Kveller
In Suzy Ultman’s ‘I Like Your Chutzpah,’ a New Visual Language of Jewish Joy
17 Sep 2024
Suzy Ultman's new board book for toddlers, "I Like Your Chutzpah," introduces a delightful visual language of Jewish joy through vibrant illustrations and a ...
17 Sep 2024
Kveller
This Israeli Dancer and Her Dog Are Competing on ‘America’s Got Talent’
17 Sep 2024
Israeli dancer Roni Sagi and her Border Collie, Rhythm, have captivated audiences on "America's Got Talent" with their unique human-canine dance performances...
17 Sep 2024
Kveller
How Has Life Changed For You as A Jewish Parent in the Past Year?
16 Sep 2024
As the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel approaches, Kveller invites Jewish parents to reflect on how the past year's events, particularly ...
16 Sep 2024
Kveller
Alex Edelman Gets Emotional While Accepting Emmy for His Outstanding Jewish Comedy Special ‘Just For Us’
16 Sep 2024
Alex Edelman won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his deeply personal comedy show "Just For Us," where he humorously narrates his ex...
16 Sep 2024
Kveller
Dan and Eugene Levy Offer a Lesson in Jewish Last Names at the Emmys
16 Sep 2024
Eugene and Dan Levy made history as the first father-son duo to host the Emmys, providing a charming and humorous performance infused with subtle nods to the...
16 Sep 2024
Kveller
Rosh Hashanah Gifts for Your Host, Your Friends or Yourself
13 Sep 2024
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, gift-giving etiquette remains unclear, but small acts of kindness remain meaningful. Lior Zaltzman offers a curated list of thou...
13 Sep 2024
Kveller
Adam Sandler Visited This Jewish Deli While Filming in New Jersey
13 Sep 2024
While filming for "Happy Gilmore 2" in New Jersey, Adam Sandler made a stop at Goldbergs World Famous Deli in Millburn. Accompanied by his wife and daughter,...
13 Sep 2024
Kveller
Spend Your Autumn With These New Jewish Books
12 Sep 2024
Lior Zaltzman presents a curated list of new Jewish books perfect for autumn reading, encompassing a variety of genres from historical fiction and romance to...
12 Sep 2024
Kveller
Madonna’s Youngest Daughters Just Celebrated Their Bat Mitzvah
11 Sep 2024
Madonna's youngest daughters, Stella and Estere, recently celebrated their bat mitzvah, marking a significant cultural milestone within Jewish tradition. The...
11 Sep 2024
Kveller
Israel’s Biggest TV Stars Share a Video Calling for the Immediate Return of the Hostages
10 Sep 2024
Israeli production company Yes Studios released a poignant video featuring the country's biggest TV stars urgently calling for the release of hostages held b...
10 Sep 2024
Kveller
‘Between the Temples’ Was the Jewish Coming-of-Age Story I Needed
10 Sep 2024
"Between the Temples," an indie rom-com premiered at Tribeca, follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb and his transformative relationship with Carla O’Connor, an older f...
10 Sep 2024
Kveller
Rosh Hashanah Outfits for the Whole Family
9 Sep 2024
With Rosh Hashanah just around the corner, Lior Zaltzman from Kveller offers a delightful guide to stylish holiday outfits for the entire family. Highlightin...
9 Sep 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV Coming in September 2024
6 Sep 2024
September 2024 is an exciting month for Jewish-themed television, with several notable premieres and ongoing series highlighting Jewish culture and stories. ...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
A Modern Orthodox Mother Joins a Wife Swap in This Steamy New Novel
6 Sep 2024
Jessica Elisheva Emerson's novel, "Olive Days," presents a captivating exploration of the tension between duty and desire within the framework of a Modern Or...
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Photo of One of the Murdered Hostages
6 Sep 2024
The article reflects on the poignant memory of Carmel Gat, a victim of violence, whose life was marked by her nurturing spirit and tragic death as a hostage....
6 Sep 2024
Kveller
From Gwyneth Paltrow to Ben Stiller, Jewish Celebrities Speak Out On the 6 Hostages Killed in Captivity
5 Sep 2024
Following the tragic deaths of six hostages killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity, numerous Jewish celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Sti...
5 Sep 2024
Kveller
What Makes a Name Jewish?
5 Sep 2024
The article from Kveller explores the complexities and personal decisions involved in choosing a name for a Jewish child in the context of rising antisemitis...
5 Sep 2024
Kveller
‘Kissufim’ on Netflix Is a Timely and Harrowing Movie About What it Means to Be Israeli
4 Sep 2024
"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 2024
Kveller
Rachel Goldberg-Polin: Jewish Moms Are With You
4 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's courageous advocacy has made her a prominent figure during the ongoing hostage crisis involving Hamas. After it was confirmed that he...
4 Sep 2024
Kveller
At Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s Funeral, A Beautiful Boy Remembered
3 Sep 2024
The funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a beloved young man who was tragically murdered during a Hamas attack, drew a large and diverse crowd at Jerusalem's Har...
3 Sep 2024
Kveller
Join Us in Sharing Our Collective Gratitude for Rachel Goldberg-Polin
3 Sep 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American hostage tragically murdered by Hamas, has become a symbol of strength and acti...
3 Sep 2024
Kveller
The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers
3 Sep 2024
"The Sky Does Not Witness: A Poem for the Mothers" is a poignant and evocative poem reflecting on the shared pain and loss experienced by mothers in Israel a...
3 Sep 2024
Kveller
Each of the 6 Murdered Hostages Recovered in Rafah Was an Entire Universe
1 Sep 2024
The recent tragedy of six Israeli hostages murdered in Rafah by Hamas militants—Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, ...
