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Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the popular TV series "Fauda," discusses the complexities of portraying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how a Palestinian...

In episode 135 of Unorthodox podcast, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky shares her experience with miscarriage, emphasizing the need for more support and dialogue on in...

The article explores the intersection of Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning status and his relationship with Marilyn Monroe. In 1949, Miller received the...

In the film "The Week Of," Adam Sandler takes on the role of Kenny Lustig, a struggling working-class Jewish father preparing for his daughter's interfaith w...

Cheburashka, a beloved Soviet animated series character from the late 1960s, holds a significant place in Eastern European childhood memories and cultural re...

In 1968, following an anti-Zionist campaign by the Polish government, over 13,000 Polish Jews fled to Denmark, including Marian Marzyski, a successful filmma...

Roman Polanski's 1968 film "Rosemary's Baby," based on Ira Levin's novel, is examined for how it subtly incorporates Jewish elements, despite its overt Catho...

"Hitler's Hollywood" by German documentarian Rdiger Suchsland delves into the world of Nazi cinema from 1933 to 1945, exploring the films made under the regi...

Israeli television has seen a rise in series depicting the lives of religious Jews, showcasing iconic shows like Srugim, Kathmandu, Shtisel, and the latest a...

In a crossover episode of Unorthodox, hosts Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly podcast discuss early aughts TV, Jewish identity on...

In this crossover episode, Unorthodox hosts engage with Joshua Malina and Hrishikesh Hirway from The West Wing Weekly, discussing the enduring appeal of earl...

Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzva...

This episode of Unorthodox explores the intersection of Jewish culture and popular media through discussions on Purim, Oscars predictions, and FBI insights. ...

The podcast episode "Winner's Circle: Ep. 126" features discussions on Purim, the Oscars, and the life of an FBI agent, with guests including film critic Jor...

Ta-Nehisi Coates, renowned author and national correspondent for The Atlantic, is set to become the writer for Marvel's Captain America, a character original...

In a 2018 opinion piece, the author argues that the rush to condemn Woody Allen amid the #MeToo movement overlooks complexities in his case and should be rec...

In this podcast episode, Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman cover three significant topics in Israel. They discuss the upcoming primary wit...

The podcast episode discusses three main topics: the upcoming leadership primary in Israel's liberal-left Meretz party, the decision faced by Israeli writer ...

Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' discusses his Netflix series 'Somebody Feed Phil,' which highlights culinary travels including an episo...

The podcast episode features Phil Rosenthal, creator of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Somebody Feed Phil' on Netflix, discussing his global food adventures,...

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Mennel Ibstissem, a Muslim contestant on the French version of The Voice, who faced backlash over her past ...

Symphony Space in New York City celebrated Judy Blume with a star-studded event on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring readings and tributes from various celebritie...

"Shababnikim" is a new Israeli TV dramedy that follows the lives of yeshiva students dealing with the death of their rosh yeshiva and the arrival of a new, s...

"Shababnikim" is an Israeli TV show that has become popular both in Israel and abroad for its humorous and cutting portrayal of the lives of Haredi (ultra-Or...

"Humor Me" by Sam Hoffman is a charming indie comedy with a Jewish twist, following the story of Nate, a struggling playwright who moves in with his father B...

In 2017, Gal Gadot emerged as a global sensation, being the sixth-most searched person worldwide on Google thanks to her performances in 'Wonder Woman' and '...

In episode 117 of Unorthodox, the focus is on nose jobs and their significance in American Jewish culture. Tablet editors Alana Newhouse and Wayne Hoffman sh...

In episode 113 of the podcast "Unorthodox," the guest Lani Santo, executive director of Footsteps, discusses the organization's work in helping formerly-Orth...

Gili Rozenfeld, a video editor in Tel Aviv, discovered unexpectedly through the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that her family shares ancestry with actress Sc...

The Other Israel Film Festival, in its eleventh year organized by the JCC Manhattan, focuses on showcasing films that highlight minority populations in Israe...

Rob Reiner, an esteemed director and actor, reflects on directing the film 'LBJ,' a biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Despite initial hesitations due...

In this live episode from JCC Manhattan, host Mark Oppenheimer reunites with writer A.J. Jacobs, who shares his genealogical discoveries and surprise family ...

In episode 109 of "Relatively Speaking," live from JCC Manhattan, writer A.J. Jacobs discusses his latest book on genealogy, sharing stories of discovering f...

Jean-Pierre Melville, a prominent filmmaker, faced a devastating fire in his Paris studio during the filming of "The Samoura" in 1967. Melville, known for hi...

"Steven Universe" is a popular show that explores themes of identity, family, and ethics through the adventures of Steven, a half-gem, half-human child. The ...

In this edition, Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag discuss a new documentary web series featuring three passionate and armed young women living...

In an episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders discovered they are cousins through shared DNA, despite not having a...

Actor and director Rob Reiner, known for his liberal stance since playing a role on 'All In The Family,' has initiated the Committee to Investigate Russia to...

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his ...

Since the late 1960s, Frederick Wiseman has delivered intimate and encyclopedic portrayals of American life through his documentary films. These works, such ...

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, is renowned for his in-depth explorations of American institutions, capturing the subtleties of power ...

Noah Berlatsky critiques Hollywood's portrayal of Jewish characters, using the example of Stanley Uris from Stephen King's novel "It" and its film adaptation...

Conan O'Brien is on a food-filled trip to Israel for his show "Conan Without Borders." He has been visiting popular eateries in Tel Aviv, dining with Prime M...

Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, humorously suggested that First Lady Melania Trump should have used the solar eclipse as an opportunity to escape from P...

Josh and Benny Safdie, filmmakers hailing from New York, are gaining recognition for their energetic and gritty portrayal of the city, reminiscent of a 1970s...

Menashe, directed by Joshua Z. Weinstein, is a groundbreaking Yiddish-language film exploring the tension between faith and modernity within a Hasidic commun...

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss Jewish themes in summer blockbuster movies with film critic Jordan Hoffman and explore unconventional health...

In this episode of Cinema Verite, Mark Oppenheimer reveals that he isn't the only one in his family who sneaks into movies without paying. The show features ...

Abbi Jacobson, known for her work on Broad City, has launched a podcast called A Piece of Work in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art and WNYC Studio...

Filming at Auschwitz is rarely allowed, with Steven Spielberg even being denied permission to shoot there while making "Schindler's List." The Auschwitz Memo...