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Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking...

Films like "The Children of October 7," "We Will Dance Again," "Holding Liat," and "A Letter to David" offer poignant narratives about the aftermath of the O...

Nancy Spielberg, a Shabbat observant film producer and sister of Steven Spielberg, reflects on the impact of witnessing uncensored footage from the October 7...

"Long Story Short," an animated series by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of "BoJack Horseman," explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish family life through th...

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Caught Stealing," portrays Hasidic Jews as complex and intimidating drug lords, diverging from typical depictions. While set...

Apple TV+'s "Platonic" reimagines Nora Ephron's classic romcom question from "When Harry Met Sally," asking whether straight men and women can truly remain j...

Renowned for his sharp-tongued roasts, Jeff Ross displays a surprisingly sweet and culturally rich side in his new Broadway one-man show, "Jeff Ross: Take A ...

The film "Blue Moon," directed by Richard Linklater, explores the poignant story of Jewish lyricist Lorenz 'Larry' Hart, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. Hart is kn...

The article draws a parallel between the beloved TV detective Columbo, portrayed by Peter Falk, and a central Jewish value of inquiry and curiosity. Although...

Netflix's new animated series, "Long Story Short," from "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, explores Jewish identity through the Schwooper family...

Leah Grisham critiques the depiction of the only explicitly Jewish character, Bucky, in Disney's Z-O-M-B-I-E-S franchise, noting his problematic role as a se...

Slam Frank, a satirical musical co-created by Jewish artists Andrew Fox and Joel Sinensky, reimagines Anne Frank as a pansexual Latinx girl in a hip-hop styl...

Lena Dunham, renowned for her Jewish roots and dynamic career in film and television, embarks on her latest project, a Netflix romantic comedy titled "Good S...

David Mikics' article delves into the morally complex decisions faced by G.W. Pabst, a once-prominent Weimar director, who returned to Nazi-controlled German...

The highly anticipated second season of "The Pitt" featuring Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, played by Emmy-nominated Noah Wyle, is set to premiere on January...

The hosts of the Commentary Magazine Podcast delve into their favorite Broadway musicals, exploring the specific performances and characteristics that make e...

Adam Lehrer's article explores the concept of "Dementiacore," a term he uses to describe a trend in contemporary cinema where films mirror the cognitive decl...

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...

The documentary "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue" will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) after it was initially canceled am...

Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of the acclaimed series Bojack Horseman, brings forth a new animated show, Long Story Short, on Netflix, showcasing the Schwoop...

Josh Safdie's upcoming film "Marty Supreme," starring Timothée Chalamet, centers around the legendary Jewish American table tennis player Marty Reisman. The ...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has faced backlash for initially removing an Israeli documentary, "The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue," ...

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...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has withdrawn an invitation to screen the Israeli documentary 'The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue,' whic...

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...

Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with "Eleanor the Great," a film that intertwines themes of the Holocaust, strong Jewish women, and grief. The...

Comedian Ariel Elias' debut special, "A Jewish Star," available on YouTube, humorously explores her unique experiences as a Jew growing up in Kentucky. Drawi...

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...

Lior Zaltzman explores the nuanced portrayal of Jewish mothers in Lena Dunham's show "Too Much," challenging the typical overbearing stereotype. The series f...

Roman Polanski's film "An Officer and a Spy" dramatizes the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on the antisemitic army intelligence officer Major Georges Picq...

Alfred Dreyfus, the Jewish officer wrongfully convicted of espionage over 130 years ago, has reentered the spotlight with French President Emmanuel Macron’s ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Married at First Sight, a reality TV series, parallels ancient biblical matchmaking by marrying strangers, reminiscent of the biblical story of Isaac and Reb...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

The eagerly anticipated film, Happy Gilmore 2, now streaming on Netflix, confirms that the protagonist, Happy Gilmore, played by Adam Sandler, is Jewish. Thi...

"Fantastic Four: First Steps" brings Jewish influence into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by connecting The Thing's identity with creator Jack Kirby's Jewish ...

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...

"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...

Lena Dunham's latest show, "Too Much," explores romantic comedy tropes with a distinct twist, primarily through its quirky protagonist, Jessica, who embodies...

Guns and Moses, featuring Mark Feuerstein as Rabbi Mo Zaltzman, challenges typical Jewish stereotypes in Western films by portraying the rabbi as a determine...

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...