Not That Kind of Rabbi
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How Eva Almos channels the spirit of her survivor mother in an audio drama about Holocaust zombies
22 Oct
Eva Almos, a voice actress and daughter of Holocaust survivors, illuminates how her mother's positivity amidst trauma influenced her latest work on an audio ...
22 Oct
Kveller
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s’ Rachel Bloom Is Working on an Exciting New Show
21 Oct
Rachel Bloom and her husband Dan Gregor are developing a new show titled "Do You Want Kids?," now in the works with ABC. This show explores alternate realiti...
21 Oct
Forward
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' opens with a bar mitzvah. How’d they pick the Torah portion?
21 Oct
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' uniquely features a bar mitzvah scene, showcasing the character William Kaplan. The show's producers endeav...
21 Oct
Jewish Chronicle
Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show
21 Oct
The article discusses the importance of allowing Jewish-themed media, like the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," to occasionally offer escapism and joy r...
21 Oct
Forward
Judaism is a "silent character" in Nora Ephron's legacy
17 Oct
Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron: At The Movies," explores the celebrated filmmaker's enduring legacy, emphasizing her rom-coms like "When Harry Met Sal...
17 Oct
Kveller
What to Know About Erin Foster, the Jewish Mom Behind ‘Nobody Wants This’
16 Oct
Erin Foster, the creative mind behind the TV show "Nobody Wants This," draws heavily from her own life experiences in crafting the narrative of a Jewish rabb...
16 Oct
Jewish Chronicle
What if the ‘Hot Rabbi’ was a woman?
16 Oct
Exploring gender and cultural stereotypes in media, this humorous critique envisions a rom-com starring a "hot" female rabbi, subverting traditional portraya...
16 Oct
Jewish Chronicle
Why didn’t Netflix’s hot rabbi mention October 7?
16 Oct
Netflix's new series "Nobody Wants This" is critiqued for omitting references to a significant recent event affecting many Jewish people: the October 7 attac...
16 Oct
Moment
‘Nobody Wants This’ Has Rubbed Many Jews the Wrong Way. They’re Missing the Point
15 Oct
"Nobody Wants This," a new Netflix rom-com, explores the comedic and romantic entanglements of an agnostic podcast host and a rabbi in Los Angeles, drawing b...
15 Oct
Kveller
Lior Raz, Dustin Hoffman and Tovah Feldshuh to Star In Upcoming Movie
15 Oct
Lior Raz from "Fauda," Oscar-winner Dustin Hoffman, and famed actress Tovah Feldshuh are coming together in a new film titled "Tuner," directed by Daniel Roh...
15 Oct
Forward
What “Nobody Wants This” gets wrong about interfaith relationships today
15 Oct
Edmund Case critiques the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" for its misguided portrayal of interfaith relationships within Jewish communities. He argues tha...
15 Oct
Kveller
If You Loved (or Hated) ‘Nobody Wants This,’ Watch These 10 Jewish Romance Movies
14 Oct
With the Netflix hit series 'Nobody Wants This' stirring mixed feelings among Jewish viewers due to its portrayal of Jewish women and interfaith relationship...
14 Oct
Forward
A Forverts truck has turned up as a prop in a Timothée Chalamet movie
14 Oct
A faux Forverts truck, referring to the historic Yiddish newspaper, was spotted on the set of an upcoming film called Marty Supreme, starring Timothe Chalame...
14 Oct
Forward
What's up with the swastikas and Nazi imagery in 'Megalopolis?'
11 Oct
The article critiques Francis Ford Coppola's film 'Megalopolis' for its controversial use of Nazi imagery and symbols, which raise questions about the implic...
11 Oct
Forward
How about we make the next season of 'Nobody Wants This' a little less antisemitic?
11 Oct
Mira Fox critiques the Netflix show "Nobody Wants This" for its stereotypical, even antisemitic, portrayal of Jewish characters, particularly women. Despite ...
11 Oct
Kveller
Jewish Comedian Alex Edelman to Star in New ‘The Office’ Reboot
11 Oct
The hit sitcom The Office is getting a reboot titled The Paper, set in a struggling Midwestern newspaper. This new iteration introduces a fresh cast, includi...
