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A Miriam’s Cup Will Be On My Seder Table for the First Time
19 Apr 2024
The author discusses their evolving relationship with Passover, introducing the concept of Miriam's Cup on their seder table for the first time. This symboli...
19 Apr 2024
Kveller
If You Feel Overwhelmed by Passover, Read This
19 Apr 2024
The article reflects on the spiritual significance and challenges of preparing for Passover and caring for family members, highlighting the connection betwee...
19 Apr 2024
Kveller
This Barbie-Inspired Indigo Girls Parody Is More Than Fine
18 Apr 2024
Cantor Lauren Phillips Fogelman's parody song "Four Cups of Wine," based on the Indigo Girls' "Closer to Fine," was a runner-up in Kveller's parody contest. ...
18 Apr 2024
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Mother of Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Makes Time100 List of Most Influential People
18 Apr 2024
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the dedicated mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage in Gaza, has been named to the TIME100 list for her relentless efforts to brin...
18 Apr 2024
Kveller
6 Passover TV Episodes to Watch With Your Family
17 Apr 2024
For families looking for Passover-themed TV episodes, here are six recommendations that cater to different age groups:
1. Rugrats: A 1995 Passover special ...
17 Apr 2024
Kveller
Barbra Streisand Is Releasing a New Original Song for ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’
17 Apr 2024
Barbra Streisand is contributing a new original song titled "Love Will Survive" for the upcoming limited series The Tattooist of Auschwitz. The song, with ly...
17 Apr 2024
Kveller
To the Relative Skipping the Seder This Year
17 Apr 2024
The writer expresses initial anger and hurt upon a relative declining to attend the family seder due to discomfort with traditional texts and intentions, fee...
17 Apr 2024
Kveller
This Passover Story May Be the First Jewish Children’s Book With a Nonbinary Protagonist
16 Apr 2024
"Frankenstein's Matzah" is a unique Jewish children's book featuring a nonbinary protagonist named Vee, who is a curious scientist aspiring to be a Nobel Pri...
16 Apr 2024
Kveller
We Cannot Resist This Six13 Passover Mamma Mia Parody
16 Apr 2024
Six13, an a cappella group, released a Passover parody of Abba songs, merging traditional Passover themes with Abba's iconic music and style. The parody incl...
16 Apr 2024
Kveller
That Time Sarah Jessica Parker Interviewed Oscar the Grouch About Passover
16 Apr 2024
In a 1991 episode of Shalom Sesame, Sarah Jessica Parker portrays TV reporter Peggy Pey interviewing Moishe Oofnik (Oscar the Grouch's Israeli cousin) and Os...
16 Apr 2024
Kveller
These Easy Passover Seder Recipes Are Kid-Friendly
15 Apr 2024
This article discusses easy Passover Seder recipes that are kid-friendly. It highlights the importance of considering children's preferences during the Seder...
15 Apr 2024
Kveller
Israeli Actress Moran Ronsenblatt on that Harrowing ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Birth Scene
15 Apr 2024
Israeli actress Moran Rosenblatt discusses her roles in two Holocaust-related projects: the lesbian rom-com "Kiss Me Kosher" and Hulu's drama "We Were the Lu...
15 Apr 2024
Kveller
Nickelodeon’s ‘The Tiny Chef Show’ Brings Us the Cutest Matzah Ball Soup Ever
12 Apr 2024
Nickelodeon's The Tiny Chef Show premiered an endearing episode featuring the creation of matzah ball soup by its tiny stop-motion cast, though without expli...
12 Apr 2024
Kveller
I Wanted to Start Observing Shabbat. We Had to Start Somewhere.
12 Apr 2024
A couple embarks on starting to observe Shabbat with their young children, borrowing supplies and delving into the rituals despite some uncertainties. The ex...
12 Apr 2024
Kveller
Israeli Actress Hadas Yaron Faces Her Own Family History in ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
11 Apr 2024
Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in both Israeli and American productions, including the Holocaust drama "We Were the Lucky Ones," found hers...
11 Apr 2024
Kveller
12 Shows to Watch If You Already Miss ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
11 Apr 2024
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" recently ended after a long run, leaving viewers eager for similar shows. A list of 12 Jewish and Jew-ish series has been compiled to ...
11 Apr 2024
Kveller
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ Is the Jewish Comedy Special We Need Right Now
10 Apr 2024
Alex Edelman's comedy special "Just For Us" explores themes of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and assimilation, with a focus on a Jewish comedian crashing a ...
