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All the Jewish TV Coming in September 2024
6 Sep
September 2024 is an exciting month for Jewish-themed television, with several notable premieres and ongoing series highlighting Jewish culture and stories. ...
6 Sep
Forward
He was guilty of armed robbery, but was the murder case against him antisemitic?
6 Sep
The film "The Goldman Case" by French filmmaker Cédric Kahn delves into the controversial 1975 trial of Pierre Goldman, a French Jewish intellectual who stoo...
6 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
A year on, why don’t films ask what Hamas aims to achieve?
6 Sep
As the anniversary of the October 7 Simchat Torah massacre approaches, global media, including the BBC, are preparing to commemorate the events with films fr...
6 Sep
Forward
A zombie story about the Holocaust? This audio drama makes it work.
5 Sep
Journalist Michael Fraiman has launched an audio drama titled "Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story" that creatively blends science fiction and Holocaust rememb...
5 Sep
Moment
Jewish Film Review | ‘Between the Temples’
5 Sep
Between the Temples is a thought-provoking comedic film directed by Nathan Silver, featuring Jason Schwartzman as Ben, a grieving cantor struggling with the ...
5 Sep
Jewish Chronicle
Firebrand review: ‘Jude Law’s Henry VIII’
5 Sep
The film "Firebrand," directed by Karim Anouz, brings to life Henry VIII's tumultuous reign, with a focus on the perspective of women, such as Henry's sixth ...
5 Sep
Tablet
Join the Tablet Audience Team
5 Sep
Tablet Magazine is looking to expand its audience editorial team by hiring a creative and driven video producer. This role, based in New York City with remot...
5 Sep
JTA
On X, Tucker Carlson hosts ‘historian’ who says the Nazis didn’t mean for the Holocaust to happen
4 Sep
Tucker Carlson hosted controversial self-proclaimed historian Darryl Cooper on his talk show hosted on the social media platform X. Cooper, during the interv...
4 Sep
Kveller
‘Kissufim’ on Netflix Is a Timely and Harrowing Movie About What it Means to Be Israeli
4 Sep
"Kissufim," directed by Keren Nechmad, is a poignant film exploring the intricacies of Israeli identity and history. Set in 1977 on Kibbutz Kissufim near the...
4 Sep
Tablet
The MAD Files
2 Sep
The article offers an engaging exploration of MAD magazine's influence from its inception in the early 1950s. It details how MAD, originally a comic, evolved...
2 Sep
Kveller
Jewish Actress Marlee Matlin To Be Subject of New PBS ‘American Masters’ Film
30 Aug
Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actor to win an Oscar, will be the subject of a PBS American Masters documentary, marking the first time the series will primar...
30 Aug
JTA
Leni Riefenstahl’s Nazi sympathies ran deeper than she admitted, a new documentary about the director argues
30 Aug
A new documentary titled 'Riefenstahl', which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, asserts deeper Nazi sympathies in filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl than she pu...
30 Aug
Forward
Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special makes poop jokes sentimental
29 Aug
Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special, "Love You," showcases his growth in guitar skills while retaining his classic, juvenile comedic style. Directed by...
29 Aug
Kveller
The Trailer of Netflix’s Hot Rabbi Show, With Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Is Here
29 Aug
Netflix is premiering a new romantic comedy series titled "Nobody Wants This," which features Adam Brody as a charming rabbi named Noah and Kristen Bell as J...
29 Aug
Moment
What it Takes to Grow a “Badass Woman” Journalist with CNN’s Dana Bash and her mother Francie Weinman Schwartz
29 Aug
In a heartfelt Mother's Day Zoominar, CNN's Dana Bash shares an intimate conversation with her mother, author and Jewish educator Francie Weinman Schwartz, r...
29 Aug
Forward
Kristen Bell dates a rabbi in new Netflix romantic comedy series
29 Aug
The upcoming Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" features Kristen Bell as a non-Jewish woman who falls in love with a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. Created by ...
