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Remembering Gene Wilder — as mensch, mad genius and the only Wonka who matters
11 Mar 2024
"Remembering Gene Wilder" is a new documentary that delves into the life and talent of the iconic actor, showcasing his creativity and unique acting style. T...
11 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shame on Jonathan Glazer for his Oscars speech
11 Mar 2024
The text criticizes film director Jonathan Glazer for his Oscars speech, where he distanced himself from his Jewish identity in relation to the conflict in G...
11 Mar 2024
JTA
In Oscars acceptance speech, ‘Zone of Interest’ director Jonathan Glazer denounces ‘occupation’ and ‘dehumanization’ in Israel and Gaza
11 Mar 2024
Jonathan Glazer, the director of "The Zone of Interest," used his Oscars acceptance speech to speak out against the occupation and dehumanization in Israel a...
11 Mar 2024
Forward
At Oscars, ‘Zone of Interest’ director calls out ‘Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked’ by Israel
11 Mar 2024
Director Jonathan Glazer, accepting the Oscar for Best International Feature for "The Zone of Interest," spoke out against Israel's actions in Gaza, connecti...
11 Mar 2024
Tablet
She Invites You
11 Mar 2024
Two individuals, an American woman visiting her nieces and a woman who returned home to play a Nova survivor in a television series, bond over shared experie...
11 Mar 2024
Forward
Oscars 2024: 'Oppenheimer' cleans up, 'Zone of Interest' director calls out Israel
10 Mar 2024
At the Oscars 2024, "Oppenheimer" directed by Christopher Nolan won big, including Best Picture and Best Actor. However, the most noteworthy moment was direc...
10 Mar 2024
Between The Lines
A Reasonable Request From Larry David To The World
10 Mar 2024
Larry David was recently spotted looking sad on a U.S. mailbox in Riverdale, reflecting the feelings of vulnerability, anger, and insecurity among Jews world...
10 Mar 2024
Forward
Dutch tram company that carried Anne Frank to her doom sought compensation for their trouble, new research shows
8 Mar 2024
A new research study reveals that the Dutch tram company GVB, which transported Anne Frank and many other Amsterdam Jews to their deaths during the Holocaust...
8 Mar 2024
Kveller
Jewish Actor Daveed Diggs Welcomes First Baby with Emmy Raver-Lampman
8 Mar 2024
Jewish actor Daveed Diggs, known for his roles in "Hamilton" and "Blindspotting," recently welcomed his first child with wife Emmy Raver-Lampman. The couple,...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Dune Part 2, review: the photography goes beyond the line in the sand
8 Mar 2024
"Dune Part 2" is a visually stunning film that continues the saga with awe-inspiring desert landscapes and impressive set pieces. The movie focuses on Timoth...
8 Mar 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Human Body review: silver-screen style... NHS substance
8 Mar 2024
Set in 1948, Lucy Kirkwood's play "The Human Body" combines romanticism with the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS), featuring Keeley Hawes a...
8 Mar 2024
Kveller
An American Adaptation of this Chaotic British Jewish Family Show Is Coming
7 Mar 2024
An American adaptation of the British Jewish comedy show "Friday Night Dinner" is set to debut on Amazon FreeVee in April as "Dinner With the Parents," starr...
7 Mar 2024
Forward
New documentary to show never-before-seen footage of gunman taking Texas synagogue hostage
7 Mar 2024
A documentary about the 2022 hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue shows never-before-seen footage of the event, including the captives in prayer shawls and th...
7 Mar 2024
Jewdicious
Is Adam Sandler Good for the Jews?
7 Mar 2024
Adam Sandler, the famous actor and comedian, is celebrated for his Jewish identity and has become a prominent figure in Jewish culture through his humor, fil...
7 Mar 2024
Jewschool
Interview with Tova Hopemark, Director of “ALRIGHT ROBOT”
6 Mar 2024
Tova Hopemark, the director of the award-winning film "ALRIGHT ROBOT," discusses her inspiration for the comedy about depression featuring a lonely Jewish mi...
6 Mar 2024
Mishpacha
To Err Is Human
5 Mar 2024
In a light-hearted reflection for Purim, Mint Media shares anecdotes from their video production experiences, highlighting the inevitability of human errors ...
