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Wes Anderson meets Franz Kafka in a new streaming series
31 May 2024
The new streaming series "Kafka," available on ChaiFlicks, delves into the life of Jewish Bohemian author Franz Kafka, exploring his relationships, struggles...
31 May 2024
Forward
Nudniks, nude performers and a Nobel winner have one thing in common — they all love the Marx Brothers
30 May 2024
Marxfest celebrated the legacy of the Marx Brothers with over two dozen events, drawing fans from various locations to honor Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and somet...
30 May 2024
Kveller
Join Our Jewish TV Club
30 May 2024
Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television. The club will offer exclusive Jewish TV tidbits, inter...
30 May 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
Montana Tucker Out Next on State of a Nation
30 May 2024
Montana Tucker discusses the influencer lifestyle and her experiences since October 7th on State of a Nation.
30 May 2024
Lilith
Elegy for a Mentor
30 May 2024
The author reflects on her experience as a student at Columbia Graduate School of Journalism in the early 1970s, where she found an unexpected mentor in Loui...
30 May 2024
Forward
Critically acclaimed Israeli film offers great performances, family tension, and nostalgia for an unsavory past
29 May 2024
"Seven Blessings," an Israeli film, delves into the complex family dynamics and cultural tensions within a Moroccan Jewish family, highlighting traditions re...
29 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Film review: A House in Jerusalem ‘Where this film flounders is in its depiction of a British Jewish family’
29 May 2024
"A House in Jerusalem" is a film that follows a British Jewish family, specifically focusing on a young girl named Rebecca who moves to Jerusalem with her fa...
29 May 2024
Unpacked
How Did Universal Studios Owner Save 1,000s of Jews? | Explained
29 May 2024
The video explores how Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Studios and a prominent figure in Hollywood, saved over 1,000 Jews from the Holocaust by using ...
29 May 2024
Forward
How I helped bring the story of Hollywood's Jewish founders to the Academy Museum — where it belongs
28 May 2024
The article discusses the efforts of Sharon Rosen Leib to raise awareness and highlight the significant contributions of Jewish founders in the establishment...
28 May 2024
The Free Press
WATCH: Jerry Seinfeld on the Rules of Comedy—and Life
28 May 2024
Jerry Seinfeld, creator of the iconic show "Seinfeld," is celebrated for his humor and cultural impact, with the series remaining a cornerstone of American p...
28 May 2024
Sam Aronow
Sam Aronow's 50k Subscriber Q&A
28 May 2024
In this YouTube video, Sam Aronow celebrates reaching 50k subscribers by hosting a Q&A session covering trivia, sharing opinions and expertise, discussing vi...
28 May 2024
Moment
Nightingale of Iran with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti and Jennifer Bardi
28 May 2024
Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, creators of the podcast series "The Nightingale of Iran," delved into their family history to uncover the overlooked musical s...
28 May 2024
Forward
What's behind the boom in Holocaust TV?
24 May 2024
The recent surge in Holocaust-themed TV shows reflects a trend in the entertainment industry to tackle weighty subjects for prestige, with a mix of accurate ...
24 May 2024
Kveller
In the Apple TV+ Series ‘The Big Cigar,’ A Jewish Deli Shootout and a Tale of Allyship
24 May 2024
"The Big Cigar" on Apple TV+ follows the story of a fake film production aiding Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba. Although the Jewish i...
24 May 2024
Kveller
This Israeli Sketch Really Gets at Post-October 7 Intergenerational Trauma
23 May 2024
The Israeli comedy show "The Jews Are Coming" aired a sketch addressing intergenerational Jewish trauma following a recent tragic event on October 7. The emo...
23 May 2024
On the Nose
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The End of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
23 May 2024
The final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" marks the end of an era in American Jewish comedy with Larry David's influential style. The episode explores the s...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Buying London review: High-value homes with a very low denominator
23 May 2024
"Buying London," a reality show on Netflix centered on high-value real estate, mimics the format of the popular "Selling Sunset," featuring a different cast ...