10 Apr 2024
Kveller
A New ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Trailer Is Here
10 Apr 2024
A new trailer for the limited series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is out, focusing on the love story within the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz. The series, ...
10 Apr 2024
Kveller
My Family Was Divided — Over Sweet Gefilte Fish
9 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the animosity between her great-grandmother (from a Litvak background) and her grandmother (from a Galician background) within their J...
9 Apr 2024
Kveller
Help Us Choose Kveller’s Passover Parody Contest Winner!
9 Apr 2024
Kveller has closed submissions for their Passover parody contest, revealing Broadway star Jonah Platt will sing the winning entry. The finalists feature crea...
9 Apr 2024
Kveller
All the Jewish TV to Watch in April 2024
8 Apr 2024
April 2024 brings a variety of Jewish TV shows to watch, including the premiere of the limited series "Unsilenced" on Izzy, based on the case of Israeli Pres...
8 Apr 2024
Kveller
All the the Best Passover Clothes on the Internet
8 Apr 2024
As Passover approaches, the internet offers a variety of festive clothing options for the whole family, from cozy pajamas to stylish dresses and themed t-shi...
8 Apr 2024
Kveller
For Amit Rahav, the Cast of ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Felt Like His Jewish Family
5 Apr 2024
Israeli actor Amit Rahav, known for his roles in "Unorthodox" and "We Were the Lucky Ones," discusses his connection to Holocaust stories and Jewish culture....
5 Apr 2024
Kveller
Why Do I Hate ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ So Much?
5 Apr 2024
The writer expresses strong dislike for the show "Curb Your Enthusiasm," detailing a visceral aversion to its humor and worldview centered on kvetching and p...
5 Apr 2024
Kveller
What the Kveller Editors Are Buying For Passover
5 Apr 2024
Kveller editors shared their Passover picks, including a ceramic Star of David bowl and ramekins for salt water. Other suggestions were a floral cloth Passov...
5 Apr 2024
Kveller
Your Guide to Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Episodes
4 Apr 2024
Hulu's series "We Were the Lucky Ones," based on the book by Georgia Hunter, follows the Kurc family in Poland during the Holocaust. Episode 1 introduces the...
4 Apr 2024
Kveller
Josh Radnor Says It Took His Entire Jewish Life Experience to Star in ‘The Ally’
4 Apr 2024
Josh Radnor reflects on his experience starring in the play "The Ally," where he plays a Jewish theater professor caught in a dilemma regarding his progressi...
4 Apr 2024
Kveller
Matisyahu Takes on Antisemitism in New Video
3 Apr 2024
Jewish reggae star Matisyahu released a new video for his song "Ascent," filmed in Israel, addressing antisemitism and his support for Israel in response to ...
3 Apr 2024
Kveller
Michael Douglas Says He Feels ‘More Connected to Judaism Than Ever’
2 Apr 2024
Actor Michael Douglas expresses a deepening spiritual and religious connection to Judaism, sharing insights on his Jewish heritage, particularly tracing back...
2 Apr 2024
Kveller
We Celebrated My Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah When She Was 18 Months Old
2 Apr 2024
A mother recalls preparing for her daughter Havi's unconventional bat mitzvah at 18 months old, necessitated by Havi being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. ...
2 Apr 2024
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Introduces Us to Brazilian Holocaust Hero Ambassador Souza Dantas
1 Apr 2024
"Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' features Brazilian Holocaust hero Ambassador Souza Dantas, who saved around 800 people during the war, including 425 Jews, b...
1 Apr 2024
Kveller
Fran Drescher’s Tribute to Her Late Father Is So Touching
1 Apr 2024
Actress Fran Drescher recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father, Mort Drescher, who passed away at 94.5. She described him as a loving, respecte...
1 Apr 2024
Kveller
How to Handle Antisemitic Incidents at School
1 Apr 2024
The article discusses the prevalence of antisemitic incidents in schools and provides strategies for handling such situations. The author emphasizes the impo...
1 Apr 2024
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Introduces American Viewers to Israeli Legend Lior Ashkenazi
29 Mar 2024
Lior Ashkenazi, a highly acclaimed Israeli actor, is making a splash with American audiences in the TV series "We Were the Lucky Ones." Known for his versati...
