Mishpacha
Software Savvy: Part 21
21 Jan 2025
In a complex scenario faced by Heshy, the owner of a car service company, Mendy, his assistant, introduces him to the benefits of Field Service Management (F...
21 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
London transfer and national tour for Fiddler on the Roof
21 Jan 2025
The Regents Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed 2023 production of "Fiddler on the Roof" will transfer to London's Barbican Theatre for an eight-week run, befo...
21 Jan 2025
JTA
On ‘SNL,’ Dave Chappelle recalls uproar over Jimmy Carter’s book ‘Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid’
20 Jan 2025
Dave Chappelle, hosting Saturday Night Live, touched on sensitive geopolitical topics during a monologue that included an anecdote about former President Jim...
20 Jan 2025
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‘Palisades or Palestine’: Dave Chappelle tackles Middle East politics in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue
19 Jan 2025
Dave Chappelle returned to Saturday Night Live, avoiding the antisemitic controversies that marked his 2022 appearance, and instead focused on the Israeli-Pa...
19 Jan 2025
Hadassah
‘September 5’ Captures ABC’s Coverage of Munich Massacre
17 Jan 2025
"September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, is a film focusing on ABC News' live coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, where Palestinian terrorists tar...
17 Jan 2025
JTA
Jewish comedian Gary Gulman’s new one-man show will make you laugh — and probably cry
17 Jan 2025
Gary Gulman's latest off-Broadway show, "Grandiloquent," offers both laughter and emotional depth as he shares personal stories of his Jewish upbringing in M...
17 Jan 2025
Forward
How the discovery of a secret tunnel inspired a film about Jewish resistance
16 Jan 2025
Richard A. Freund's archaeological validation of a legendary escape tunnel at the Ponary execution site has inspired a new film, "Resistance: They Fought Bac...
16 Jan 2025
Kveller
‘Shtisel’ and ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Star Hadas Yaron Is Pregnant With Her First Child
16 Jan 2025
Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in "Shtisel" and "We Were the Lucky Ones," announced her first pregnancy, expecting a baby girl in March. Ya...
16 Jan 2025
Kveller
Linda Lavin Was the Ultimate Jewish Mother of Stage and Screen
16 Jan 2025
Linda Lavin, an iconic Jewish actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the TV series "Alice," beautifully embodied the quintessential Jewish mother figur...
16 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
A Complete Unknown review: ‘Timothée Chalamet does Bob Dylan justice’
16 Jan 2025
Timothée Chalamet delivers a powerful performance as Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown," a biopic directed by James Mangold. The film explores Dylan's early y...
16 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want
15 Jan 2025
Comedian Rachel Creeger conceived her show, "Ultimate Jewish Mother," during lockdown, transforming the stereotype of the knowledgeable Jewish mother into an...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Why I’ve made another film about Bob Dylan
15 Jan 2025
James Mangold, the filmmaker known for big-scale projects like Logan, has taken a daring step in creating a Bob Dylan biopic titled "A Complete Unknown". Sta...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
In ‘Midas Man,’ a by-the-numbers tribute to the fifth Beatle
15 Jan 2025
"Midas Man," a film featured at the New York Jewish Film Festival, presents a by-the-numbers portrayal of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Directed by Joe Step...
15 Jan 2025
Unpacked
Did Jews Create Your Favorite Pop Culture Trends? | Unpacked
15 Jan 2025
Jewish creators have significantly influenced global pop culture, shaping famous trends and entertainment mediums. This video explores the Jewish impact on w...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Big Schlep
15 Jan 2025
"A Real Pain," a film by Jesse Eisenberg, explores the journey of two Jewish American cousins, David and Benji, as they navigate a heritage tour in Poland af...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Review of Books
The Big Schlep
15 Jan 2025
The film "A Real Pain," directed by Jesse Eisenberg, follows two American Jewish cousins, David and Benji, on a heritage trip to Poland post their grandmothe...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
A lost film about Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side returns to the big screen in NYC
14 Jan 2025
Breaking Home Ties, a silent film from 1922 about Russian Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side, has been rediscovered and restored for the New Yor...
14 Jan 2025
Forward
Can one of our most problematic musicals finally overcome its racist past?
