The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct 2024
The discussion revolves around the perceived tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with speculation on Biden possibly undermi...
10 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct 2024
Hosts John Podhoretz, Christine Rosen, and Seth Mandel critically examine the dynamics between President Biden and Vice President Harris, suggesting Biden mi...
10 Oct 2024
Forward
How Al Jolson helped to remake America
10 Oct 2024
The biography "Only in America: Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer" by Richard Bernstein explores the complex legacy of Al Jolson, a Jewish entertainer and icon o...
10 Oct 2024
Kveller
Fran Drescher Plays Timothée Chalamet’s Jewish Mom in Upcoming Movie
9 Oct 2024
Fran Drescher has been cast to play the mother of Timothee Chalamet's character in the upcoming film "Marty Supreme," directed by Josh Safdie. The film is se...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
October 7 documentary shares heart-wrenching new insights into Kibbutz Be’eri massacre
9 Oct 2024
Dan Reed's documentary, "One Day in October," sheds light on the devastating October 7 terrorist attack on Kibbutz Beeri, which resulted in the deaths of 101...
9 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This feels like the last word on Roald Dahl’s hatred of the Jews
9 Oct 2024
Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant,' staged at the Royal Court Theatre, tackles the complex and troubling legacy of Roald Dahl, a celebrated 20th-century children...
9 Oct 2024
Forward
In a searing new documentary, unimaginable pain and suffering in the West Bank
8 Oct 2024
"No Other Land" is a powerful new documentary chronicling the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank, a narrative captured by Israeli journalists Yuva...
8 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nobody Wants This: well, ain’t that the truth
8 Oct 2024
The Netflix hit "Nobody Wants This," featuring a romance between a sexy rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster, has received strong reviews but has elicited backla...
8 Oct 2024
Kveller
These Shows and Movies Capture Hard Truths About October 7
7 Oct 2024
Marking one year since the October 7, 2022, Hamas attack in Israel, this article explores how Israeli TV and film are processing the event's profound impact....
7 Oct 2024
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How Leonard Cohen — and a Yom Kippur prayer — inspired a coming-of-age epic
5 Oct 2024
Canadian director Philippe Lesage's film "Who by Fire," featured in the New York Film Festival, draws inspiration from Leonard Cohen's song of the same name,...
5 Oct 2024
JTA
‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness
4 Oct 2024
"White Bird," a Holocaust-themed film starring Helen Mirren, presents a compelling story aimed at teaching children about empathy and morality. Developed fro...
4 Oct 2024
Kveller
Jackie Tohn Made Sure Esther in ‘Nobody Wants This’ Was a Multi-Dimensional Jewish Woman
2 Oct 2024
Lior Zaltzman explores the representation of Jewish women through the character Esther, played by Jackie Tohn, in Netflix's show "Nobody Wants This." The sho...
2 Oct 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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EMERGENCY: The Veep Debate
2 Oct 2024
The episode provides commentary on the vice presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz, highlighting Vance's strong performance and ability to capit...
2 Oct 2024
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‘White Bird:’ Teen Romance, Nazis and Schoolyard Bullying
1 Oct 2024
"White Bird," a film adaptation from R.L. Palacios' universe, bridges themes of kindness, bravery, and historical memory. The narrative follows Julian, previ...
1 Oct 2024
Kveller
Jewish Mom Deb Levy of Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ Is Here to Bring You Joy
1 Oct 2024
Deb Levy is one of the standout characters in the seventh season of Netflix's reality show, The Circle. Portraying herself through a younger digital persona ...
1 Oct 2024
Forward
'Megalopolis' is an aesthetically brilliant, morally bankrupt film that traffics in homophobic and antisemitic clichés
1 Oct 2024
Francis Ford Coppola's new film, Megalopolis, while aesthetically impressive, falls short morally, according to Jay Michaelson. The film uses an outdated mor...
1 Oct 2024
JTA
In ‘Notice to Quit,’ Mrs. Maisel’s husband Michael Zegen plays another unlikably likable Jew
1 Oct 2024
Michael Zegen, known for his roles in various Jewish-themed productions, takes on his first leading role in "Notice to Quit," portraying Andy Singer, a Jewis...
