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Kveller ‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Erin Foster Is Surprised Her Show Sparked Criticism From Fellow Jewish Women 15 Aug
Erin Foster's Netflix series, "Nobody Wants This," starring Adam Brody as a rabbi, has ignited critique from Jewish communities for its portrayal of Jewish w...
15 Aug
JTA Oct. 7 documentary is reinstated at Toronto film festival after cancelation brouhaha 15 Aug
The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) after it was initially canceled am...
15 Aug
Forward ‘Bojack Horseman’ creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg on his new, ‘unapologetically Jewish’ family affair 14 Aug
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of the acclaimed series Bojack Horseman, brings forth a new animated show, Long Story Short, on Netflix, showcasing the Schwoop...
14 Aug
Kveller The Jewish Details in Timothée Chalamet’s New Film ‘Marty Supreme’ Are So Good 14 Aug
Josh Safdie's upcoming film "Marty Supreme," starring Timothée Chalamet, centers around the legendary Jewish American table tennis player Marty Reisman. The ...
14 Aug
JTA Facing backlash, Canadian film festival TIFF says it’s still open to screening Oct. 7 documentary 14 Aug
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has faced backlash for initially removing an Israeli documentary, "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," ...
14 Aug
JTA Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner’s romance is rekindled in a new off-Broadway play 13 Aug
A new off-Broadway play, "Gene & Gilda," explores the rich and humorous romance between comedy legends Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner. Written by Cary Gitter a...
13 Aug
JTA Oct 7 documentary pulled from Toronto film festival allegedly over use of Hamas-owned footage 13 Aug
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has withdrawn an invitation to screen the Israeli documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' whic...
13 Aug
Kveller ‘Back to the Future’ Star Christopher Lloyd Plays Holocaust Survivor in New Film 13 Aug
Christopher Lloyd takes on a poignant role as Holocaust survivor Sol Fassbinder in the new film, "Guns & Moses," which features Mark Feuerstein as a Chabad r...
13 Aug
Kveller The First Trailer of Scarlett Johansson’s Very Jewish Debut Movie Is Here 12 Aug
Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great," a film that intertwines themes of the Holocaust, strong Jewish women, and grief. The...
12 Aug
Forward How a Kentucky-raised comic dodged a beer can and became a Jewish star 11 Aug
Comedian Ariel Elias' debut special, "A Jewish Star," available on YouTube, humorously explores her unique experiences as a Jew growing up in Kentucky. Drawi...
11 Aug
Forward Roman Polanski's take on the Dreyfus Affair is perfect for 2025. That's the problem 8 Aug
Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy," a depiction of the Dreyfus Affair, aligns with contemporary issues as it debuts in the U.S. The movie parallels...
8 Aug
Kveller An Ode to the Larger Than Life Jewish Mothers of Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ 8 Aug
Lior Zaltzman explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish mothers in Lena Dunham's show "Too Much," challenging the typical overbearing stereotype. The series f...
8 Aug
Jewish Review of Books Everybody Loves Dreyfus 8 Aug
Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" dramatizes the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on the antisemitic army intelligence officer Major Georges Picq...
8 Aug
JTA Roman Polanski’s ‘An Officer and a Spy’ finally opens in the US — bringing both scandal and an important portrayl of the Dreyfus Affair 7 Aug
Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" highlights the historical Dreyfus Affair, now showing in the U.S., despite controversy around its director. The ...
7 Aug
JTA Roman Polanski’s Dreyfus Affair movie ‘An Officer and a Spy’ finally opens in the US 7 Aug
Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish officer wrongfully convicted of espionage over 130 years ago, has reentered the spotlight with French President Emmanuel Macron’s ...
7 Aug
Forward How a Jewish mother from Flatbush became America's most recognizable Italian on TV 7 Aug
Fran Lopate, a Jewish mother from Flatbush, became famous in the 1970s for her portrayal as an Italian mamma in Levy's Rye Bread's iconic advertising campaig...
7 Aug
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones It's Howard Stern's World 6 Aug
The podcast episode delves into the possibility of Howard Stern's retirement and his significant impact on American culture and media, drawing parallels to D...
