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Mishpacha The Struggle 19 Dec 2023
This article discusses the myth of the perfect marriage perpetuated by Walt Disney and the unrealistic expectations it creates. The author emphasizes that re...
19 Dec 2023
Forward 20 Jewish celebrities who died in 2023 19 Dec 2023
In 2023, Jewish communal mourning was marked by the passing of influential figures such as tennis player Dick Savitt, composer Burt Bacharach, and actor Rich...
19 Dec 2023
Kveller You Can Now Stream ‘Shtisel’ Again! 19 Dec 2023
The popular Israeli TV show Shtisel, which was previously available on Netflix, can now be streamed on the Jewish platform ChaiFlicks. The first season is al...
19 Dec 2023
Forward Why I am grateful to Ady Barkan — a man who always told it straight 18 Dec 2023
"Why I am grateful to Ady Barkan: a man who always told it straight" is an article written by Nicholas Bruckman about his experience filming the documentary ...
18 Dec 2023
Tablet The Schnoz 18 Dec 2023
"Maestro," the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper, examines the life and love of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein. The focus of the film is on Bernst...
18 Dec 2023
Forward This documentary about American Jews and Israel has been canceled (and uncanceled) four times — and counting 15 Dec 2023
The documentary film Israelism, which explores the experiences of two young American Jews in the West Bank and criticizes major American-Jewish organizations...
15 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ TV’s Jewiest comedy, to end after upcoming 12th season 15 Dec 2023
Curb Your Enthusiasm, the popular HBO comedy created by Larry David, will end after its upcoming 12th season. David confirmed the news with a statement expre...
15 Dec 2023
Kveller In 1977, Gilda Radner Lit a Menorah on National TV — And Was Moved to Tears 14 Dec 2023
In 1977, Gilda Radner, a Jewish comedian, lit the Hanukkah candles on live TV, which was possibly the first time a menorah had been lit on national televisio...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swift: Both musical geniuses, but only one movie captures the spirit of their artistry 14 Dec 2023
The article compares two recent movies, "Maestro" and "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," which explore the lives and artistry of Leonard Bernstein and Taylor Swi...
14 Dec 2023
Forward Rabbi invited to discuss controversial 'Israelism' film says he was ‘heckled, interrupted and yelled at’ 14 Dec 2023
A rabbi who was invited to discuss the controversial film "Israelism" at Hunter College was shouted down and heckled by students. The filmmakers said the aud...
14 Dec 2023
Forward This Arab-Israeli high school comedy is the TV show about the conflict we all need right now 14 Dec 2023
"Madrasa" is a TV show created by Arab-Israeli TV writer Sayed Kashua that follows Arab and Jewish students at a bilingual school in Jerusalem. The show focu...
14 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Schindler’s List’ is darker — and braver — than you may remember 14 Dec 2023
As the 30th anniversary of the film approaches, it is important to reevaluate Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. While the film has received criticism for ...
14 Dec 2023
Kveller ‘Round and Round’ Is Hallmark’s Best Hanukkah Movie Yet 13 Dec 2023
"Round and Round" is a Hanukkah-themed romance movie from Hallmark that is being praised as the best Hanukkah movie from the network. The film follows Rachel...
13 Dec 2023
Moment Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan 11 Dec 2023
The movie Israelism, directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the experiences of two American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, as they become dis...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Bernstein, Oppenheimer and Barbie lead off a Jew-ish list of 2024 Golden Globe nominees 11 Dec 2023
The 2024 Golden Globe nominees include several Jewish-themed films and TV series. Bradley Cooper's biopic "Maestro" about Leonard Bernstein is nominated for ...
11 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Life is Beautiful’ hit US theaters 25 years ago. The film’s Holocaust humor raised issues that linger today. 11 Dec 2023
The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the film "Life is Beautiful" and its use of Holocaust humor. The film, directed by Roberto Benigni, tells the...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Why Ryan O’Neal could make you laugh in (not at) his underwear 11 Dec 2023
Ryan O'Neal's performance in the 1972 screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" is unexpectedly funny, especially when he appears in his underwear with an unusual c...
