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7 Jewish Netflix Shows You Might Have Missed
27 Jun 2024
The article highlights seven Jewish or Jew-ish shows on Netflix that may not be widely known but deserve attention, including "Bros," "Blackspace," "Heirs to...
27 Jun 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Will the Debate Matter?
27 Jun 2024
The episode explores whether presidential debates significantly impact the final election results, offering historical examples from past elections to assess...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Kinds of Kindness, review: a kind of invitation to defy conventional thinking
27 Jun 2024
Yorgos Lanthimos's film "Kinds of Kindness" is a theatrical and unconventional exploration of human behavior through interconnected short stories. The star-s...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Marilyn Conspiracy review: An evening of ... conspiracies
27 Jun 2024
"The Marilyn Conspiracy" play at the Park Theatre explores the theory that Marilyn Monroe was murdered. The story revolves around seven individuals present a...
27 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A summer full of stars and hardly any antisemitism in their shows
26 Jun 2024
Despite the prevalent discussions around antisemitism, the world of entertainment provides some respite for Jewish audiences with a variety of upcoming event...
26 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Kid Sister, review: How not to write a comedy about Jews
26 Jun 2024
"Kid Sister," a New Zealand television comedy drama, falls short in its attempt to humorously portray a Jewish family, with stereotypical and unlikeable char...
26 Jun 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS LATER IN LIFE / Mom Friends!
25 Jun 2024
The video discusses how to make friends later in life, particularly focusing on forming friendships with other moms.
25 Jun 2024
Forward
The greatest (and also the worst) Marx Brothers movies ranked from 13-to-1
24 Jun 2024
Dan Epstein ranks and reviews the Marx Brothers' 13 films, highlighting their unique comedic genius and impact on his childhood and pop culture. Notable poin...
24 Jun 2024
Forward
Duck Everlasting — The secret Jewish history of Donald Duck
23 Jun 2024
The article explores the multifaceted relationship between Jewish figures and the iconic character of Donald Duck, examining how different individuals, from ...
23 Jun 2024
Forward
Antisemitism isn't the only reason Hollywood Jews are upset about that Academy Museum exhibit
21 Jun 2024
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," faced criticism for allegedly demonizing ...
21 Jun 2024
Forward
With never-before-seen security cam footage, movie brings viewers inside tense hostage crisis at Texas synagogue
20 Jun 2024
The documentary "Colleyville" provides a gripping look into a tense hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue, featuring never-before-seen security camera footage ...
20 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Bikeriders review: Jodie revs it up in this tale about bikers on a dead end
20 Jun 2024
"The Bikeriders" is a film that closely follows the book by Danny Lyon about American bikers in the 1960s Midwest, focusing on The Vandals, a biker club akin...
20 Jun 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
Jewish Summer Camp!!! Get Ready with Me!
19 Jun 2024
Getting ready and packing for Jewish summer camp while discussing the American Jewish camping experience.
19 Jun 2024
Kveller
The First Trailer for Natalie Portman’s Jewish Period Drama Is Here
18 Jun 2024
Natalie Portman stars in "Lady in the Lake," a 1960s period thriller directed by Alma Harel. The story follows Madeline Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife-t...
18 Jun 2024
Forward
What the world has lost with the loss of Anouk Aimée
18 Jun 2024
Anouk Aimé, born Nicole Françoise Florence Dreyfus, passed away at 92 in Paris, leaving behind a rich legacy in French cinema. Surviving the Holocaust in her...
18 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Breaking Dad Amazon Prime review: A mediocre story stretched too thin
18 Jun 2024
"Breaking Dad" on Amazon Prime is critiqued as a documentary that fails to deliver on its promising concept of a British version of "Breaking Bad." The story...
18 Jun 2024
Forward
Why ‘Hava Nagila’ is TV’s new fight song
17 Jun 2024
Two streaming shows, "Knuckles" and "The Boys," have incorporated the Jewish folk song "Hava Nagila" into fight scenes. In "Knuckles," the character Knuckles...