14 Jan 2025
"Show/Boat: A River," directed by David Herskovits, revisits the classic musical "Show Boat" in the context of its controversial racial themes, blending crit...
14 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Babygirl review: ‘follow your heart’s desire’
14 Jan 2025
"Babygirl" is a provocative erotic thriller featuring Nicole Kidman as Romy, a successful corporate executive whose seemingly perfect life is complicated by ...
14 Jan 2025
Kveller
A New Netflix Show About Jewish Host Jerry Springer Asks None of the Right Questions
13 Jan 2025
The Netflix documentary "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" seeks to explore the legacy of Jerry Springer, a Jewish broadcaster whose infamous talk show...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
Alamo Drafthouse employees petition to scrap screenings of 1972 Munich film ‘September 5’
13 Jan 2025
Employees at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York City have petitioned to halt screenings of Tim Fehlbaum's film "September 5," which focuses on the 1972 Munich ...
13 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
How unhealthy is Uncensored? Piers Morgan’s show and the theatre of rage
10 Jan 2025
Piers Morgan's show, "Uncensored," serves as a platform for contentious debates on the Middle East conflict, yet risks amplifying extremist views by inviting...
10 Jan 2025
JTA
A.J. Weberman, famous for picking through Bob Dylan’s trash, shares his thoughts on ‘A Complete Unknown’
9 Jan 2025
A.J. Weberman, renowned for his controversial pursuit of Bob Dylan's personal insights through dumpster diving, shares his critical views on the new biopic "...
9 Jan 2025
Forward
Are these 22 films about Gaza headed to the Academy Awards?
9 Jan 2025
"From Ground Zero" is a unique Palestinian film shortlisted for the Academy Awards, comprising 22 shorts by different Gaza-based filmmakers. While eschewing ...
9 Jan 2025
Unorthodox
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How to Be a Jew ... like Jesse Eisenberg
8 Jan 2025
Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new film, "A Real Pain," which explores themes of grief and memory against a Holocaust backdrop, portraying these weighty topic...
8 Jan 2025
Kveller
Jewish Director Jeff Baena Made Movies that Were Dark and Divine
7 Jan 2025
Jeff Baena, a Jewish director known for blending dark themes with humor, passed away at 47. Influenced heavily by Jewish mysticism, his films often intertwin...
7 Jan 2025
Jewdicious
‘Nobody Wanted This’ — Especially a Lot of Jewish Women
7 Jan 2025
In Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' the portrayal of Jewish women has attracted significant criticism for perpetuating negative stereotypes. The romanti...
7 Jan 2025
Kveller
TV Star Josh Radnor to Host New Show About Jewish Books
6 Jan 2025
Actor Josh Radnor is set to host a new show and podcast titled "The People of the Book" on JLTV, premiering in late 2025. Known for his role as Ted Mosby in ...
6 Jan 2025
Kveller
Adrien Brody Pays Moving Tribute to His Jewish Dad at the Golden Globes
6 Jan 2025
Adrien Brody delivered an emotional tribute to his Jewish father, Elliot Brody, during his Golden Globe acceptance speech. Brody acknowledged his father's fo...
6 Jan 2025
JTA
Adrien Brody wins Golden Globe for portraying Holocaust survivor and architect in ‘The Brutalist’
6 Jan 2025
Adrien Brody has received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in "The Brutalist," a film about a Holocaust survivor ...
6 Jan 2025
Kveller
The Most Anticipated Jewish TV of 2025
3 Jan 2025
For Jewish TV enthusiasts, 2025 holds exciting promise with a range of anticipated shows. Highlights include the Shtisel prequel 'Kugel', diving into the ult...
3 Jan 2025
JTA
Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision
3 Jan 2025
Valerie Hamaty, an Arab Christian from Jaffa, is a frontrunner on Israel's 'Rising Star,' vying to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her rendi...
3 Jan 2025
Forward
From Germany, a ‘Sopranos’ set in the world of a Jewish delicatessen
3 Jan 2025
The new German TV series, The Zweiflers, creatively imagines a world where the Sopranos' Italian deli is replaced by a Jewish deli serving cholent, set amids...
3 Jan 2025
Moment
Film Review | The Brutalist
2 Jan 2025
"The Brutalist," reviewed by Andy Freedman, is a cinematic exploration of art, class, and identity amidst post-World War II America. The film follows László ...