1 Oct 2024
Kveller
Andy Samberg is ‘Second Gentlemensch’ Doug Emhoff in SNL Cold Open
30 Sep 2024
In the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, Andy Samberg took on the role of Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, humorously dubbed the "Second Gentlemensch...
30 Sep 2024
Lilith
“The Path Forward” Follows Those Who Pursue Peace
30 Sep 2024
Helene Meyers reviews the documentary "The Path Forward," co-directed by Julie Cohen and Mo Husseini, which presents a hopeful portrayal of collaboration bet...
30 Sep 2024
Forward
'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' build on Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead,' then blow up her ideas
30 Sep 2024
Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" serve as cinematic critiques of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, contesting the notion th...
30 Sep 2024
Moment
B’Ivrit | The Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah
30 Sep 2024
Israeli media recently marked the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with celebrations, highlighting a shift towards more involved and patrio...
30 Sep 2024
JTA
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ casually celebrates Judaism. I want a second season.
30 Sep 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series created by Erin Foster and starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, offers a nuanced portrayal of Jewish life through a ro...
30 Sep 2024
Kveller
What’s Up With the Ending of ‘Nobody Wants This’ on Netflix?
30 Sep 2024
Kveller Staff engages in a vibrant discussion about the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," particularly focusing on the portrayal of Jewish themes and stereot...
30 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The shows you won’t want to miss – on stage and screen
30 Sep 2024
The article presents a curated list of notable productions on stage and screen with strong Jewish themes and influences. On stage, highlights include "What W...
30 Sep 2024
Kveller
Should Jews Want Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This?’
27 Sep 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, offers a complex portrayal of a Jewish-romance narrative, initially provoking wi...
27 Sep 2024
Kveller
‘Maisel’ Star Michael Zegen Finally Becomes Leading Man in ‘Notice to Quit’
27 Sep 2024
Michael Zegen, known for his role as Joel Maisel in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," has taken center stage in the new film "Notice to Quit." In this movie, Zege...
27 Sep 2024
Forward
How the premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' was a great bar mitzvah present
27 Sep 2024
In a humorous reflection on both personal and cultural history, Gary Rudoren recalls the serendipitous convergence of his bar mitzvah and the premiere of 'Sa...
27 Sep 2024
Forward
8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them
27 Sep 2024
Eight young Jewish comedians share their perspectives on how 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), now entering its 50th season, has influenced their comedic journeys...
27 Sep 2024
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8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them
27 Sep 2024
Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary provides a moment to reflect on its impact, particularly on Jewish comedians in the TikTok generation. These comedians...
27 Sep 2024
New Voices
Comic Books Are Full of Jews, But Where Are They?
27 Sep 2024
Exploring the Jewish roots and representation in comic books, this article highlights the often overlooked Jewish influence on iconic characters like Batman ...
27 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Noa Kirel, Israel’s biggest star, takes on a new role
27 Sep 2024
At just 23, Noa Kirel has become Israel's leading pop icon, often compared to Taylor Swift due to her multifaceted career in singing, acting, and entrepreneu...
27 Sep 2024
JTA
In Netflix’s ‘Kissufim,’ a story about Israeli life on the Gaza border gains new resonance after Oct. 7
26 Sep 2024
"Kissufim," an Israeli film recently released on Netflix, has gained newfound relevance following the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israeli communities near ...
26 Sep 2024
Kveller
The First Official Barbra Streisand Documentary Is Coming
26 Sep 2024
Barbra Streisand has announced the forthcoming production of an official multi-part documentary chronicling her storied career, with never-before-seen footag...
26 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Nobody Wants This review: The premise is stupid, but I quite enjoyed the show
26 Sep 2024
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series, explores the unconventional premise of a rom-com centered around a rabbi and a non-Jewish woman, criticized for its cl...
26 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Waiting for Godot review: ‘I defy anyone not to see themselves on this stage’
26 Sep 2024
James Macdonald's new production of "Waiting for Godot," starring Ben Whishaw and Lucian Msamati as Vladimir and Estragon respectively, offers a powerful rei...