17 Jun 2024
Forward
The secret Jewish history of Dick Van Dyke
17 Jun 2024
At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke recently won a Daytime Emmy, making him the oldest recipient, sparking reflections on his iconic career, notably his lead role...
17 Jun 2024
Kveller
The Creators of ‘Fauda’ Are Making a Movie About October 7
17 Jun 2024
The creators of Fauda, Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz, are working on a new movie called October 7, which will focus on the story of retired major general Noam...
17 Jun 2024
JTA
Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry take a father-daughter trip to Auschwitz in tragicomedy ‘Treasure’
14 Jun 2024
"Treasure" is a film featuring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portraying a father and daughter who visit Poland and Auschwitz after the fall of the Iron Curtain...
14 Jun 2024
Kveller
Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Connect With Jewish Trauma and Family in ‘Treasure’
14 Jun 2024
In the movie "Treasure," Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portray a father and daughter duo, Edek and Ruth, who embark on a journey to Poland, exploring their fam...
14 Jun 2024
Forward
Welcoming ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a new documentary about a rabbi who breaks all boundaries
14 Jun 2024
"Sabbath Queen" is a documentary that follows the journey of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, known for his drag character Rebbetzin Hadassah Gross, as he challenges...
14 Jun 2024
Moment
Nightingale of Iran with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti and Jennifer Bardi
13 Jun 2024
Sisters Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, descendants of Iranian Jewish musicians, explore the lives of their father and grandfather who were renowned in Iran b...
13 Jun 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
BABY STUFF ORGANIZATION!
12 Jun 2024
A video showcasing a mother organizing and decluttering baby stuff to create a better system for storing keepsakes.
12 Jun 2024
Forward
Why Lena Dunham and Jesse Eisenberg made Holocaust tourism movies
11 Jun 2024
"Treasure" and "A Real Pain" are two films that explore the theme of Holocaust tourism and its impact on Jewish identity. In "Treasure," directed by Julia vo...
11 Jun 2024
Kveller
These Books (And Ties and Socks) Are the Perfect Jewish Father’s Day Gifts
11 Jun 2024
Looking for the perfect Jewish Fathers Day gift? How about a combination of books, ties, and socks tailored to your dad's interests? Consider a package like ...
11 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘A few months after my release from prison I was back on the crystal meth’: meet Britain’s unlikeliest drug dealer
11 Jun 2024
Richard Lubbock, a Jewish man from north London, led a double life as a drug addict and dealer, resembling a regular granddad but getting involved in crystal...
11 Jun 2024
Kveller
‘Kafka’ Is One of the Most Delightfully Jewish Shows of the Year
11 Jun 2024
"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, rel...
11 Jun 2024
Tablet
Kubrick’s Ghost Meets the Demons of the Talmud in Deepest Brooklyn
11 Jun 2024
Tzvi, a 25-year-old filmmaker from a Haredi community in Brooklyn, drew inspiration for his first feature, "Killer of Men," from the gritty backdrop of Sheep...
11 Jun 2024
JTA
LA’s Academy Museum to revise exhibit on Jewish founders after criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures
10 Jun 2024
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles faced criticism from Jewish Hollywood figures for its exhibit on Jewish founders in Hollywood, with some...
10 Jun 2024
Moment
B’Ivrit | Desperate for Some Good News, Israelis Cling to Heroic Hostage Rescue Story
10 Jun 2024
Israeli media coverage of a recent hostage rescue operation in Gaza has captivated the nation, with TV anchors shedding tears of joy on air and newspapers fe...
10 Jun 2024
JTA
Netflix’s ‘Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial’ aims to make the Holocaust hit home for a younger generation
7 Jun 2024
Netflix's documentary series "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" aims to engage a younger audience by presenting the familiar topics of the Holocaust and W...
7 Jun 2024
JTA
A new movie about fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg explores legacy of her mother’s Holocaust experience
6 Jun 2024
The documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" delves into the fashion icon's legacy intertwined with her mother's Holocaust survival, tracing von ...