11 Dec 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones The Light We Cannot See - with special guest Ilana Dayan 8 Dec 2023
In this episode of Unholy Podcast, Yonit and Jonathan discuss the current state of Israel two months after the 7 October massacre with guest Ilana Dayan, a r...
8 Dec 2023
Tablet Norman Lear, Pioneering Television Producer, Dies at 101 8 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, the pioneering television producer known for creating iconic shows like All in the Family, reflects on his experiences shaping television and hi...
8 Dec 2023
Moment From 1981 | Citizen Lear 6 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, film producer, and TV legend, passed away at age 101. He was instrumental in creating popular sitcoms of the 1970s such as All i...
6 Dec 2023
Forward How a sly Jewish playwright wrote 'the Citizen Kane of horror movies' 6 Dec 2023
"The Wicker Man," a film released 50 years ago, has gained a massive cult following despite its rocky beginnings. The movie, known for its influence on the f...
6 Dec 2023
Forward Hallmark's newest Hanukkah movie makes fun of Hallmark holiday movies 6 Dec 2023
Hallmark's new Hanukkah movie, "Round and Round," cleverly mocks the formulaic nature of their own holiday movies. The film follows Rachel, a big city girl w...
6 Dec 2023
Forward Blending seemingly contradictory Jewish clichés, Jennifer Lawrence's Netflix sex comedy works better than it should 6 Dec 2023
"No Hard Feelings," a sex comedy currently streaming on Netflix, subverts stereotypes and tropes commonly seen in Jewish comedies. The film combines the Jewi...
6 Dec 2023
Forward Why Siskel & Ebert were the Talmudic scholars of their day 29 Nov 2023
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, renowned film critics, are likened to Talmudic scholars Hillel and Shammai by Rabbi Herbert J. Cohen. Despite differing viewpoin...
29 Nov 2023
Forward He filmed the Great American Novel — then this great Jewish filmmaker set his sights on the world's greatest restaurant 22 Nov 2023
Frederick Wiseman, at 93, continues to break new ground with his documentary filmmaking, this time by exploring the culinary world through a project focusing...
22 Nov 2023
Forward A new book remembers Marty Glickman, the Jewish broadcasting icon famously benched at the Berlin Olympics 16 Nov 2023
Jeffrey Gurock's biography of Marty Glickman, a celebrated Jewish sports broadcaster once benched at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, highlights Glickman's signific...
16 Nov 2023
Forward In the shadow of death and motherly disappointment, Albert Brooks changed the world of comedy 8 Nov 2023
Albert Brooks's influence on comedy is explored in the HBO documentary "Defending My Life," directed by Rob Reiner, highlighting Brooks's avant-garde comedic...
8 Nov 2023
Forward In a blockbuster film about the Ukrainian Robin Hood, the Baal Shem Tov makes his debut 8 Nov 2023
In a new costume drama set in 18th-century Ukraine titled "Dovbush," the Baal Shem Tov, founder of Hasidic Judaism, makes his screen debut. The film follows ...
8 Nov 2023
Forward Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, Isaac Mizrahi say TikTok ‘not safe for Jewish users’ 2 Nov 2023
A group of prominent figures, including Debra Messing, Amy Schumer, and Isaac Mizrahi, have addressed a letter to TikTok expressing concerns about the safety...
2 Nov 2023
Unorthodox headphones Moving Forward, Together: Ep 385 19 Oct 2023
In episode 385 of Unorthodox, the hosts process emotions about the war in Israel alongside listeners, discussing insights from Jewish law and ethics with Rab...
19 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones As Biden Calls Out Evil, the Left Celebrates 11 Oct 2023
The podcast discusses Joe Biden's recent speech regarding Israel and Hamas, praising his acknowledgment of evil. There are concerns about the sustainability ...
11 Oct 2023
Not That Kind of Rabbi headphones The return of Ralph Benmergui: Not That Kind of Rabbi is back 5 Oct 2023
"Not That Kind of Rabbi," hosted by Ralph Benmergui, is returning with a new season on The CJN Podcast Network, focusing on Jewish Canadians and delving into...
