The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Taylor Sheridan’s World
24 Dec 2024
The episode delves into the political and cultural themes explored by Taylor Sheridan, highlighting his unique anti-woke approach in Hollywood productions li...
24 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Which Jewish mother helped the BBC celebrate Chanukah right?
24 Dec 2024
The BBC's Saturday Kitchen is set to celebrate Chanukah with an episode of Celebration Kitchen, featuring Jewish chefs and celebrities. Viewers can expect to...
24 Dec 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Best TV of 2024
23 Dec 2024
The hosts of The Commentary Magazine Podcast discuss their favorite TV shows from 2024, highlighting both scripted and unscripted content across various stre...
23 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Inside the hysterical world of Zach Margs’ Israeli parodies
20 Dec 2024
Zach Margolin, also known as Zach Margs, has gained significant popularity as a comedian with hilarious impersonations of Israeli characters, appealing to a ...
20 Dec 2024
Forward
Did critics of the POW sitcom 'Hogan's Heroes' actually have a point?
19 Dec 2024
As Hogan's Heroes nears its 60th anniversary, its controversial portrayal of a Nazi POW camp raises questions about its impact on public perception of Nazism...
19 Dec 2024
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Why 'The Brutalist' resonated so deeply with me
19 Dec 2024
Daniel Libeskind discusses the profound impact of Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" on him personally. The film explores themes such as the Holocaust, immi...
19 Dec 2024
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‘Kugel,’ the ‘Shtisel’ Spinoff, Will Stream in the U.S. Soon
19 Dec 2024
Excitement surrounds the upcoming U.S. release of "Kugel," a spinoff of the popular Israeli series "Shtisel," set to stream on IZZY in early 2025. This prequ...
19 Dec 2024
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She’s Jewish and wrote 12 Hallmark Christmas movies (and 2 about Hanukkah)
19 Dec 2024
Julie Sherman Wolfe, a Jewish screenwriter and former stand-up comedian, has carved a niche in the Hallmark holiday movie universe, writing 12 Christmas movi...
19 Dec 2024
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In This New Disney Hanukkah Episode of ‘SuperKitties’, The Spirit of the Holiday Shines Bright
18 Dec 2024
Disney's animated series, SuperKitties, features a charming Hanukkah episode titled "Hanukkah Rescue." In this segment, superhero kittens Ginny, Sparks, Budd...
18 Dec 2024
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Between the Temples: A Movie for Every Season
18 Dec 2024
Between the Temples is a poignant film exploring themes of grief, renewal, and self-discovery, paralleling the introspection of the High Holy Days. Cantor Be...
18 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Goldie Frocks and Bear Mitzvah review: ‘this homage to the shmatte trade needs a slight trim’
18 Dec 2024
"Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah," staged at JW3, offers a creative Jewish twist on the classic fairy tale of Goldilocks, set in London's East End. Playwr...
18 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Producers review: ‘an edgy revival with a heimishe soul’
18 Dec 2024
Patrick Marber's revival of "The Producers" at the Menier Chocolate Factory brings a fresh, edgy take to Mel Brooks's celebrated musical. Andy Nyman shines w...
18 Dec 2024
Kveller
Hallmark’s ‘Hanukkah on the Rocks’ Gives Us That Jewish Holiday Magic
17 Dec 2024
Hallmark's 2024 Hanukkah offering, "Hanukkah on the Rocks," is a charming film that reimagines typical Hallmark romance with a Jewish twist. The movie center...
17 Dec 2024
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For Bob Dylan's biographer, 'A Complete Unknown' is a dream come true — even if it's mostly fiction
17 Dec 2024
The article delves into Elijah Wald's journey as an author whose book "Dylan Goes Electric!" inspired the new film "A Complete Unknown." Though the movie, st...
17 Dec 2024
JTA
‘The Brutalist,’ the epic new movie getting Oscar buzz, is built from the stories of postwar Jewish architects
16 Dec 2024
"The Brutalist," an upcoming film gaining Oscar buzz, spotlights the stories of Jewish postwar architects like Louis Kahn and Marcel Breuer through a fiction...
16 Dec 2024
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When Your Husband Just Wants to Eat... But You're an Influencer First!
16 Dec 2024
This comedic video playfully explores the dynamics of modern relationships where one partner is a social media influencer, emphasizing the humorous side effe...