11 Oct
Bonjour Chai
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Dishy Vicar
11 Oct
A new Netflix series highlights the complexities of interfaith relationships through a non-Jewish character falling for a young rabbi, sparking discussions a...
11 Oct
JTA
‘Nobody Wants This’ renewed for a second season on Netflix — with more Jews on board
10 Oct
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith relationship, has been renewed for a second season. The show, inspired by creator Erin Foster’s lif...
10 Oct
Kveller
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Coming Back for Season Two
10 Oct
"Nobody Wants This," the Netflix hit featuring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah, has been renewed for a second season just weeks after its debut. The show, which exp...
10 Oct
Forward
Happiness and autonomy prove elusive in a Palestinian director's moving family drama
10 Oct
Scandar Copti's film "Happy Holidays" offers a profound exploration of autonomy and societal dynamics faced by an upper-class Palestinian family in Haifa. Th...
10 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct
The discussion revolves around the perceived tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with speculation on Biden possibly undermi...
10 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct
Hosts John Podhoretz, Christine Rosen, and Seth Mandel critically examine the dynamics between President Biden and Vice President Harris, suggesting Biden mi...
10 Oct
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Biden vs. Harris
10 Oct
The episode delves into the tensions between President Biden and Vice President Harris, questioning the political maneuvers and media portrayal surrounding t...
10 Oct
Forward
How Al Jolson helped to remake America
10 Oct
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
Kveller
Fran Drescher Plays Timothée Chalamet’s Jewish Mom in Upcoming Movie
9 Oct
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
Jewish Chronicle
October 7 documentary shares heart-wrenching new insights into Kibbutz Be’eri massacre
9 Oct
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
Jewish Chronicle
This feels like the last word on Roald Dahl’s hatred of the Jews
9 Oct
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
Forward
In a searing new documentary, unimaginable pain and suffering in the West Bank
8 Oct
"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
Jewish Chronicle
Nobody Wants This: well, ain’t that the truth
8 Oct
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
Kveller
These Shows and Movies Capture Hard Truths About October 7
7 Oct
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
Forward
How Leonard Cohen — and a Yom Kippur prayer — inspired a coming-of-age epic
5 Oct
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
JTA
‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness
4 Oct
"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
Kveller
Jackie Tohn Made Sure Esther in ‘Nobody Wants This’ Was a Multi-Dimensional Jewish Woman
2 Oct
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
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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EMERGENCY: The Veep Debate
2 Oct
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
Hadassah
‘White Bird:’ Teen Romance, Nazis and Schoolyard Bullying
1 Oct
"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
Kveller
Jewish Mom Deb Levy of Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ Is Here to Bring You Joy
1 Oct
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
Forward
'Megalopolis' is an aesthetically brilliant, morally bankrupt film that traffics in homophobic and antisemitic clichés
1 Oct
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
JTA
In ‘Notice to Quit,’ Mrs. Maisel’s husband Michael Zegen plays another unlikably likable Jew
1 Oct
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
Kveller
Andy Samberg is ‘Second Gentlemensch’ Doug Emhoff in SNL Cold Open
30 Sep
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
Lilith
“The Path Forward” Follows Those Who Pursue Peace
30 Sep
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
Forward
'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' build on Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead,' then blow up her ideas
30 Sep
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
Moment
B’Ivrit | The Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah
30 Sep
Israeli media recently marked the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with celebrations, highlighting a shift towards more involved and patrio...
30 Sep
JTA
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ casually celebrates Judaism. I want a second season.
30 Sep
"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
Kveller
What’s Up With the Ending of ‘Nobody Wants This’ on Netflix?
30 Sep
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
Jewish Chronicle
The shows you won’t want to miss – on stage and screen
30 Sep
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
Kveller
Should Jews Want Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This?’
27 Sep
"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
Kveller
‘Maisel’ Star Michael Zegen Finally Becomes Leading Man in ‘Notice to Quit’
27 Sep
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
Forward
How the premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' was a great bar mitzvah present
27 Sep
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
Forward
8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them
27 Sep
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
New Voices
Comic Books Are Full of Jews, But Where Are They?
27 Sep
Exploring the Jewish roots and representation in comic books, this article highlights the often overlooked Jewish influence on iconic characters like Batman ...
27 Sep