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Lior Zaltzman offers valuable tips for hosting a successful Rosh Hashanah gathering, drawing from her personal experiences of welcoming guests annually. Desp...

September 2025 is a quieter month for Jewish-centric TV shows, coinciding with back-to-school and the High Holidays. Nevertheless, some series feature Jewish...

The new Jellycat toy, a plush version of the iconic black and white cookie, has become an unexpected symbol of Jewish culture. While the origin of the black ...

"Long Story Short," an animated Netflix series from Raphael Bob-Waksberg of "BoJack Horseman" fame, revitalizes Jewish stereotypes through its characters, dr...

Kveller provides a comprehensive guide for hosting Rosh Hashanah, perfect for all levels of experience in entertaining. Their free 16-page mini-magazine offe...

Navigating the task of packing kosher dairy lunches for children attending Jewish preschools can be daunting, especially for parents new to kosher dietary la...

Ivy Eisenberg shares her humorous journey from a child disappointed by not receiving a miniature Torah in Hebrew school to reclaiming Jewish learning as an a...

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

In response to a tragic school shooting at Minneapolis' Annunciation Catholic School, Jewish Mayor Jacob Frey spoke passionately about the horror of such eve...

Kacey Musgraves, Grammy-award-winning country musician, recently introduced her new horse named Nava, a name rich with multicultural significance. Originally...

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...

Adam Duritz, frontman of Counting Crows, is the focus of a new documentary highlighting his musical journey and personal connections to Judaism. Raised in 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...

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...

Reflecting on the stereotype of Jewish mothers as anxious and excessively prepared, Daci Platt humorously embraces the label as a means of keeping her family...

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...

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...

Grammy-winning musician Joanie Leeds has released a heartwarming album titled "Ageless: 100 Years Young" in honor of her 100-year-old bubby, Sylvia Furshman ...

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...

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

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...

As Jewish students head to college in an environment increasingly marked by antisemitism, parents may wonder how to help their children maintain a strong Jew...

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

Exploring the popular yet somber Jewish song "Dona Dona," this piece delves into its history and cultural significance. Originally a Yiddish poem titled "Dos...

Lior Zaltzman shares a playful exploration of the Yiddish word "tchotchke," which describes decorative trinkets that spark joy despite their lack of practica...

A decade after the passing of Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, a new documentary, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," directed by Oren Rudavsky, a...

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...

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...

Jewish floral-inspired baby names are gaining attention with a resurgence of both old-fashioned and modern appeal. Some of these names have biblical or Hebre...

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...

Tom Lehrer, who recently passed away at age 97, left an indelible mark on Jewish music with his song "Hanukkah in Santa Monica." Although not a particularly ...

Jewish summer camps serve as powerful environments for personal growth, community building, and fostering Jewish identity in children. Jamie Simon, a seasone...

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...

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...

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...

Connie Francis, the iconic Italian-American singer known for hits like "Where the Boys Are," recorded an album in 1960 titled "Connie Francis Sings Jewish Fa...

Daci Platt provides a humorous and nostalgic reflection on the evolution of water bottle culture from her childhood in the late 1900s to the present day, emp...

"Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop" is an evocative documentary that highlights the legacy of the iconic Jewish entertainer Shari Lewis, whose creations, especially th...

Director Darren Aronofsky returns to his roots in Jewish-themed storytelling with his latest film "Caught Stealing," premiering on August 29. The movie stars...

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...

Rachel Honeyman reflects on her journey through infertility and its implications within the Jewish community, emphasizing the isolation and grief experienced...

Pete Davidson, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and the show Bupkis, is about to become a father. Davidson, who identifies as an Irish Jew, is expe...

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...

Noah Wyle, a renowned Jewish actor, continues to capture hearts in his latest medical drama, "The Pitt," earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Acto...

Daci Platt shares creative and heartfelt ways to keep the tradition of letter writing alive for children attending Jewish summer camps. She emphasizes the jo...

Elmo’s Twitter account was recently hacked with antisemitic and racist content, causing outrage among fans who cherish his role as a Jewish ally on Sesame St...

Gilda Radner's iconic "Baba Wawa" impression on Saturday Night Live became a memorable part of comedy history. However, the subject of the parody, esteemed j...