16 Dec 2024
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This Hallmark Hanukkah film is a minor miracle
16 Dec 2024
Hallmark's new holiday film, *Hanukkah on the Rocks*, that fuses romance and comedy with Jewish life, showcases a vibrant Jewish Chicago setting. The storyli...
16 Dec 2024
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Every American Hanukkah special, movie and TV episode worth knowing about
16 Dec 2024
With Hanukkah's profile rising alongside Christmas, pop culture has gradually increased its Hanukkah content, moving beyond the instantly recognizable tunes ...
16 Dec 2024
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ABC Gives Trump $15 Million
16 Dec 2024
ABC's $15 million settlement with Donald Trump over George Stephanopoulos's incorrect statement on rape allegations is a significant moment reflecting the ma...
16 Dec 2024
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'A Complete Unknown' proves that one thing about Bob Dylan will certainly endure
16 Dec 2024
The review of the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' highlights Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of a young Dylan as commendable but suggests that the film f...
16 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Ami Kozak's Best Impressions
16 Dec 2024
Ami Kozak showcases his talent for impersonation by performing various impressions for Eylon Levy. The video highlights Kozak's comedic skills and his abilit...
16 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Comedian Ami Kozak Impersonates Cenk Uygar
16 Dec 2024
In this engaging piece, comedian Ami Kozak showcases his talent by impersonating Cenk Uygar, the well-known political commentator and host of "The Young Turk...
16 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Donald Trump Impression by Comedian Ami Kozak
15 Dec 2024
Comedian Ami Kozak presents a humorous take on Donald Trump through his skillful impersonation, showcasing his ability to capture the former President's dist...
15 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Comedian Ami Kozak Impersonates Jordan Peterson
15 Dec 2024
The video features comedian Ami Kozak showcasing his talent for impersonations, specifically taking on the distinctive voice and style of Canadian psychologi...
15 Dec 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Comedian Ami Kozak does an impression of Douglas Murray for Eylon Levy
14 Dec 2024
In a humorous exchange, comedian Ami Kozak performs an impression of Douglas Murray, a British author and political commentator, for Eylon Levy. This impress...
14 Dec 2024
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Why are the accents in Jesus movies so weird?
13 Dec 2024
Mira Fox examines the peculiar use of accents in films about Jesus and other biblical narratives, questioning the motivations and implications behind these c...
13 Dec 2024
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Hallmark's 'Leah's Perfect Gift' gets interfaith relationships right — and a whole lot else wrong
13 Dec 2024
"Leah's Perfect Gift," Hallmark's 2024 holiday film, is a typical rom-com marked by sappiness and predictable archetypes, but it handles the theme of interfa...
13 Dec 2024
JTA
‘September 5’ focuses on news, not Jews, in dramatizing 1972 Munich attack on Israeli Olympians
13 Dec 2024
"September 5" is a new film that revisits the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy, focusing on the media's role in the live coverage of the abduction and murder of ...
13 Dec 2024
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Road from Damascus - with Richard Haass and Alexis Bloom
12 Dec 2024
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the implications of the Assad regime's sudden fall in Syria and explore the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Ben...
12 Dec 2024
Kveller
There’s a New ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Hanukkah Episode
12 Dec 2024
The latest episode of Disney+'s Mickey Mouse Funhouse introduces viewers to a Jewish character, Hilda, in a segment called "Hanukkah at Hilda's." As Mickey a...
12 Dec 2024
Moment
test Sabbath Queen with Amichai Lau Lavie, Sandi DuBowski and Aimee Ginsburg Bikel
12 Dec 2024
Sabbath Queen is a compelling documentary by Sandi DuBowski that traces the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a rabbi and social activist born into a traditional Or...
12 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Rumours review: Cate Blanchett and Charles Dance in G7 satire
11 Dec 2024
The film "Rumours" offers a satirical take on global leadership, featuring Cate Blanchett as German Chancellor Hilde Orlmann hosting a G7 summit disrupted by...
11 Dec 2024
Forward
How Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner became “a match made in meshugas”
11 Dec 2024
"Gene & Gilda," a play by Cary Gitter, explores the tumultuous romance between Jewish comedy icons Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner, from their meeting on a film...
11 Dec 2024
Kveller
All the Hanukkah Kids TV Episodes & Specials to Stream Right Now
11 Dec 2024
Parents looking to share Hanukkah spirit with children have a plethora of streaming options with delightful Jewish episodes from popular kids' shows. Disney ...