29 Mar 2024
Kveller
For Jewish ‘Third Culture Kids,’ There’s Both Challenges and Joys in a Multicultural Life
29 Mar 2024
The article discusses the experience of raising Jewish Third Culture Kids (TCKs), who grow up in a country different from both of their parents' origins. It ...
29 Mar 2024
Kveller
Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Lets Jewish People Be the Heroes of Their Holocaust Story
28 Mar 2024
"Hulu's 'We Were the Lucky Ones' shifts the focus to Jewish protagonists in a Holocaust narrative, deviating from the common portrayal of non-Jewish heroes i...
28 Mar 2024
Kveller
A Guide to the Characters of Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’
28 Mar 2024
"We Were the Lucky Ones" on Hulu features a large ensemble cast with a focus on the Kurc family in 1938 Poland. The patriarch, Sol Kurc, is reluctant to leav...
28 Mar 2024
Kveller
Steven Spielberg Just Gave an Incredibly Timely Speech about Antisemitism
27 Mar 2024
Este fin de semana, Steven Spielberg pronunció un poderoso discurso en la Universidad del Sur de California, donde fue honrado por su labor en preservar la m...
27 Mar 2024
Kveller
Tips for Addressing the Current Moment at This Year’s Seder
26 Mar 2024
Kveller offers a guide with seven ways to adapt your Passover Seder this year in light of recent events like the October 7 attack in Israel and the war in Ga...
26 Mar 2024
Kveller
Jewish Actress Ashley Tisdale Is Pregnant With Her Second Child
26 Mar 2024
Jewish actress Ashley Tisdale, known for her role in High School Musical, is expecting her second child with her husband, composer Christopher French. Tisdal...
26 Mar 2024
Kveller
This Coldplay Version of ‘Adon Olam’ Is So Touching
26 Mar 2024
Cantor Azi Schwartz performed a heartfelt version of Adon Olam set to the tune of Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" at his son Daniel's bar mitzvah, creating ...
26 Mar 2024
Kveller
Jason Gould Is Making Music on His Own Terms
25 Mar 2024
Jason Gould, son of Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand, has released a new EP titled "Sacred Days," showcasing his angelic voice and spiritual themes in his ...
25 Mar 2024
Kveller
Enter Kveller’s Passover Parody Contest!
25 Mar 2024
Kveller's Passover Parody Contest is back after the success of the inaugural event last year, where readers submitted over 100 song parodies with a Passover ...
25 Mar 2024
Kveller
A ‘Rugrats’ Purim Special Is Here!
22 Mar 2024
The beloved 90s show Rugrats has been rebooted with a new 3D version that continues to incorporate Jewish families and traditions, similar to its original ep...
22 Mar 2024
Kveller
Six13’s Purim Song This Year Isn’t Your Typical Parody
22 Mar 2024
This year, Six13, a Jewish a cappella group, released a Purim song medley that is different from the usual parodies due to the current challenges facing Isra...
22 Mar 2024
Kveller
The Second Season of ‘Life & Beth’ Is Funnier, Darker and Just As Jewish
21 Mar 2024
The second season of "Life & Beth" deepens its exploration of Jewish themes while balancing humor and darkness, addressing heavy topics such as sexual assaul...
21 Mar 2024
Kveller
My Mother’s Classic Jewish Film ‘Hester Street’ Deserves Its Renaissance
21 Mar 2024
Joan Micklin Silver's 1975 Oscar-nominated film, "Hester Street," based on Abraham Cahan's novella, captures the Jewish immigrant experience. Despite challen...
21 Mar 2024
Kveller
5 Hamantaschen Recipes That Won’t Explode in the Oven
20 Mar 2024
With Purim approaching, the article presents five Hamantaschen recipes that aim to prevent the common issue of cookies exploding in the oven. Different takes...
20 Mar 2024
Kveller
Helena Bonham Carter Grew Up Knowing She Was ‘Unmistakably Jewish’
19 Mar 2024
Helena Bonham Carter, known for her captivating roles in various films, particularly shines in the biopic "One Life" as Barbara Winton, a woman who assisted ...
19 Mar 2024
Kveller
‘Masters of the Air’ Actor Nate Mann Opens Up About His Jewish Heritage
19 Mar 2024
Actor Nate Mann, who portrayed Lt. Robert Rosie Rosenthal in the Apple TV+ show Masters of the Air, discussed his Jewish heritage and the personal connection...
19 Mar 2024