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The article outlines a plethora of Jewish-themed TV shows and specials available for streaming during December 2024, highlighting a surge in Hanukkah-related...

Nightbitch, a film adaptation of Rachel Yoder's novel, explores the complexities and frustrations of motherhood through a lens of magical realism. Starring A...

Arielle Angel, Maia Ipp, and Menachem Kaiser discuss the film "A Real Pain," exploring its depiction of millennial Jewish identity amidst Holocaust themes. T...

The anticipation for Hallmark's annual holiday releases is met with mixed feelings, as the network offers its usual multitude of Christmas films but only a c...

Meredith Marks, a star of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, recently celebrated her bat mitzvah, an event featured in the show's fifth season. Born Mere...

The Other Israel Film Festival has returned to New York City's Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, focusing on the narratives of marginalized voices in Israel th...

"Basheviss Demons" is an off-Broadway production featuring three short plays inspired by the stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Nobel laureate. These plays ...

Sabbath Queen, a documentary directed by Sandi DuBowski, chronicles the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a unique figure born into a storied Orthodox Jewish lineag...

Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends celebrates Hanukkah in the episode "Hanukkah Heist," as part of Disney Jr.'s holiday programming. The episode centers...

"The Order," directed by Justin Kurzel, is a thriller that delves into the sinister world of white power groups inspired by the true story of the murder of r...

Jim Abrahams, renowned Jewish filmmaker and member of the comedy trio ZAZ, died at 80 in Santa Monica. Growing up in Milwaukee with Jerry and David Zucker, A...

"Sabbath Queen," a documentary by Sandi DuBowski, chronicles the life of Amichai Lau-Lavie, a figure navigating the intersection of traditional Jewish upbrin...

Shiri Maimon, one of Israel's most renowned singers, takes on the challenging role of voicing the character Elphaba in the Hebrew dub of the musical film Wic...

Elton John's musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada," featuring Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly, disappoints with its predictable plot and lacklus...

The article discusses the return of two prominent Israeli television series, "Fauda" and "Tehran," in the wake of the events of October 7, 2023, when the Ham...

Yair Keydar, an 11-year-old son of a cantor, is making waves with his debut in "Drag: The Musical" off-Broadway in New York City. Known for performing Hebrew...

Israeli TV series are making significant waves internationally, with the adaptation and inspiration reaching prominent platforms like Netflix. Following the ...

Wendy Litner's web series "My Dead Mom" humorously explores the continuing presence of her late mother's critical voice, addressing Jewish mother stereotypes...

"Lady in the Lake," a limited series on Apple TV+ starring Natalie Portman, offers a rare and intricate portrayal of Jewish life through the lens of a 1960s ...

The film adaptation of "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu, draws shocking parallels between its setting and Nazi Germany, reminiscent of Der Stürmer's propagan...

PJ Grisar humorously ranks the Peanuts characters based on their perceived Jewishness, despite their lack of explicit Jewish identity. Charlie Brown, Sally, ...

Ross Marks, a Jewish filmmaker, shares his journey of directing his first Christmas movie "Santa's Cousin," which intertwines his Jewish identity with univer...

Seth Meyers' latest stand-up special, "Dad Man Walking," features a humorous exploration of his experiences with his Jewish family ties despite not being Jew...

The new biopic "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin" has sparked debates over its portrayal of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who opposed the Nazis and report...

A new off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" at the Classic Stage Company in New York City creatively tackles antisemitism by exag...

The chilling parallels between former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption allegations and former U.S. President Donald Trump's conduct for...

Lily Collins makes her stage debut in Bess Wohl's play "Barcelona," featuring opposite Álvaro Morte at the Duke of York's Theatre. The narrative unfolds as a...

The film "September 5," directed by Tim Fehlbaum, recounts the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre where 11 Israeli athletes were killed, focusing on the ABC Sport...

The article explores the impact of popular media on travel destinations, particularly focusing on Koh Samui, Thailand. The author reminisces about the influe...

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust surv...

The documentary "The Honorable Shyne," premiering on Hulu, delves into the remarkable journey of rapper-turned-politician Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, a...

Lior Raz, the Israeli actor and creator of the television series Fauda, stars in HBO's Gladiator II as Viggo, a gladiator trainer, alongside prominent actors...

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a...

Paramount+ will debut a four-part docu-series on December 3, chronicling the journey of as1one, the first Israeli-Palestinian boy band. Created by American m...

The casting of Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary in a new Netflix movie has sparked controversy across various religious and political lines. Some Christians...

Israeli spy thriller Tehran is set to premiere its anticipated third season on December 9 on KAN, following delays due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The new ...

The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes. Set in Nazareth, it fol...

The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy. Garfield, originally co...

The episode delves into the controversial appointment of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence in the Trump a...

The latest production of "The Merchant of Venice" by Igor Golyak transforms William Shakespeare's contentious play into a debate on cultural perception and p...

Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," a sequel that surpasses expectations set by its predecessor. The film opens with an awe-inspiring spectacle of a Ro...

Fans of the acclaimed Israeli drama 'Shtisel' will soon be able to enjoy a highly anticipated spinoff titled 'Kugel,' premiering in December. The series cent...

Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron at the Movies," examines the influential legacy of Nora Ephron, focusing on her iconic contributions to the romantic co...

Lyd, a sci-fi documentary directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland, imagines an alternate reality where peace reigns in the Middle East. The film crea...

In a rare family snapshot, Israeli actress Gal Gadot shared the joyous occasion of her daughter Alma's Bat Mitzvah on social media. Alma, who turned 13, symb...

Former Miss Israel, Noa Cochva, shares how creating content about Israel provided her with a renewed sense of purpose following her military service. In conv...

"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interdating rabbi, has sparked conversation about the evolving norms within Progressive Judaism concerning int...

"Anora," a standout film of the year, spotlights rising Jewish talents, particularly Mark Eidleshtein and Mickey Madison. Eidleshtein portrays Vanya, a feckl...

Facing the anxiety of election day, this curated list of Jewish and Jewish-themed TV shows and movies offers a perfect distraction. Highlighted selections in...

On Election Day, actor Paul Rudd performed a charitable act by distributing water bottles to young voters waiting in long lines at a Philadelphia polling pla...