11 Dec 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A ski trip with a difference in the town the Beatles loved
11 Dec 2024
The Austrian ski resort town of Obertauern gains fame for its Beatles connection, having played host to the band during filming for the 1965 movie "Help!" De...
11 Dec 2024
Kveller
Nickelodeon Host and Hallmark Hanukkah Star Marc Summers Wanted to Be a Rabbi
10 Dec 2024
Marc Summers, famed for hosting Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare,' is making a debut in acting with a Jewish-themed role. Born Marc Berkowitz, Summers once conside...
10 Dec 2024
Lilith
A New York Film Festival Focuses on Israelis and Palestinians
10 Dec 2024
The Other Israel Film Festival in Manhattan highlights the ongoing complexities of Israeli-Palestinian relations a year after the October 7 Hamas attack and ...
10 Dec 2024
Forward
In a gripping film set in 1930's Tel Aviv, lovers fight the tide of terrorism and colonialism
10 Dec 2024
Michael Winterbottom's film "Shoshana" delivers a powerful narrative by intertwining a love story with the complex political landscape of 1930s Palestine. Se...
10 Dec 2024
Kveller
In ‘Leah’s Perfect Gift,’ Hallmark Gets the Jewish Christmas Romance Right
9 Dec 2024
"Leah's Perfect Gift," Hallmark's latest holiday film, stands out as a quintessential Jewish Christmas movie, distinct from typical Hanukkah-themed stories. ...
9 Dec 2024
Kveller
Behind Meredith Marks’ Bat Mitzvah on ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Was the Perfect Rabbi
9 Dec 2024
Meredith Marks, a cast member of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," celebrated her bat mitzvah on national television at age 52, a poignant testament t...
9 Dec 2024
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‘A Real Pain,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Nobody Wants This’ rack up Golden Globe nominations
9 Dec 2024
The 2025 Golden Globes nominations showcase a diverse array of Jewish talent and narratives, from Jesse Eisenberg's Holocaust-themed 'A Real Pain' to Justin ...
9 Dec 2024
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The real problem with 'A Real Pain' is that it isn't Jewish enough
9 Dec 2024
"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film, critically observes the phenomenon of Holocaust tourism through the journey of two cousins on a heritage tour i...
9 Dec 2024
JTA
A new film spotlights how the Israel-Hamas war played out in poster battles on NYC streets
9 Dec 2024
Israeli-American filmmaker Nim Shapira's new film "Torn" documents the symbolic poster battle that unfolded in New York City following the October 7, 2023 Is...
9 Dec 2024
Moment
The Conversation
9 Dec 2024
The Netflix rom-com "Nobody Wants This," set in Los Angeles and focusing on the relationship between a rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster, has sparked signific...
9 Dec 2024
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Your Guide to Hallmark’s Hanukkah 2024 Movies
6 Dec 2024
Hallmark continues to expand its Hanukkah movie repertoire with two new films for 2024. "Leah's Perfect Gift," based on a novella by Catherine Beck, focuses ...
6 Dec 2024
Kveller
Netflix’s ‘Mary’ Stars Israeli Actors Noa Cohen and Ido Tako
6 Dec 2024
Netflix's new film "Mary," directed by D.J. Caruso, features Israeli actors Noa Cohen and Ido Tako in the lead roles. Set in ancient Judea, the film has draw...
6 Dec 2024
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Whose Banana Republic Is This Anyway?
6 Dec 2024
The podcast episode delves into discussions surrounding how certain political behaviors echo traits of banana republics, with a particular focus on proposed ...
6 Dec 2024
MomentMag
Channel 14: The Israeli Fox News
6 Dec 2024
Channel 14 has emerged as Israel's answer to Fox News, quickly becoming the country's second most-watched news source. The station is known for its right-win...
6 Dec 2024
Forward
What a landsman needs to know about ‘Landman’
5 Dec 2024
"Landman," a new Paramount+ series, plays with themes of real estate and oil rights negotiations, drawing loose allusions to biblical narratives, like those ...
5 Dec 2024
Forward
Leah Forster’s new off-Broadway show is anything but Orthodox
5 Dec 2024
Leah Forster, once a closeted Haredi teacher, is now a viral sensation and performer with her one-woman show, "That's Yentatainment," currently off-Broadway....
5 Dec 2024