2 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Mel Brooks offers Jewish joy as our revenge in The Producers
2 Jan 2025
Mel Brooks' classic film, "The Producers," has been revived in London, tapping into its timeless role as a cornerstone of American Jewish cultural expression...
2 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Claudia Winkleman: ‘I consider The Traitors contestants my children’
1 Jan 2025
Claudia Winkleman discusses her deep emotional involvement in hosting 'The Traitors,' a BBC game show inspired by the board game 'Werewolf.' Known for her ro...
1 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
How A Real Pain took Jesse Eisenberg on a road trip to his psyche’s ‘ground zero’
31 Dec 2024
Jesse Eisenberg's new film, "A Real Pain," serves as both a comedic and serious exploration of Jewish identity and historical trauma, featuring a narrative c...
31 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Venus of Salo review: A thriller with an unlikely hero from a dark period in Italian history
31 Dec 2024
The novel "The Venus of Salo" by Ben Pastor, a pen name for Italo-American author Maria Volpi Verbena, is a historical thriller set in Nazi-controlled Italy ...
31 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nosferatu review: Drips with gothic horror and launches Lily-Rose Depp
31 Dec 2024
A century after F.W. Murnau's silent classic, director Robert Eggers breathes new life into Nosferatu, weaving a Gothic tale enriched by Lily-Rose Depp's por...
31 Dec 2024
Forward
25 fairly feasible pop culture predictions for 2025
30 Dec 2024
PJ Grisar humorously outlines 25 pop culture predictions for 2025, blending speculative fun with Jewish cultural references. The predictions span various fac...
30 Dec 2024
Forward
Exclusive: Jesse Eisenberg discusses filming at Majdanek in ‘A Real Pain’
30 Dec 2024
Jesse Eisenberg discusses the filming of his movie, "A Real Pain," at Majdanek, a preserved Nazi death camp in Poland. Unlike other camps, the Majdanek State...
30 Dec 2024
Forward
Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize winner behind ‘Maus,’ plans graphic novel about Gaza
30 Dec 2024
Art Spiegelman, renowned for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel 'Maus,' is embarking on a new project that tackles the contentious subject of the Gaza ...
30 Dec 2024
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Jewish Studies Unscrolled: American Horror and Sidney Lumet’s film The Pawnbroker (1964), with Jeremy Dauber
30 Dec 2024
Jeremy Dauber explores the intersection of Holocaust trauma and horror in Sidney Lumet's 1964 film The Pawnbroker, discussing its portrayal of Sol Nazerman's...
30 Dec 2024
Kveller
These SNL Hanukkah Skits Are Comedy Gold
27 Dec 2024
Lior Zaltzman highlights memorable Hanukkah-themed sketches from Saturday Night Live (SNL), celebrating the show's Jewish roots and comedic portrayal of Hanu...
27 Dec 2024
MomentMag
Review: The Brutalist
27 Dec 2024
"The Brutalist" is a compelling new film from A24 that intricately weaves an American epic around a Jewish immigrant narrative, offering a profound perspecti...
27 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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What Do We Podcasters Read?
27 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast episode delves into how hosts prepare for their daily sessions, revealing a mix of extensive reading and casual spontaneity, ...
27 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
2024 in review: theatre
26 Dec 2024
2024's theatre scene brims with notable performances, including Andy Nyman's standout portrayal of Max Bialystock in the revival of "The Producers" and John ...
26 Dec 2024
Forward
The crucial Bob Dylan question that 'A Complete Unknown' fails to answer
25 Dec 2024
The article by Seth Rogovoy critiques the biopic "A Complete Unknown," which focuses on four pivotal years in Bob Dylan's early career. Directed by James Man...
25 Dec 2024
JTA
From ‘A Real Pain’ to ‘The Brutalist’ and beyond, Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?
24 Dec 2024
In 2024, Jewish-themed movies have featured prominently in Hollywood despite tensions surrounding antisemitism, Israeli politics, and the industry's diversit...
24 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
2024 in review: film
24 Dec 2024
A review of notable films of 2024 highlights both deeply provocative and entertaining works. "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Glazer provides a chilling na...
24 Dec 2024