5 Mar 2024
Forward
Is Adam Sandler's Kafkaesque Tarkovskyesque Kubrickesque Netflix sci-fi drama better than it sounds?
5 Mar 2024
In the Netflix sci-fi drama "Spaceman," Adam Sandler plays Jakub Procházka, a man on a solo mission to investigate a mysterious space cloud named Chopra. Dir...
5 Mar 2024
JTA
Jewish actor Ike Barinholtz wins on ‘Jeopardy!’ after answering clue about Ancient Rome
5 Mar 2024
Jewish actor Ike Barinholtz, known for roles in TV and film comedies, won on Jeopardy! by answering a question about the ancient Roman poet Ovid in the Tourn...
5 Mar 2024
Kveller
This Conversation Between Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand Is Pure Jewish Magic
4 Mar 2024
Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand, two iconic Jewish women from Queens and Brooklyn, respectively, had a magical conversation covering acting, directing, fe...
4 Mar 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
Get Ready with Me for a Bat Mitzvah!!!
4 Mar 2024
A video showcasing the process of getting ready for a bat mitzvah celebration with outfit links and makeup organization tips.
4 Mar 2024
Kveller
Phil Rosenthal Is Opening a Diner Named After His Jewish Parents
1 Mar 2024
Phil Rosenthal, known for his show "Somebody Feed Phil," is launching a diner in Los Angeles named Max and Helens after his Jewish parents. The diner aims to...
1 Mar 2024
Kveller
Richard Lewis’ Career Was Full of Delightful Jewish Representation
29 Feb 2024
Richard Lewis, a beloved comedian who recently passed away, left behind a legacy of delightful Jewish representation in his roles. From playing Jewish charac...
29 Feb 2024
JTA
Comedian Richard Lewis, dark prince of Jewish neurosis, dies at 76
28 Feb 2024
Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his self-deprecating humor, Jewish neurotic personality, and dark comedy style, passed away at 76 after battling health iss...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
Richard Lewis’ life was not 'from hell'
28 Feb 2024
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, known for popularizing the phrase "___ from hell," passed away at the age of 76 after battling health issues. He struggled ...
28 Feb 2024
Kveller
Before There Was ‘The Bear,’ There Was the Israeli Show ‘The Chef’
28 Feb 2024
"The Chef" is an Israeli TV show that predates the popular American series "The Bear" and focuses on Nimrod, a man transitioning from high tech to the culina...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
‘We know time is running out’: Meet the Israeli filmmakers working to free the hostages
28 Feb 2024
Israeli filmmakers Dani Schoffman, Ruth Berdah-Canet, and Barak Rivkind are working pro bono for Israel's Hostage and Missing Families Forum to create compel...
28 Feb 2024
Forward
Chinese actor from popular ‘Boonie Bears’ kids show under fire after antisemitic social media posts
28 Feb 2024
Chinese actor Zhang Bingjun, known for voicing a character in the popular children's cartoon Boonie Bears, faced backlash for making antisemitic remarks on s...
28 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Fun, but fairly pointless Rocky Horror wannabee
27 Feb 2024
"Lisa Frankenstein" is a film directed by Zelda Williams featuring a 1980s loner schoolgirl who befriends a deceased pianist that comes back to life in a cem...
27 Feb 2024
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Honors the Jews Who Created the Film Industry in Moving Acceptance Speech
26 Feb 2024
Barbra Streisand was honored with a Life Achievement award at the SAG awards and delivered a poignant acceptance speech paying tribute to the Jewish founders...
26 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
One Day review: Dexter is basically a Jewish prince in disguise
26 Feb 2024
"One Day" on Netflix offers a fresh take on the familiar love story trope with its compelling characters and nostalgia factor. Despite the main focus being o...
26 Feb 2024
Forward
The press dismissed her as a 'national trinket.' Now this much-loved, sometimes mocked Jewish actress is telling her own story
26 Feb 2024
Miriam Margolyes, the iconic Jewish actress known for her roles in Harry Potter and Call the Midwife, has released a new memoir called "Oh Miriam: Stories fr...