6 Aug
Kveller All the Jewish TV To Stream in August 2025 4 Aug
August 2025 offers an array of Jewish-themed TV content, as highlighted by Lior Zaltzman in an article for Kveller. Among the standout shows and specials are...
4 Aug
Forward Did the Bible foreshadow the hit reality series ‘Married at First Sight’? 4 Aug
Married at First Sight, a reality TV series, parallels ancient biblical matchmaking by marrying strangers, reminiscent of the biblical story of Isaac and Reb...
4 Aug
Kveller A New HBO Documentary Series Highlights Billy Joel’s Jewish Pride 1 Aug
Billy Joel's Jewish identity is a central focus in the HBO Max documentary series, "Billy Joel: And So It Goes." The series explores Joel's heritage and Jewi...
1 Aug
Forward 'Eddington' is full of conspiracy theories but it's not about Jews. Or is it? 31 Jul
Ari Aster's film "Eddington" is a Western set against the backdrop of the early pandemic in a fictional New Mexico town. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix a...
31 Jul
Kveller Adam Sandler’s Mom Was Sarah Silverman’s Nursery School Teacher 30 Jul
Sarah Silverman recently shared a charming anecdote about her nursery school teacher, who happened to be none other than Judy Sandler, Adam Sandler's mother....
30 Jul
Kveller Mark Feuerstein Is a Gun-Toting Hot Chabad Rabbi in This New Movie 30 Jul
The film "Guns & Moses," starring Mark Feuerstein as a Chabad rabbi named Rabbi Mo, merges elements of Western genres with Jewish culture to create an action...
30 Jul
Forward Fox just delivered the most unexpectedly Jewish hour on TV 28 Jul
In a compelling episode of Fox's reality series "The Fixer," Marcus Lemonis delves into the world of Popinsanity, a gourmet snack company run by Orthodox Jew...
28 Jul
Unpacked The H0l0caust-survivor-turned-actress who invented WiFi #wifi #hollywood #actress 27 Jul
Hedy Lamarr is celebrated not only for her Hollywood fame but also for her groundbreaking work as an inventor. Escaping the rise of fascism in Europe, Lamarr...
27 Jul
Kveller Marvel’s Jewish Character The Thing Is Played by a Jewish Actor for the First Time 25 Jul
The beloved Marvel Comics character The Thing, also known as Benjamin Jacob "Ben" Grimm, is being portrayed by a Jewish actor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, for the fi...
25 Jul
Kveller ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Confirms That Happy Gilmore Is Indeed Jewish 25 Jul
The eagerly anticipated film, Happy Gilmore 2, now streaming on Netflix, confirms that the protagonist, Happy Gilmore, played by Adam Sandler, is Jewish. Thi...
25 Jul
Forward 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' sends The Thing to shul — and gives Jack Kirby credit 25 Jul
"Fantastic Four: First Steps" brings Jewish influence into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by connecting The Thing's identity with creator Jack Kirby's Jewish ...
25 Jul
JTA Grossinger’s iconic rye bread rises again — and won’t require a Catskills trip to obtain 25 Jul
The iconic Grossingers Catskill Resort Hotel, a legendary Borscht Belt retreat known for its vibrant Jewish culture and cuisine, is being revived in the form...
25 Jul
Living Lchaim The Mourning After (Tisha B'av 2025) | Official Trailer 24 Jul
"The Mourning After (Tisha B'av 2025)" is a narrative focused on the profound personal and communal experiences surrounding the efforts to rescue hostages fr...
24 Jul
Forward Is Lena Dunham’s latest show doing too much — or not enough — with its Jewish characters? 24 Jul
Lena Dunham's latest show, "Too Much," explores romantic comedy tropes with a distinct twist, primarily through its quirky protagonist, Jessica, who embodies...
24 Jul
Forward In an Orthodox Western, Jewish soul breaks through the tropes 24 Jul
Guns and Moses, featuring Mark Feuerstein as Rabbi Mo Zaltzman, challenges typical Jewish stereotypes in Western films by portraying the rabbi as a determine...
24 Jul
Kveller I Need Jewish Actor Ike Barinholtz to Play Elon Musk 24 Jul
Jewish actor Ike Barinholtz is rumoured to play Elon Musk in the upcoming film "Artificial," directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film will explore the drama sur...