29 Aug
Kveller
Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Comedy Special Has Strong Jewish Dad Energy
28 Aug
Adam Sandler's latest comedy special on Netflix, 'Love You,' reflects his signature comedic style with an added touch of "Jewish dad energy." Directed by Jos...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
This Jewish EastEnder is going back to her roots after 19 years
28 Aug
In an introspective piece, Tracy-Ann Oberman reflects on her role as Chrissie Watts in the British soap opera EastEnders, comparing the dramatic conflicts of...
28 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Blink Twice review: ‘men are the enemy of women’
27 Aug
"Blink Twice," directed by Zoë Kravitz in her debut, explores themes of gender power dynamics and deception through the story of Frida and Jess who infiltrat...
27 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Shifters review: ‘friends without benefits’
27 Aug
"Shifters" is a notable entry in British theatre, being only the third work by a black British playwright on the West End. Written by Benedict Lombe, the pla...
27 Aug
Kveller
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ Offers a Surprisingly Real Depiction of Orthodox Jewish Conversion
27 Aug
TLC's show "Forbidden Love" provides a nuanced look at interfaith relationships, including an authentic depiction of conversion to Orthodox Judaism. Among th...
27 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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BREAKING NEWS: Kamala Likes Doritos
27 Aug
The episode critiques the media's coverage of Kamala Harris's campaign strategy of minimal direct engagement and suggests it may backfire as Trump capitalize...
27 Aug
Hadassah
‘Lady in the Lake’s Israeli-Born Director
27 Aug
Apple TV+'s "Lady in the Lake," directed by Israeli-born Alma Harel, is a gripping series that intertwines themes of race and gender within the context of 19...
27 Aug
Kveller
Natalie Portman’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Is an Incredible Story of American Jewish Womanhood
26 Aug
"Lady in the Lake," starring Natalie Portman, is a powerful exploration of American Jewish womanhood through the lens of a 1960s Baltimore murder mystery. Po...
26 Aug
Forward
Is every war movie about Israel and Gaza now?
26 Aug
In light of the Israel-Hamas conflict, audiences are increasingly interpreting war movies and series like 'Dune,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'The Hunger Games' th...
26 Aug
JTA
‘The Day the Clown Cried,’ funnyman Jerry Lewis’ infamously terrible Holocaust movie, is having a new moment. But you still can’t watch it.
26 Aug
Jerry Lewis's unreleased Holocaust movie, "The Day the Clown Cried," continues to fascinate film enthusiasts as a documentary about the film premieres and a ...
26 Aug
Kveller
Robert Smigel and Nathan Silver on the Jewish Magic of ‘Between the Temples’
23 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a new film by Nathan Silver, featuring a unique blend of Jewish culture, humor, and heartfelt storytelling. With a cast including Ca...
23 Aug
Forward
In one of the most specifically Jewish movies ever made, love triumphs over loneliness
23 Aug
"Between the Temples," directed by Nathan Silver, is an evocative, comedic indie film exploring the intersection of Jewish ritual, personal grief, and unconv...
23 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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DNC, Day Four: So She Spoke Finally
23 Aug
This episode analyzes the Democratic National Convention, focusing on Kamala Harris's role and speech amidst comparisons to the Obama era. The panel critique...
23 Aug
Unorthodox
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Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel
22 Aug
"Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel" discusses two recently released Jewish films - "Between the Temples," a comedy about a cantor directed by N...
22 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Why I’d rather tough it out than take painkillers
21 Aug
The author shares her reluctance to take painkillers following a double mastectomy despite being in pain, influenced by watching a TV show highlighting the d...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
The Jewish rom-com that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about platonic love
21 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a Jewish rom-com film that explores themes of platonic love, spirituality, and cultural identity. Directed by Nathan Silver, the sto...
21 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Between the Temples review: ‘excruciating in the best way’
21 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a film set in upstate New York, portraying a Jewish community that is either nostalgically comforting or frustratingly oblivious to ...
21 Aug
My Jewish Mommy Life
Unpacking with Me VLOG!
21 Aug
The video is a vlog where the creator unpacks after coming home from vacation.
