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In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts delve into the new Israeli TV show "The Lesson," featuring an interview with writer and creator Deakla Keydar....

After parting ways with Kanye West, Alex Klein, West's former business partner and creator of the Stem Player, has shared his experience of antisemitic remar...

Jacob Balshin, a former philosophy major from Thornhill, has ventured into stand-up comedy with his debut album, "30 And Breathing Funny," featuring anecdote...

A documentary filmmaker, Tams Wormser, explores the story of a Jewish community in rural Uganda striving for recognition by Israel in the film "Shalom Putti,...

Mira Nair, the acclaimed Indian director, adapts her 2001 film 'Monsoon Wedding' into a musical, celebrating Indian family and culture through a theatrical p...

"Less Than Kosher" is a web series born from Shaina Silver-Baird's unexpected experience singing as a cantor despite not being religious. The series, premier...

Cédric Klapisch's film "Rise" brightly contrasts with darker portrayals like "Black Swan" by focusing on the uplifting power of dance amidst life's challenge...

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian Modi discussing coming out to his mother about being a comedian and finding pride in being openly gay and Jewish...

The text discusses the recent changes in cable news, highlighting the departure of CNN's new chief and the declining ratings of Fox News Channel, as well as ...

Saul Rubinek, a Hollywood veteran, delves into his personal connection with Yiddish and the Holocaust as he takes on the role of a rabbi in the Yiddish-speak...

"Inherently Fertile" is a pop culture-focused episode of the show "Bonjour Chai," discussing topics such as Taylor Swift, biblical themes in the TV show Succ...

Jeff Rothpan, a comedy writer and performer, reflects on his successful career in the United States, working with icons like Steve Martin and John Cleese. Ro...

The Commentary Magazine podcast will not be releasing episodes in honor of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and Memorial Day, with regular episodes resuming on ...

Sarah Silverman's latest stand-up special, "Someone You Love," showcases her unique blend of scatological humor and Jewish identity, tackling themes like ant...

In the podcast episode Unorthodox 2.0: Ep. 364, a new co-host, Joshua Malina, is introduced and his involvement in the play Leopoldstadt on Broadway is highl...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's viral video response to the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville highlighted the role of digital media company ATTN: in spreading...

In a podcast episode, the hosts discuss a questionable "near catastrophic" car chase in New York involving Harry and Meghan, highlighting its dubious nature....

In anticipation of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the discussion delves into the significance and impact of the event. It highlights some lesser-known ...

Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks l...

Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in sha...

TV showrunner and Hollywood columnist Rob Long shares his perspective on the Hollywood writers' strike, revealing his surprising willingness to participate. ...

The children of iconic Canadian comedy duo Wayne and Shuster are striving to reintroduce their parents' classic sketches to a new audience. Despite unsuccess...

Ben Smith, former founding editor of BuzzFeed News, reflects on the meteoric rise and stark decline of social media-driven journalism. His new book, "Traffic...

Steve Guttenberg, celebrated for his roles in films like "Police Academy" and "Three Men and a Baby," brings his life and Jewish identity to the stage with "...

Adam Brody has been cast as a charming rabbi in a new Netflix comedy starring alongside Kristen Bell. The series, helmed by Erin Foster and produced by Moder...

Dana Bash, known for her Jewish upbringing and engagement with Jewish issues, including a special on antisemitism, will anchor CNN's flagship political progr...

In a podcast episode discussing the beginning of Joe Biden's reelection campaign, journalist Eli Lake explores the Georgia investigation of Donald Trump, the...

Israeli-American Neil Druckmann, the creative force behind HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us', draws inspiration from various sources, including the Israeli-P...

In an introspective critique, PJ Grisar examines Ari Aster's film "Beau Is Afraid" through a Jewish lens. Despite Aster's claim that the film is a 'Jewish Lo...

"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...

Hag Semach listeners! As we head into the Passover break, enjoy reruns of our favorite recent conversations starting with MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow discussi...

Netflix's "Transatlantic," created by Anna Winger, dramatizes the life-saving efforts of Varian Fry, an American journalist who orchestrated the rescue of ov...

Melissa Klapper, a professor of Jewish women's history, recently completed a successful three-day run as a Jeopardy! champion, earning $59,100. Although her ...

The Broadway revival of 'Parade,' starring Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt, revisits the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent who was wrongfully...

Ads for Netflix's store were inadvertently displayed on Holocaust denial videos hosted on Rumble, a platform popular with far-right users. This was reported ...

The podcast delves into the political implications of a rapid bank crisis in the United States before shifting gears to discuss the Oscars. It touches on top...

Darren Aronofsky's 1998 film "Pi" remains his most Jewish work, inspired by his own youthful encounters with Jewish mysticism in Israel. The film, centered a...

In this episode of "Air Force None," recorded before the Tel Aviv terror attack, protests against judicial reform in Israel intensify, with national demonstr...

Mel Brooks, the iconic comic whose career spans decades, remains a subject of fascination in Jeremy Dauber's biography, "Disobedient Jew." Unlike many of his...

The biography "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew" by Jeremy Dauber, as reviewed by Andrew Silow-Carroll, delves into the life and legacy of the legendary Mel Brook...

The article discusses the trend of Christian adaptations of the Purim story of Esther and their varying portrayals in movies. Despite being a Jewish tale, Ch...

Hulu's "History of the World, Part II" revisits Mel Brooks' comedic legacy by giving a modern twist to his signature slapstick and irreverent humor. While Br...

Mel Brooks, at the age of 96, reflects on creating "The History of the World Part II," finally giving fans a sequel after 42 years. In an email interview, Br...

Noah Rothman is leaving the podcast to join National Review, with his last discussion focusing on recent events including the ongoing balloon madness, debili...

A string of incidents in Los Angeles, including a swastika display at LACMA and twin shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood targeting Jewish individual...

This episode features a conversation with Mike Tannenbaum, a former NFL executive and current ESPN analyst, focusing on the Super Bowl, NFL team strategies, ...

The release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, set in the Harry Potter universe, has sparked criticism over its portrayal of goblins with antisemitic underto...

An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobi...

Gabriel Bier Gislason's film "Attachment" injects fresh energy into the Jewish horror genre with a queer twist. Set predominantly in a Haredi quarter of Lond...

Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict ...