been kept...
14 Feb
Kveller
A Ranking of Hallmark’s Jewish Romcoms
14 Feb
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel. The author critiques the movies based on their po...
14 Feb
Kveller
Jewish Shows and Movies That Celebrate the Art of Jewish Matchmaking
14 Feb
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking. It begins by highlighting the long-standing tradition of Jewi...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
My visit to the set of the upcoming TV series of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
14 Feb
A journalist visited the set of the upcoming TV series based on the book "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" in Slovakia, drawn by the powerful story of Lali Sokolo...
14 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
What Yanky Shapiro of Unorthodox did next
14 Feb
Amit Rahav, known for his role as Yanky Shapiro in Unorthodox, has been busy filming the upcoming Hulu series We Were The Lucky Ones, where he portrays Jakob...
14 Feb
Kveller
You Need to Watch This Orthodox Jewish Hallmark Romcom ASAP
13 Feb
Loving Leah, a Hallmark romance film, is a surprisingly charming and meticulously detailed portrayal of Jewish life. The story follows Jake, a secular Jewish...
13 Feb
Forward
London theater apologizes after comedian allegedly berates Israeli audience member who did not applaud Palestinian flag
13 Feb
The Soho Theatre in London has issued an apology after a comedian, Paul Currie, allegedly targeted an Israeli audience member who refused to applaud a Palest...
13 Feb
Moment
A Human Lens: Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through Film
12 Feb
Meital Orr, a professor at Georgetown University, teaches a course titled "Re-examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Literature and Film" that explore...
12 Feb
Forward
In Hollywood, the rarest of people — not a score settler or a tattletale, just a mensch
12 Feb
In his memoir, "Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions," Ed Zwick reflects on his 40 years as a writer and director in Hollywood. Known for pursuing humanist drama...
12 Feb
Forward
In play after play, artists keep asking the Jewish question to which there is no answer
10 Feb
The article discusses the growing trend in contemporary theater to explore Jewish trauma and suffering, particularly in relation to the Holocaust. Plays such...
10 Feb
Forward
Berlin film festival bars far-right party criticized by Jews from opening event
10 Feb
The Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) has disinvited five politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from its opening ev...
10 Feb
Kveller
The Trailer for Hulu’s New Holocaust Show ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Looks Incredible
9 Feb
Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter about her family's survival during the H...
9 Feb
Forward
In this oddball Netflix documentary about a Jew-ish cult, Israel will welcome space aliens and Jesus was a clone
9 Feb
The Netflix documentary series "Ral" explores the teachings of Ral, a self-proclaimed prophet known for his Ralianism movement. Ral believes that the term "E...
9 Feb
Tablet
The Forgotten Pioneer of Movie Music
9 Feb
Ottalie Mark, a forgotten pioneer in movie music, played a crucial role in the transition from silent films to synchronized sound. Born to Russian Jewish imm...
9 Feb
Kveller
Sheryl Sandberg Is Helming a Documentary About Sexual Violence of October 7
8 Feb
Sheryl Sandberg, a Jewish entrepreneur and former COO of Facebook, is making a documentary titled "Screams Before Silence" about sexual violence that occurre...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Matt Lucas’s chicken soup recipe will surprise some Jewish mothers
8 Feb
Comedian Matt Lucas shared his chicken soup recipe, popularly known as Jewish penicillin, with a twist. He uses a 32-liter pot to make large quantities, disc...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Dispatches from Amsterdam
8 Feb
Renowned British director Steve McQueen's new film set in Amsterdam, inspired by the book "Atlas of an Occupied City," explores the Nazi occupation of Amster...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish women always speak up. We refuse to be silenced
8 Feb
A Jewish woman, known for her adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" featuring a female Shylock, recounts facing increased police interactions ...
8 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
We must not allow the arts world to push us out
8 Feb
The author reflects on recent incidents in the British arts world where Jewish stories are being avoided or censored, particularly concerning the appointment...
8 Feb
Forward
‘Blazing Saddles’ marks a half-century of hilarity — and controversy
6 Feb
Blazing Saddles, released 50 years ago, continues to generate controversy due to its use of racial and ethnic jokes, gay stereotypes, and offensive language....
6 Feb
Jewish Chronicle
Curb’s focus on the trivial and shallow is about life itself
6 Feb
The text delves into the essence of Jewish comedy through the lens of shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and stand-up routines by Lenny Bruce, emphasizing how...
6 Feb
Tablet
The People Behind ‘The Chosen’
6 Feb
The Chosen, a TV show about the life of Jesus, has become a surprise hit in the U.S., even attracting Jewish fans. Showrunner Dallas Jenkins is aware of the ...
6 Feb
Forward
The 1939 Yiddish melodrama ‘Mothers of Today’ is silly but fun
5 Feb
The 1939 Yiddish film "Mothers of Today" depicts the clash between old-world values and modernity through the characters of Mrs. Valdman, a traditional neigh...
5 Feb
Forward
‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ revives the most authentic video of Bob Dylan ever
5 Feb
In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the Wor...
5 Feb
Forward
When Carl Weathers dedicated a Torah scroll with Jerry Stiller
5 Feb
Carl Weathers, the late football player turned actor, had a memorable and meaningful role in the TV show "In the Heat of the Night." In a 1994 episode titled...
5 Feb
JTA
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ season 12 premiere raises a question: Will Larry go to Israel?
5 Feb
In the premiere episode of the 12th and final season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David contemplates going to Israel, along with his housemate Leon. The ep...
5 Feb
Jewish History Lectures
YouTube Creator Award for 100k Jewish History Subscribers. Thank you!!
4 Feb
A YouTube creator receives the Silver Play Creator Award for reaching 100k subscribers interested in Jewish History, expressing gratitude and looking forward...
4 Feb
Kveller
New ‘Back to Black’ Trailer Features Amy Winehouse In Star of David Necklace
2 Feb
The first full trailer for the biopic Back to Black, portraying the life of Amy Winehouse, features scenes of the Jewish singer wearing a Star of David neckl...
2 Feb
Kveller
Jewish ‘Stranger Things’ Star Noah Schnapp’s Message About the Israel/Palestine Discourse Strikes a Chord
2 Feb
Jewish actor Noah Schnapp, known for his role in Stranger Things, recently addressed the controversy surrounding his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. ...
2 Feb
Forward
The oral history of ‘Palestinian Chicken,’ Larry David's favorite episode of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
2 Feb
The episode "Palestinian Chicken" from Larry David's show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has become one of the show's most beloved episodes. It tells the story of a ...
2 Feb
Tablet
‘The Book of Clarence’ is a Raw, Funny Epistle about Faith
2 Feb
"The Book of Clarence" is a new film that takes place in Jerusalem in the year 33 A.D. and explores faith. The film features an all-Black cast and follows th...
2 Feb
Unorthodox
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Higher Ground: Ep. 398
1 Feb
Jewish actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler shares her experiences from starring in 'The Sopranos' and discusses her life and projects since then. The episode also high...
1 Feb
Kveller
A New Jewish Summer Camp Movie With an Incredible Jewish Cast Is Coming
31 Jan
Director Rachel Israel, known for the film "Keep the Change," has just finished filming her new star-studded and Jewish-themed movie, "Floaters in Manhattan....
31 Jan
Forward
The 18 most Jewish episodes of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
31 Jan
In the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David's character has embodied various aspects of Jewish identity and humor over 11 seasons, creating quintess...
31 Jan