21 Aug
Jewish Currents
The Hösses’ Colonial Paradise - Jonathan Glazer’s <em>The Zone of Interest</em> disrupts the genre of Holocaust cinema by re-situating the Shoah in history.
21 Aug
Jonathan Glazer's film "The Zone of Interest" disrupts traditional Holocaust cinema by portraying Nazis not as supernatural figures, but as ordinary individu...
21 Aug
Kveller
Please Invite Us to Carol Kane’s Dream Bat Mitzvah
20 Aug
Iconic actress Carol Kane, 72, reminisces about her limited Jewish upbringing and discusses her role as a later-in-life bat mitzvah student in the film "Betw...
20 Aug
Forward
Though cozy with antisemites, this movie star confronted his country's complicity in the Holocaust
20 Aug
Alain Delon, a legendary French actor known for his captivating screen presence, passed away at 88, leaving behind a legacy marked by controversies and compl...
20 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Miriam Margolyes, Reginald D Hunter and the myth of respectable anti-Zionism
20 Aug
The text discusses the intersection of anti-Zionism and antisemitism through the lens of British personalities Miriam Margolyes and Reginald D Hunter. The au...
20 Aug
JTA
Jason Schwartzman plays a small-town cantor with a spiritual crisis in ‘Between the Temples’
19 Aug
"Between the Temples" is a film that follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, who works at a Reform synagogue in upstate New York and is str...
19 Aug
Kveller
Jewish Father and Son Duo Eugene and Dan Levy Are Hosting the 2024 Emmys
19 Aug
Eugene Levy and his son Dan Levy, known for their work on the popular show "Schitts Creek," are set to host the 2024 Emmys together. Eugene won his first Emm...
19 Aug
My Jewish Mommy Life
NEW JEWISH HOLIDAY CALENDAR RELEASE!
19 Aug
A new Jewish holiday calendar for the upcoming year is showcased in this video, which can be easily downloaded and used digitally to stay organized during im...
19 Aug
JTA
Silvio Santos, Brazilian media mogul and descendant of 15th-century Portuguese Jewish scholar-statesman, dies at 93
19 Aug
Silvio Santos, a prominent Brazilian media mogul and son of Sephardic Jewish immigrants, passed away at the age of 93. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he built a med...
19 Aug
Kveller
‘Love Island Israel’ Is Here
15 Aug
Love Island Israel has made its debut, following the hit reality TV franchise's format where attractive singles on a Greek island strive to find love to avoi...
15 Aug
My Jewish Mommy Life
Disney’s *Secret* Resort 🤫
15 Aug
A Jewish mother shares her experience staying at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina, emphasizing the challenges of scoring a reservation an...
15 Aug
Jewish Chronicle
Widow Cliquot review: ‘more prosecco than champagne’
14 Aug
"Widow Cliquot" is a film that depicts the story of Barbe Nicole Cliquot, who fought against champagne chauvinism in a male-dominated industry after her husb...
14 Aug
Kveller
A New Sitcom About the ‘Jewish Jordan’ Starring Steph Curry Is Now on Peacock
13 Aug
"Mr. Throwback" is a new sitcom on Peacock starring NBA star Steph Curry and Adam Pally as a character named Danny Grossman, who was once a celebrated Jewish...
13 Aug
Forward
5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av
12 Aug
On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem and other Jewish tragedies, families can watch kid-friendly films to int...
12 Aug
Forward
5 films to watch with kids this Tisha B'Av
12 Aug
On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, families typically watch films related to Jewish persecution. For parents s...
12 Aug
Kveller
‘Saturday Night’ Trailer Puts Jewish SNL Creator Lorne Michaels on Center Stage
12 Aug
The article discusses the upcoming biopic "Saturday Night," focusing on the early days of NBC's Saturday Night Live under the leadership of Jewish creator Lo...
12 Aug
Forward
The ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ revival has us wondering — where are all the Jewish Shelley Levenes?
8 Aug
The discussion revolves around the casting of the character Shelley Levene in the revival of Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway, with non-Jewish actors traditio...
8 Aug