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Slain Hostage Oded Lifshitz Dreamed of Peace
20 Feb
Oded Lifshitz, a passionate advocate for peace and human rights, spent over 60 years nurturing a unique cacti garden at Nir Oz with his wife Yocheved. Tragic...
20 Feb
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Join Us for a Collective Moment of Grief for the Bibas Family
20 Feb
The Jewish community is invited to participate in a virtual service to mourn the loss of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Ariel and Kfir, who were taken from their ...
20 Feb
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Shira Haas Plays a Proud Israeli Hero in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
19 Feb
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Shira Haas stars as Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli character in Marvel's new film, 'Captain America: Brave New World.' D...
19 Feb
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The Jewish Woman Who Invented Soap Operas
19 Feb
Irna Phillips, a pioneering Jewish woman from Chicago, is credited with inventing the soap opera genre. Born in 1901 to a German-Jewish family, Phillips over...
19 Feb
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The Best Jewish Moments From the SNL50 Reunion Special
18 Feb
The SNL50 Reunion Special celebrated 50 years of Saturday Night Live while highlighting its rich Jewish heritage. From the Jewish talents contributing to the...
18 Feb
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Bibas Family: ‘Until We Have Certainty, Our Journey Isn’t Over’
18 Feb
The Bibas family has been at the forefront of a public and painful hostage crisis since their abduction by Hamas on October 7, 2023. While Yarden Bibas was r...
18 Feb
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Barbra Streisand Confronted Laraine Newman About Her SNL Impression at a Bar Mitzvah
14 Feb
Laraine Newman, an original "Saturday Night Live" cast member, recounted the time she fled a bar mitzvah after being approached by Barbra Streisand regarding...
14 Feb
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A New Nazi Hunters Show Is Coming to Netflix
13 Feb
Peter Morgan, acclaimed creator of The Crown, is embarking on a new Netflix series based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel "The Boys from Brazil." This series, inter...
13 Feb
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Ben Stiller Is Making a Documentary About His Famous Jewish Parents
13 Feb
Ben Stiller is working on a personal documentary focusing on his legendary parents, comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, and their life in show business. ...
13 Feb
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Idina Menzel Sings from the Treetops in New Extremely Jewish Musical ‘Redwood’
12 Feb
Idina Menzel returns to Broadway after nearly a decade in the new musical "Redwood," a deeply Jewish and timely production. The story follows Jesse, a Jewish...
12 Feb
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Please Don’t Share That AI Anti-Kanye Celebrity Video
12 Feb
A viral AI-generated video wrongfully featuring Jewish celebrities wearing shirts denouncing Kanye West raises significant ethical concerns. This piece argue...
12 Feb
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Natalie Portman to Star in New Lena Dunham Movie ‘Good Sex’
11 Feb
Natalie Portman is set to star in the upcoming film "Good Sex," directed by Lena Dunham. The movie follows Ally, a New York therapist nearing her 40th birthd...
11 Feb
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We Want Your Favorite Family Passover Recipes
11 Feb
Kveller, in collaboration with The Nosher, is creating a Passover community cookbook that invites readers to submit their cherished family Passover recipes. ...
11 Feb
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Jeff Goldblum Wants to Be a Cantor in ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2
10 Feb
Jeff Goldblum has sparked excitement with the idea of starring as a cantor in the next season of Netflix's "Nobody Wants This." The concept gained traction d...
10 Feb
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Hostage Or Levy Finally Reunites With 3-Year-Old Son
10 Feb
Or Levy, an Israeli father recently released after over 500 days of captivity by Hamas, has been reunited with his 3-year-old son Almog. The emotional reunio...
10 Feb
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The Jewish TV and Movies to Watch in February 2025
7 Feb
February 2025 promises a plethora of exciting new TV shows and movies with Jewish influences and stars. Highlights include Amy Schumer's rom-com "Kinda Pregn...
7 Feb
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Noah Wyle’s Jewish Background Shaped His ‘The Pitt’ Character
7 Feb
Noah Wyle's portrayal of Dr. Michael Robinavitch in the new medical drama "The Pitt" is deeply influenced by his Russian Jewish heritage. The character, shap...