23 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Film review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ‘Expect to be gripped’
23 May 2024
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a film involving Chris Hemsworth shedding his Marvel persona to portray a warlord named Dementus in a post-apocalyptic desert se...
23 May 2024
Kveller
Israeli Pop Star Mergui Performs on ‘Today’ Show Donning Yellow Ribbon
22 May 2024
Israeli pop star Mergui, known for his standout performances on Next Star for Eurovision and his hit songs, recently debuted on the Today show with his new E...
22 May 2024
Hadassah
In Israel, Hope and Despair
22 May 2024
The documentary "Mourning in Lod" explores the interconnected stories of two murders in Israel in May 2021, where a Jewish man, Yigal Yehoshua, was killed by...
22 May 2024
Kveller
This ‘Knuckles’ Shabbat Episode Features Idris Elba Praising Gefilte Fish
22 May 2024
Idris Elba surprises audiences by praising gefilte fish in the Knuckles series on Paramount+, where he voices Knuckles the Echidna alongside Adam Pally's cha...
22 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
TV review: Tokyo Vice: ‘The meticulous recreation of a very strange world’
22 May 2024
"Tokyo Vice" season two on BBC1 continues to captivate viewers with its depiction of Japan's criminal underworld through the eyes of Jake Adelstein, a Jewish...
22 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Meet Daniel Daggers, the star of Netflix’s British version of Selling Sunset
21 May 2024
Daniel Daggers, a Jewish real estate mogul from London, is the focal point of Netflix's reality show "Buying London," showcasing the extravagant properties h...
21 May 2024
Forward
This was Robert Downey Jr.'s most Jewish (or at least most Talmudic) movie
21 May 2024
"Chances Are," a 1989 movie starring Robert Downey Jr., is seen as a modern take on Talmudic themes. The film involves reincarnation, reminiscent of Buddhist...
21 May 2024
JTA
Meet Jill Hausman, the real rabbi who grimaced through jokes about Jews on SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’
20 May 2024
Rabbi Jill Hausman of the Actors Temple in Manhattan made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, where she was asked to make ...
20 May 2024
Kveller
This Critically Acclaimed Show About Franz Kafka Is Coming to U.S. Audiences
20 May 2024
The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka. The series explores different...
20 May 2024
JTA
LA’s Academy Museum initially excluded Hollywood’s Jewish origins. A new exhibit on Jewish film pioneers fixes that.
17 May 2024
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles has launched a new permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital," which highlights ...
17 May 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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When the Fixer Breaks
17 May 2024
The episode discusses the liberal panic over Michael Cohen's performance in court during Donald Trump's trial and the broader implications on American politi...
17 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Theatre review: Fawlty Towers The Play. ‘Everything one would have hoped for’
16 May 2024
The stage adaptation of "Fawlty Towers" at the Apollo Theatre proves to be a successful transition from small screen to stage, much like the director's previ...
16 May 2024
Kveller
‘Golda’ Filmmaker’s Next Movie Is Inspired By His Holocaust Survivor Grandmother Joining a Cult
16 May 2024
Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv, known for his biopic Golda about Golda Meir, is now working on his most personal project titled Harmonia, inspired by his grand...
16 May 2024
JTA
Jewish Life Stories: Bob Dylan’s house photographer, and the TV reporter who got under Mel Gibson’s skin
15 May 2024
Photographer Daniel Kramer, known for his work with Bob Dylan, passed away at 91, having captured intimate images during a transformative year for Dylan. Les...
15 May 2024
JTA
Martha Stewart collaborates with Breads Bakery on a brand-new babka
14 May 2024
Martha Stewart has partnered with Breads Bakery in New York City to create a limited-edition babka called Marthas Good Thing Babka, filled with poppy seeds, ...
14 May 2024
Kveller
A Movie About Christianity Made Gad Elmaleh, France’s Biggest Comedy Star, Feel More Jewish Than Ever
10 May 2024
Gad Elmaleh, a prominent Jewish comedian from France, explores the theme of religious identity in his latest movie, "Stay With Us," where his character conte...