24 Jul
Kveller Ben Stiller’s Documentary About His Famous Jewish Parents to Premiere on Apple TV+ This Fall 24 Jul
Ben Stiller's new documentary, "Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost," set to premiere in theaters and on Apple TV+ this fall, celebrates the lives and careers o...
24 Jul
Forward Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s Jewish vow renewal 22 Jul
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman known for his rock star antics and later reality TV fame, recently passed away at 76. His connection to J...
22 Jul
Kveller ‘Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop’ Is a Profound Documentary About a Jewish Legend 22 Jul
"Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop" is an evocative documentary that highlights the legacy of the iconic Jewish entertainer Shari Lewis, whose creations, especially th...
22 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Colbert Protest, the Hunter Tantrum 22 Jul
Protests erupted in New York City over CBS's cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late-night show, blending pop culture with political discourse, while Hunter B...
22 Jul
Tablet Tender Is the Blight 22 Jul
Kenneth Lonergan’s film "Margaret," despite its delayed unveiling, has emerged as a powerful piece of American Jewish cultural commentary. The movie, set in ...
22 Jul
Kveller Liev Schreiber and Carol Kane Play Orthodox Jews in Upcoming Darren Aronofsky Film 21 Jul
Director Darren Aronofsky returns to his roots in Jewish-themed storytelling with his latest film "Caught Stealing," premiering on August 29. The movie stars...
21 Jul
Forward Whoever said 'you can't take it with you' never reckoned with this Jewish patriarch 18 Jul
"Death & Taxes" is a documentary that explores the complexities of legacy through the lens of the Schein family, focusing on the late Harvey Schein, a high-p...
18 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Epstein's Book and Colbert's Cancellation 18 Jul
Discussion centers around the perceived scandal involving Donald Trump and a birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein as well as the cancellation of Stephen Colb...
18 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones Epstein's Book and Colbert's Cancellation 18 Jul
The episode delves into the controversial birthday tribute allegedly created by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein, examining its potential implications and cr...
18 Jul
Kveller Ben Stiller and Robin Williams Once Helped Jewish ‘Superman’ Star Skyler Gisondo Film a Promposal 18 Jul
Skyler Gisondo, known for his role as Jimmy Olsen in the Superman series and his impressive comedic performances, shares a delightful tale of a promposal sha...
18 Jul
Forward Rabbi, get your gun 17 Jul
"Guns & Moses," directed by Salvador Litvak, is a Western-style thriller featuring Rabbi Mo Zaltzman navigating a dangerous conspiracy after a synagogue shoo...
17 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones PBS, NPR, the Fed, Wuhan, and 'Jaws' 17 Jul
Discussing current Republican political strategies, the podcast delves into how the GOP, under Trump's leadership, bucked traditional political norms to enac...
17 Jul
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones PBS, NPR, the Fed, Wuhan, and 'Jaws' 17 Jul
The podcast explores the implications of recent legislation impacting public broadcasting funding and the concept of political will's power in circumventing ...
17 Jul
Forward Shari had a little lamb — and changed the world with her 17 Jul
Shari Lewis, famed creator of the puppet Lamb Chop, is the focus of a new documentary by Lisa D'Apolito that explores her dynamic career in children's televi...
17 Jul
Unpacked The real reason Logan Lerman took on We Were the Lucky Ones #hollywood #movie #identity 17 Jul
Logan Lerman's decision to star in "We Were the Lucky Ones" was deeply personal, as the role allowed him to connect with his own Jewish heritage and family h...
17 Jul
Forward Legendary ‘King of Comedy’ Jerry Lewis placed a weekly Jewish deli order, his son recalls 16 Jul
Jerry Lewis, born Joseph Levitch, was a prominent Jewish comedian renowned for his energetic humor and philanthropic efforts, especially his association with...
16 Jul
Kveller A New Scripted TV Show About the Borscht Belt Is Coming 16 Jul
The upcoming scripted TV show 'The Mountains' revives the historic Borscht Belt's cultural legacy, focusing on the iconic Grossinger's resort in the Catskill...
16 Jul