6 Jun 2024
Kveller
Israeli Film ‘The Milky Way’ Is a Tender and Viscerally Real Portrayal of Early Motherhood
6 Jun 2024
"The Milky Way," an Israeli film directed by Maya Kenig, offers a poignant and realistic portrayal of early motherhood through the story of a single mom who ...
6 Jun 2024
Kveller
Adam Nimoy Shares What It’s Like to Be Spock’s Son
5 Jun 2024
Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, shares insights in his new book, "The Most Human," detailing his relationship with his father, known for his iconic rol...
5 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Boy in the Woods review: Jewish resilience stars in this Shoah survival story
5 Jun 2024
"The Boy in the Woods" is a poignant film directed by Rebecca Snow, based on the memoir of Holocaust survivor Maxwell Smart, highlighting themes of resilienc...
5 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dead Don’t Hurt review: Can you love the son of a man who raped your wife?
5 Jun 2024
In "The Dead Don't Hurt," a Western film written and directed by Viggo Mortensen, the story follows Olsen, a Danish carpenter living in 19th-century Idaho, w...
5 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
A View From the Bridge review: bridge in the shadow of a Miller classic
5 Jun 2024
Lindsay Posner's new production of Arthur Miller's "A View From the Bridge" features Dominic West as Eddie Carbone and Kate Fleetwood as Beatrice, with stron...
5 Jun 2024
Forward
Is this a Hitler documentary worth watching?
5 Jun 2024
"Hitler and the Nazis" is a six-part documentary series by Joe Berlinger that explores Hitler's rise, the development of the Final Solution, and the aftermat...
5 Jun 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV Coming in June 2024
4 Jun 2024
June 2024 brings a diverse array of Jewish-themed TV shows: "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" on Netflix delves into Hitler's rise and fall while drawing...
4 Jun 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Fonz, still cool 50 years on
4 Jun 2024
Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as the Fonz on "Happy Days," shares personal stories including his family's escape from Nazi Germany, struggles with...
4 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen
4 Jun 2024
Israeli actor Swell Ariel Or, known for her role in "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," shares insights into her career, her move to Hollywood, and her efforts ...
4 Jun 2024
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen
4 Jun 2024
Swell Ariel Or, star of the Israeli series "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," discusses her shift to Hollywood and how she has supported Israeli soldiers follo...
4 Jun 2024
JTA
These Jewish films are playing at the Tribeca Film Fest, Sephardic Film Fest and Israeli Film Fest in 2024
3 Jun 2024
In 2024, New York City is hosting the Israel Film Center Festival, the New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival, each showcasin...
3 Jun 2024
Forward
Did Elaine May disappear — or is that just another Hollywood myth?
3 Jun 2024
Elaine May, known as one half of the comedic duo Nichols and May, has not disappeared despite efforts to do so. In Carrie Courogen's biography, "Miss May Doe...
3 Jun 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
BAT MITZVAH Get Ready & Pack with Me Vlog!!!
3 Jun 2024
A vlog of getting ready and packing for a bat mitzvah, featuring outfits, travel items, and collaborations with Level8 Luggage, along with links to various p...
3 Jun 2024
Tablet
The Many Lives of Arielle Dombasle
2 Jun 2024
Arielle Dombasle is a versatile artist known for her talents in singing, acting, directing, and more, considered a gay icon and muse by many. She draws inspi...
2 Jun 2024
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Director Thomas Kail Says ‘Fiddler’ Inspires All His Work
31 May 2024
Thomas Kail, known for directing musicals like "In the Heights" and "Hamilton," as well as the TV show "Fosse/Verdon," recently worked on the Hulu series "We...
31 May 2024
Forward
'Furiosa' is an action movie about cars. Why is there so much biblical symbolism?
31 May 2024
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" introduces biblical symbolism in its narrative, drawing parallels to the story of the Garden of Eden as it follows Furiosa's journe...
31 May 2024
Kveller
Is the Protagonist in Disney’s ‘Wish’ Jewish?
31 May 2024
In Disney's "Wish," the protagonist Asha is not explicitly identified as Jewish, but the character is Jewish-coded through her interactions, including using ...
31 May 2024