10 May 2024
Kveller
11 Movies All About Jewish Moms
10 May 2024
The article presents a list of 11 movies centered around Jewish mothers and their relationships with their children. The list includes a variety of films suc...
10 May 2024
Kveller
‘Dinner with the Parents’ Stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall Are Sorry About that Torah Scene
9 May 2024
"Dinner with the Parents" stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall reflect on a Torah scene from the show and discuss their Jewish experiences. Watkins, who pla...
9 May 2024
Kveller
The Trailer for Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry’s New Holocaust Movie Is Here
9 May 2024
The movie "Treasure," starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, follows a father-daughter duo's journey in Poland to uncover their family's history, based on Lil...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Made In England review: an ode to the art of making great films
9 May 2024
This documentary tribute, "Made In England," sheds light on the often overlooked fact that one half of the renowned British filmmaking duo Powell and Pressbu...
9 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Spirited Away review: Japanese imagination lands on a West End stage
8 May 2024
A Japanese adaptation of the iconic animated film "Spirited Away" by Hayao Miyazaki has landed on the West End stage, directed by John Caird. The adaptation ...
8 May 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV to Watch in May 2024
8 May 2024
In May 2024, several Jewish-themed TV shows and specials are premiering on various streaming platforms. Highlights include "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a Ho...
8 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
TV review: Passover UK: A Jewish Journey. Late but great
6 May 2024
ITV's "Passover UK: A Jewish Journey" aired belatedly but was well-received for its positive and authentic portrayal of British Jewish celebrations of Passov...
6 May 2024
Unorthodox
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Unorthodox Presents: Fire Dance
6 May 2024
Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein-Shai discusses her new drama series, "Fire Dance," which explores themes of passion, fulfillment, and faith within an ultra-...
6 May 2024
Kveller
Release of ‘Tehran’ Season 3, Starring Hugh Laurie, Postponed Due to Israel-Hamas War
3 May 2024
The release of season 3 of the TV series "Tehran," starring Hugh Laurie, has been postponed due to the Israel-Hamas war, with Apple TV+ delaying the premiere...
3 May 2024
Kveller
The Cast and Team Behind Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ On the Moving Finale
3 May 2024
The cast and team behind Hulu's "We Were the Lucky Ones" reflect on the emotional finale, shedding tears of joy and grief as the characters reunite after sur...
3 May 2024
Kveller
Michael Aloni Brought His Mother’s Polish Lullaby to ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
3 May 2024
Michael Aloni, known for his roles in Shtisel and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, discusses his experiences in the series "We Were the Lucky Ones." Aloni shar...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The American Society of Magical Negros review: Good idea, but not good enough for an entire film
3 May 2024
"The American Society of Magical Negros" is a film that attempts to satirize the racist trope of the Magical Negro in American cinema by exploring a premise ...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The X-Files director: ‘conspiracy theories are now costing reputations and lives’
3 May 2024
Award-winning director and producer Daniel Sackheim reflects on the influence of The X-Files in popularizing conspiracy theories in America. Concerned about ...
3 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Turkish Jew who’s now that waiter from Barcelona
3 May 2024
Hemi Yeroham, a Turkish-born Sephardic Jew, takes on the iconic role of Manuel, the Spanish waiter in the stage adaptation of "Fawlty Towers." Despite not be...
3 May 2024
Forward
In ‘Unfrosted,’ Jerry Seinfeld plays with his food
3 May 2024
Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut film "Unfrosted" takes a comedic look at the origin of Pop-Tarts, focusing on a Kellogg's product developer named Bob Caba...
3 May 2024
Hadassah
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Glorifies Love. Should It?
2 May 2024
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a new limited streaming series based on the novel of the same name, depicts the love story between Holocaust survivors Lale Sok...
2 May 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Unfrosted review: Seinfeld’s cereal classic snaps, crackles and pops
2 May 2024
"Unfrosted" is Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut film where he stars and co-writes a comedic story inspired by his childhood love of Pop-Tarts. The film hum...
2 May 2024