7 Feb
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The Best Mezuzahs For a Nursery or Kids’ Room
6 Feb
Decorating a nursery or child's room is a meaningful opportunity to integrate Jewish traditions with personal design, and choosing a mezuzah for that space c...
6 Feb
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‘Transmitzvah,’ Streaming on Netflix, Is Full of Yiddish and Jewish Magic
5 Feb
"Transmitzvah" is a unique Spanish-language musical film on Netflix that sensitively portrays the intersection of Jewish and transgender identities. Directed...
5 Feb
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The Incredible Legacy of Marion Wiesel, Elie Wiesel’s Wife and Translator
4 Feb
Marion Wiesel, who passed away at 97, was a remarkable figure in her own right, not just as the wife of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel. He...
4 Feb
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A Jewish Ode to Cabbage
4 Feb
Cabbage holds a cherished place in Jewish culinary traditions, from its historical roots in Ashkenazi and Eastern European Jewish diets to its current popula...
4 Feb
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‘Yarden is Back Home, But Our Home Is Missing,’ Bibas Family Shares After Bittersweet Hostage Release
3 Feb
Yarden Bibas was released from captivity, reuniting with his family in a bittersweet moment marked by the absence of his wife and two young children, whose f...
3 Feb
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Aleeza Ben Shalom of ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ Is Still Working Hard to Help People Find Their Bashert
31 Jan
Aleeza Ben Shalom, the star of Netflix's 'Jewish Matchmaking,' continues her mission to help individuals find their 'bashert' or soulmate despite the show's ...
31 Jan
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Quentin Tarantino Says He’s a Full-Time ‘Abba’ When He’s in Israel
30 Jan
Quentin Tarantino, the acclaimed director known for films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill," reveals how he divides his life between movie-making in Los An...
30 Jan
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Hostage Gadi Moses, 80, Vows to Help Rebuild His Kibbutz Nir Oz
30 Jan
Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old agronomist and founding member of Kibbutz Nir Oz, has returned to Israel after over a year of captivity in Gaza following a brutal...
30 Jan
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Become A Canasta Master With This Kveller Class
29 Jan
Canasta, the beloved card game popularized by shows like "The Nanny," is often associated with jovial gatherings of family and friends, especially within Jew...
29 Jan
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‘Saturday Night,’ Now Streaming on Netflix, Is an Ode to Jewish Legends of TV Comedy
29 Jan
"Saturday Night," a new film by Jason Reitman now available on Netflix, captures the behind-the-scenes drama of the first episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL...
29 Jan
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Does the Jewish Elixir Gogol Mogol Actually Cure a Cold?
29 Jan
Gogol mogol, a traditional Jewish remedy believed to cure colds, consists of warm milk, raw eggs, and sometimes honey or alcohol. Its origins are somewhat un...
29 Jan
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Prince William Thinks His Son Is Old Enough to Learn About the Holocaust
28 Jan
Prince William is seeking to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to younger generations, specifically to his eldest son, Prince George, who is 11. Speaking...
28 Jan
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Jewish Singer Adam Lambert Calls Out Antisemitism While Starring in ‘Cabaret’
28 Jan
Adam Lambert, the Jewish singer known for his role in the band Queen and as a former American Idol runner-up, has taken a stand against antisemitism during h...
28 Jan
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Watch the Moving Reunions of Hostages Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy
27 Jan
The article provides an emotional account of the reunions of four young Israeli female soldiers—Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy—rec...
27 Jan
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Israeli Actor Mark Ivanir Stars in ‘Emilia Perez,’ the Oscar-Nominated Film Making History
24 Jan
Israeli actor Mark Ivanir stars in "Emilia Perez," a musical film by Jacques Audiard about a drug cartel boss undergoing gender-affirming surgery. This film,...
24 Jan
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‘A Real Pain’ Is the Most Masterful Holocaust Movie I’ve Ever Seen
23 Jan
"A Real Pain," Jesse Eisenberg's latest film streaming on Hulu, is a deeply personal and poignant exploration of Jewish identity and Holocaust legacy. The st...
23 Jan
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Israel’s 2025 Eurovision Representative, Yuval Raphael, Is a Nova Massacre Survivor
23 Jan
Yuval Raphael, Israel's 2025 Eurovision representative, is notably a survivor of the devastating Nova festival massacre, where she narrowly escaped death by ...