1 Sep 2024
Kveller
Jewish Actress Marlee Matlin To Be Subject of New PBS ‘American Masters’ Film
30 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
It Took Me 30 Years, But I Finally Have a Hebrew Name
30 Aug 2024
The article chronicles a personal journey of Jewish identity and self-discovery, focusing on the author's decision to adopt a Hebrew name after being raised ...
30 Aug 2024
Kveller
The Trailer of Netflix’s Hot Rabbi Show, With Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, Is Here
29 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
Parenting Nightmare Unlocked as 4-Year-Old Breaks Ancient Jar at Israeli Museum
29 Aug 2024
In a heartwarming incident at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, a 4-year-old accidentally broke a 3,500-year-old jar, sparking panic among his parents. The child, o...
29 Aug 2024
Kveller
Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Comedy Special Has Strong Jewish Dad Energy
28 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
Moving to Berlin While Pregnant Made Me Face My Jewish Past
28 Aug 2024
This reflective piece by a Jewish writer explores the emotional complexities of moving to Berlin while pregnant, set against the backdrop of her family's Hol...
28 Aug 2024
Kveller
TLC’s ‘Forbidden Love’ Offers a Surprisingly Real Depiction of Orthodox Jewish Conversion
27 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
After My Kids’ Jewish Preschool Got a Bomb Threat, I Looked For the Light
27 Aug 2024
The article reflects a mother's emotional journey following a bomb threat at her child's Jewish preschool. Initially overwhelmed by fear and the urge to with...
27 Aug 2024
Kveller
Natalie Portman’s ‘Lady in the Lake’ Is an Incredible Story of American Jewish Womanhood
26 Aug 2024
"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 2024
Kveller
Jewish Back to School Traditions for a Sweet School Year
26 Aug 2024
This article delves into various Jewish back-to-school traditions, highlighting how cultural practices associate the start of a child's education with joy an...
26 Aug 2024
Kveller
Robert Smigel and Nathan Silver on the Jewish Magic of ‘Between the Temples’
23 Aug 2024
"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 2024
Kveller
Shaq Speaks Hebrew In Endearing Video to Young Israelis Affected by October 7
22 Aug 2024
NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, affectionately known as Shaq, recently sent a heartfelt video message to Israeli children affected by the October 7 attacks, curre...
22 Aug 2024
Kveller
Parents of Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Deliver a Heart-Wrenching DNC Speech
22 Aug 2024
Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, delivered an emotionally charged speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling attent...
22 Aug 2024
Kveller
What Does It Mean to Bring a Jewish Baby Into This World?
21 Aug 2024
The author reflects on the complexities and fears of bringing a Jewish baby into the world amidst current global uncertainties and specific concerns for Jewi...
21 Aug 2024
Kveller
Doug Emhoff Says Kamala Connected Him More Deeply to Judaism in DNC Speech
21 Aug 2024
During the Democratic National Convention, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff highlighted his Jewish identity, mentioning how his interfaith marriage to Kamala Har...
21 Aug 2024
Kveller
Please Invite Us to Carol Kane’s Dream Bat Mitzvah
20 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
Losing My Jewish Dad, Gaining My German Citizenship
20 Aug 2024
After the passing of her Jewish father, the author unexpectedly found herself longing to reclaim her German heritage and sought German citizenship under Arti...
20 Aug 2024
Kveller
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Alexa Lemieux Gives Her Baby a Gorgeous Hebrew Name
19 Aug 2024
"Alexa Lemieux, known from Love Is Blind, and her husband, Brennon, welcomed their daughter named Vienna Ziva Lemieux. Ziva is a Hebrew name meaning light, p...
19 Aug 2024
Kveller
Jewish Father and Son Duo Eugene and Dan Levy Are Hosting the 2024 Emmys
19 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
Beloved 1970s Picture Book ‘Tell Me a Mitzi’ Gets a New Life
19 Aug 2024
The picture book "Tell Me a Mitzi" from the 1970s by Lore Segal and Harriet Pincus has been reissued, capturing the hearts of Jewish readers with its tales o...
19 Aug 2024
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Talks About Her Feminist Passover Seders at Jewish Kamala Harris Event
16 Aug 2024
Barbra Streisand, along with other well-known Jewish women, participated in a virtual event in support of Kamala Harris. Streisand emphasized the importance ...
16 Aug 2024
Kveller
Jewish Band Distant Cousins Release Beautiful Healing Music for Our Post October 7 World
16 Aug 2024
The band Distant Cousins released a new EP called "Out of the Darkness" following the October 7 attack in Israel, aiming to provide spiritual comfort through...
16 Aug 2024
Kveller
‘Love Island Israel’ Is Here
15 Aug 2024
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 2024
Kveller
I Wish Baby Registries Were More Common in the Jewish World
15 Aug 2024
The author of the article discusses the lack of baby registries in the Jewish community compared to wedding registries, attributing this disparity to superst...
15 Aug 2024
Kveller
Harper Seven, David Beckham’s Daughter, Wears Two Star of David Pendants
14 Aug 2024
David Beckham, who proudly embraces his Jewish heritage through childhood experiences with his Jewish grandfather, has passed on a sense of Jewish pride to h...
14 Aug 2024
Kveller
My Grandmother Lives On Through the Camp Letters She Sent Me
14 Aug 2024
The author reminisces about their close bond with their grandmother, known as Ma Bea, who recently passed away at the age of 96. They share how discovering l...
14 Aug 2024
Kveller
A New Sitcom About the ‘Jewish Jordan’ Starring Steph Curry Is Now on Peacock
13 Aug 2024
"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 2024