26 Sep 2024
JTA
How a real-life rabbi coached Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ about making interfaith relationships realistic
26 Sep 2024
The Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as a rabbi and Kristen Bell as his agnostic love interest, explores the dynamics of interfaith re...
26 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish answer to Fleabag’s ‘hot priest’: Erin Foster on her new Netflix show Nobody Wants This
26 Sep 2024
Erin Foster's new Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" spins a unique tale inspired by her journey of converting to Judaism and her relationship with her Jewis...
26 Sep 2024
Forward
A rabbi dates a non-Jew in Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This.' Rabbis in interfaith relationships have thoughts.
26 Sep 2024
In Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' Kristen Bell stars as a sex podcaster dating a rabbi, played by Adam Brody, an intriguing premise that mirrors real-...
26 Sep 2024
Forward
Netflix finally gave Jews our Hot Rabbi. Too bad every other Jew in the show sucks
26 Sep 2024
Netflix's new romantic comedy series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to create a sensation with Adam Brody's character of a hot rabbi, Noah, drawing parallels t...
26 Sep 2024
Unorthodox
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Everybody Wants This
26 Sep 2024
The episode features Erin Foster discussing her journey to Judaism, her new comedy series 'Nobody Wants This,' and navigating the complexities of merging her...
26 Sep 2024
Kveller
This Israeli Dancer and Her Dog Came Second in this Season of ‘America’s Got Talent’
25 Sep 2024
Roni Sagi and her dog, Rhythm, made history as the first Israeli contestants to reach second place in "America's Got Talent." Their performances captivated a...
25 Sep 2024
Kveller
This Harrowing Documentary About October 7 Is Now Streaming on Paramount+
24 Sep 2024
"We Will Dance Again," directed by Yariv Mozer, is a powerful documentary now available on Paramount+ that delves into the October 7 attack at the Nova Party...
24 Sep 2024
Kveller
Gal Gadot Once Starred in a TV Show About Israelis in Nepal
23 Sep 2024
Gal Gadot, renowned for her role as Wonder Woman, began her career with notable appearances in Israeli television, including her part in the series 'Kathmand...
23 Sep 2024
Kveller
A New Hanukkah Hallmark Movie from the Maker of ‘Hanukkah on Rye’ Is Coming
20 Sep 2024
Hallmark is introducing several new holiday films in 2024 with Hanukkah themes, most notably "Hanukkah on the Rocks." Written by Julie Sherman Wolfe, who pre...
20 Sep 2024
Forward
In ‘The Brutalist,’ Adrien Brody wills an impossible dream
20 Sep 2024
"The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, features Adrien Brody as László Tóth, a Bauhaus-trained architect and Holocaust survivor who migrates to Pennsylva...
20 Sep 2024
Kveller
Is This Classic Movie Antisemitic?
19 Sep 2024
Molly Tolsky reflects on her discovery of potentially antisemitic elements in the classic film *Chitty Chitty Bang Bang*. Initially charmed by the film's mus...
19 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why Am I So Single review: ‘a work in progress’
19 Sep 2024
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the creative forces behind the hit musical Six, return with a new show, "Why Am I So Single," at the Garrick Theatre. This gender-...
19 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Goldman Case: The new French courtroom drama that puts Jewishness on trial
19 Sep 2024
The new French courtroom drama, The Goldman Case, directed by Cédric Kahn, explores the historic trial of Pierre Goldman, a Polish-Jewish descendant and comm...
19 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Azazel Jacobs on His Three Daughters
19 Sep 2024
Azazel Jacobs, an acclaimed American filmmaker, discusses the inspiration and creation of his latest film, "His Three Daughters." During the pandemic, Jacobs...
19 Sep 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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New Canadian documentary spotlights Oct. 7 victims murdered on 'The Killing Roads'
19 Sep 2024
Documentary producer Igal Hecht discusses his film "The Killing Roads," which explores the tragic fate of 250 Israelis killed by Hamas along the highways bor...
19 Sep 2024