26 Feb 2024
JTA
Israeli journalist criticizes West Bank ‘apartheid’ at Berlin film festival ceremony marked by Gaza war protests
26 Feb 2024
Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham faced death threats after winning two awards at the Berlinale International Film Festival for his documentary on Israel's ex...
26 Feb 2024
Kveller
The Incredible True Story of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, the Jewish Hero in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’
23 Feb 2024
In the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," the character Robert Rosie Rosenthal is introduced as a Jewish pilot who joins the fight against German Nazi fo...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Wicked Little Letters review: A filthfest that’s too smug for its own good
23 Feb 2024
"Wicked Little Letters" is a period comedy film set in the 1920s that revolves around a series of anonymous insulting letters received by a pious resident in...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
‘Why still write? What is there better to do?’
23 Feb 2024
Frederic Raphael, a 92-year-old prolific writer, reflects on his enduring passion for writing despite his age and life's challenges. His book "Last Post" fea...
23 Feb 2024
Forward
'Golda,’ biopic about Israeli leader at war, wins top prize from Cinema for Peace Foundation
23 Feb 2024
Israeli director Guy Nattiv and British actor Helen Mirren received a Dove Award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation for their collaboration on the 2023 bio...
23 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
JFS boy sweet talks the Dragons to the tune of £60,000
22 Feb 2024
Former JFS boys and London entrepreneurs Joe Woolf and Nick Sunshine secured 60,000 pounds investment from Peter Jones CBE on BBC1's Dragons' Den for their g...
22 Feb 2024
Kveller
The First Trailer of Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is Here
22 Feb 2024
Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel. Directed by Tali Shalom Ezer, the show ...
22 Feb 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black
22 Feb 2024
In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention. Films like "The Zone of Interest" by Jonathan Gla...
22 Feb 2024
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How Hamas fooled the world - with Matti Friedman
22 Feb 2024
In this episode, journalist Matti Friedman explores how Hamas has adeptly manipulated media narratives and international perceptions to serve its own aims, p...
22 Feb 2024
Kveller
8 TV Shows That Illuminate Israeli History, Culture and Politics
21 Feb 2024
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle Eas...
21 Feb 2024
Forward
In new documentary ‘God and Country,’ Rob Reiner shines a light on Christian nationalism
19 Feb 2024
The documentary "God and Country," produced by Rob Reiner, delves into the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States, exploring its history from the...
19 Feb 2024
Forward
Telling Israel's war story, one voice at a time
16 Feb 2024
Mishy Harman, creator of the podcast Israel Story, launched a pop-up series called Wartime Diaries to capture personal experiences during Israel's recent con...
16 Feb 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
MAKING MONEY ONLINE 2024!! Best Tips for Starting A YouTube Channel or Instagram Page in 2024!
16 Feb 2024
Tips on making money online through starting a YouTube channel or Instagram page in 2024, geared towards stay-at-home moms.
16 Feb 2024
Forward
Escaping Gaza, for fun: Israelis take to 'escape rooms' that mimic war
15 Feb 2024
Arik Turkenich, the owner of an escape room business in Tel Aviv, created a live-action role-playing experience called Fauda: Explosive Lab. In this particul...
15 Feb 2024
Forward
Hippie, hero, traitor, spy — the baffling legacy of Jonathan Pollard
15 Feb 2024
"Pollard," a four-part documentary series, explores the life and legacy of Jonathan Pollard, an American Jewish U.S. intelligence officer convicted in 1985 f...
15 Feb 2024
Forward
From a Jewish home in Queens to 'Sesame Street,' Broadway, 'Succession' and 'Job'
15 Feb 2024
Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theat...
15 Feb 2024
Forward
Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after last-minute venue change due to harassment campaign
14 Feb 2024
The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater. The new location has been kept...
14 Feb 2024
Kveller
A Ranking of Hallmark’s Jewish Romcoms
14 Feb 2024
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel. The author critiques the movies based on their po...
14 Feb 2024
Kveller
Jewish Shows and Movies That Celebrate the Art of Jewish Matchmaking
14 Feb 2024
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking. It begins by highlighting the long-standing tradition of Jewi...
14 Feb 2024