23 Jan
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Israeli Musician Noga Erez Gives Birth to Her First Child
22 Jan
Israeli musician Noga Erez and her partner Ori Rousso have joyfully welcomed their first child, a daughter, marking an exciting new chapter in their lives. E...
22 Jan
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Max Greenfield Plays Kate Hudson’s Jewish Fiancé in New Netflix Show
21 Jan
Max Greenfield, known for his role as Schmidt in "New Girl," will portray Lev Levy, a Jewish fiancé and pediatrician, in Netflix's upcoming basketball comedy...
21 Jan
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Actor Josh Gad Will Advocate for Jewish People for His ‘Whole Life’
21 Jan
Josh Gad, renowned for his comedic roles in "Frozen" and "The Book of Mormon," uses his platform to passionately advocate for Jewish communities and against ...
21 Jan
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The Moving Stories of the Three Israeli Hostages Reunited With Their Families
20 Jan
The article narrates the emotional reunions of three Israeli women—Romi Gonen, Emily Damaris, and Doron Steinbercher—held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over a...
20 Jan
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British Pop Star Robbie Williams Feels More Jewish Than Catholic
17 Jan
British pop star Robbie Williams, known for his successful career post the boy band Take That, shares a connection to Judaism through his wife, Ayda Field, a...
17 Jan
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Ben Stiller Opens Up About Being Jewish In Hollywood Post October 7
17 Jan
Ben Stiller, a renowned actor and director known for his role in the acclaimed Apple TV+ series *Severance*, discusses the evolving experience of being Jewis...
17 Jan
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‘Shtisel’ and ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Star Hadas Yaron Is Pregnant With Her First Child
16 Jan
Israeli actress Hadas Yaron, known for her roles in "Shtisel" and "We Were the Lucky Ones," announced her first pregnancy, expecting a baby girl in March. Ya...
16 Jan
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Linda Lavin Was the Ultimate Jewish Mother of Stage and Screen
16 Jan
Linda Lavin, an iconic Jewish actress known for her role as Alice Hyatt in the TV series "Alice," beautifully embodied the quintessential Jewish mother figur...
16 Jan
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The Bibas Family Reacts to News of Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
15 Jan
With the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, hope surfaces yet caution prevails for the Bibas family, whose young relative...
15 Jan
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The Story of Oscar Winner Marlee Matlin’s Bat Mitzvah Is Just So Moving
14 Jan
Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, shared a moving account of her Bat Mitzvah at Congregation Bene Shalom in Skokie, Illinois. At a...
14 Jan
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A New Netflix Show About Jewish Host Jerry Springer Asks None of the Right Questions
13 Jan
The Netflix documentary "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" seeks to explore the legacy of Jerry Springer, a Jewish broadcaster whose infamous talk show...
13 Jan
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The Yiddish Word that Keeps Me Warm During Winter
13 Jan
Lior Zaltzman whimsically explores the Yiddish term "gatkes," meaning long underwear, and the cultural warmth it conveys. Growing up in Israel, where such co...
13 Jan
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These Unique Jewish Baby Names Will Trend in 2025
10 Jan
Kveller has identified a trend among Jewish parents of seeking unique and pronounceable Jewish baby names. Based on patterns from their popular feature "Name...
10 Jan
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Melissa Rivers Rescued Mom Joan Rivers’ Only Emmy from Devastating Palisades Fires
9 Jan
As devastating fires swept through Southern California, many, including Jewish celebrities, faced immense loss. Melissa Rivers recounted her rapid evacuation...
9 Jan
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For Late Jewish Musician Peter Yarrow, Being Jewish Gave Him a ‘Sense of Mission’
8 Jan
Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away in 2023 at age 86. Yarrow's Jewish upbringing instilled in him a deep sense of activi...
8 Jan
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‘Schindler’s List’ Is Now On Netflix, and I’ll Be Watching With My 10-Year-Old
8 Jan
The article discusses the decision of a Jewish mother to watch "Schindler's List" with her 10-year-old son now that it is available on Netflix. She reflects ...
8 Jan