5 Oct 2023
Forward A nude dating show is a controversial hit on Max. But is it actually sinful — biblically speaking? 3 Oct 2023
Naked Attraction, a British dating show streaming on Max, challenges traditional notions of modesty and sinfulness by focusing solely on physical attraction ...
3 Oct 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Is It Curtains for Debates? 28 Sep 2023
The text discusses the recent Republican debate held at the Reagan Library, questioning its impact on the race and the utility of such debates in contemporar...
28 Sep 2023
Unorthodox headphones Stealing the Show: Ep 379 14 Sep 2023
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts speak with Amanda Stern, author of the young adult novel "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," which has been ...
14 Sep 2023
Menschwarmers headphones S4E14 - How Michael Landsberg blazed a trail for Jewish broadcasters—and quietly struggled along the way 13 Sep 2023
Michael Landsberg, a prominent figure in Canadian broadcasting, made significant contributions as a longtime anchor at TSN and host of "Off the Record." Desp...
13 Sep 2023
Forward Why the Israeli ‘Euphoria’ creator couldn’t wait to go to jail 12 Sep 2023
Ron Leshem, renowned for creating Israeli and American TV shows like Euphoria, reflects on his early years as a journalist embedded in a juvenile prison for ...
12 Sep 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Ira Glass 1 Sep 2023
In this feature on Conversations We Love, the spotlight falls on influential radio host Ira Glass, known for creating the popular "This American Life" series...
1 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai headphones Everybody Nose 25 Aug 2023
Phoebe Maltz Bovy wrote a column for the _Globe and Mail_ discussing the sexist backlash in Israel fueled by the religious right, which is seen as a threat t...
25 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Helen Mirren 25 Aug 2023
Dame Helen Mirren discusses her role in the film "Golda," where she portrays Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the Yom Kippur War. In an interview, sh...
25 Aug 2023
Forward Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters 24 Aug 2023
"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making un...
24 Aug 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Hear this Canadian filmmaker discuss the true story behind Netflix's 'The Swimmers' 23 Aug 2023
Charly Wai Feldman, a Canadian filmmaker, discusses her documentary "Long Distance Swimmer: Sara Mardini," which profiles a Syrian refugee turned Olympic ath...
23 Aug 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News headphones Conversations We Love: Ilana Dayan 11 Aug 2023
During the summer break, a series called "Conversations We Love" features highlights from compelling interviews, including one with respected "Uvda" anchor I...
11 Aug 2023
Forward David Corenswet, the next Superman, has deep Jewish roots in New Orleans 9 Aug 2023
David Corenswet, recently announced as the next actor to play Superman, draws excitement from the Jewish community, particularly those in New Orleans. Corens...
9 Aug 2023
Forward Paul Reubens, son of a founding Israeli Air Force pilot and father of Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70 31 Jul 2023
Paul Reubens, beloved for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, passed away at age 70 after a private struggle with cancer. Reubens, born Paul Rubenfeld, hail...
31 Jul 2023
Rivkush headphones For globetrotting filmmaker Charly Wai Feldman, Judaism is a borderless identity 27 Jul 2023
Charly Wai Feldman, a filmmaker with a diverse background, views Judaism as a central part of her identity, despite her global upbringing. Raised by a Jewish...
27 Jul 2023
Unorthodox headphones Working it Out: Ep. 373 27 Jul 2023
In episode 373 of Unorthodox, the podcast delves into the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning in the Jewish calendar, exploring its lessons. The ep...
27 Jul 2023
Promised Podcast headphones The “Heat of Summer” Edition 20 Jul 2023
Sally Abed, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the importance of three main topics: the idea of Israel's Supreme Court removing Benjamin Netanyahu...
20 Jul 2023
Forward Why Fran Fine — sorry, Fran Drescher — is the union queen we all needed 17 Jul 2023
Fran Drescher, known for her role in The Nanny, has emerged as a strong advocate for labor rights as the president of SAG-AFTRA during a joint strike with th...
17 Jul 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Netflix’s Canadian ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star Cindy Seni is engaged—but not to anyone from the show 13 Jul 2023
Cindy Seni, the Canadian star of Netflix's "Jewish Matchmaking," found her basheret (soulmate) independently of the show while secretly dating Eldad Cohen fo...
13 Jul 2023