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David Corenswet, the new face of Superman, marks a significant milestone as the first Jewish actor to embody the iconic superhero, deeply connected to Jewish...

Lena Dunham's new show "Too Much," now streaming on Netflix, offers a delightful blend of humor and Jewish culture. Set in London, the series follows Jewish ...

The upcoming Netflix animated series "Long Story Short," created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the mind behind "BoJack Horseman," offers a fresh, genuinely Jewish...

Former Israeli hostages Sasha Tourfanov and Sapir Cohen, who were kidnapped by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad from Kibbutz Nir Oz in October 2023, have ...

Mahjong, the traditional tile game with roots in 19th-century China, remains a beloved pastime within Jewish communities, particularly amongst Jewish women. ...

Adam Sandler's latest film project is bringing Jewish deli culture to the screen, as filming is underway for a Netflix comedy at Nana’s Deli in Livingston, N...

Hughie Stone Fish, along with Avery Stone Fish and Ben Nemeroff, has created a Jewish parody of the nostalgic 2000 hit song "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus. Thi...

Kveller Staff shares a curated list of books that resonate with Jewish themes or authors, providing a diverse reading list for the summer. The selection incl...

Five Israeli soldiers, recently freed from Hamas captivity, visited the set of "Fauda," a popular Israeli thriller about covert operations, which is filming ...

Two Jewish basketball players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, have been selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the latest NBA draft, thereby doubling the number of Jewi...

July 2025 is set to deliver an array of Jewish and Jew-ish television content, offering viewers a diverse selection of shows and documentaries. Highlights in...

Ben Kweller, the Jewish musician, channels intense personal grief into his new album, "Cover the Mirrors," following the tragic loss of his son. The album is...

Shari Lewis, the iconic ventriloquist behind the beloved puppet Lamb Chop, is the subject of a new documentary, 'Shari & Lamb Chop,' directed by Lisa D'Apoli...

As the summer heat arrives, Kveller editors present a curated list of essential items to help you manage the schvitzing season with ease and Jewish flair. Fr...

Kveller's list highlights 18 must-watch queer Jewish films that span genres, from classic rom-coms like "Kissing Jessica Stein" to intense dramas like "Yossi...

A new TV series, 'Very Young Frankenstein,' is in early development, reviving the beloved 1974 Mel Brooks classic 'Young Frankenstein.' Mel Brooks, now 94, c...

The Hulu documentary 'Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything' offers an intricate portrait of Barbara Walters, detailing her groundbreaking career as a Jewish t...

Lior Raz, renowned for co-creating the hit Israeli series Fauda, is bringing a new show titled Off Road to Netflix. This reality adventure series, co-created...

The beloved Israeli folk dance song "Od Lo Ahavti Dai," written by the iconic Naomi Shemer, is widely recognized for its upbeat and lively tune, but carries ...

Jewish comedian Liz Glazer has released her first comedy special, "Do You Know Who I’m Not," for free on YouTube. The special provides humorous insights into...

As summer heats up, the Yiddish term 'shvitzing' becomes a relatable and humorous expression for sweating, introducing a cultural connection to the word's pl...

Tatami is a groundbreaking film co-directed by Israeli Academy Award-winner, Guy Nattiv, and Iranian-French director Zar Amir Ebrahimi. It tells the story of...

Seth Green, known for his iconic roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Austin Powers," credits Jewish summer camp with being a formative influence in his ...

Amidst escalating violence and the constant threat of sirens in Israel, Abbey Onn reflects on the emotional toll as her family regularly takes refuge in bomb...

Lior Zaltzman delves into the nostalgic allure of the Catskills, the famed Borscht Belt where Jewish families flocked for summer vacations. Though Zaltzman h...

British Jewish actor Jason Isaacs, widely recognized for his roles in 'Harry Potter' and 'The White Lotus,' has been consistently wearing a yellow hostage pi...

For those overwhelmed by current events, especially with the situation in Israel, this list offers a respite through Jewish-themed TV shows. It highlights no...

Carla Naumburg shares her journey of recognizing and managing anxiety, specifically generalized anxiety disorder, despite being a trained therapist herself. ...

Mel Brooks' cult classic "Spaceballs" is getting a sequel, co-written and starring Josh Gad, known for voicing Olaf in "Frozen." Slated for release in 2027, ...

"The Jewish Council" is a 2024 Dutch period drama that explores the complex and controversial role of Judenräte, local Jewish councils appointed by the Nazis...

Rhea Perlman stars as a dynamic and sassy Jewish grandmother in Lena Dunham's new Netflix series, "Too Much." The show, featuring Megan Stalter and Will Shar...

On the 613th day since October 7, when hostages were taken in Gaza, Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, are e...

Judy Heumann, renowned as the "mother of the disability movement," is the subject of an upcoming Apple Original Films biopic. The movie, "Being Heumann," sta...

The documentary series "Pee-Wee As Himself," streaming on Max, delves into the life of Paul Reubens, better known as Pee-Wee Herman, highlighting his Jewish ...

Milene Roche shares her journey as part of a proud LGBTQ Jewish family navigating identity, community, and belonging. Originally from Cuba, she explains how ...

Lior Zaltzman compiles a thoughtful list of 23 gift ideas that celebrate Jewish culture and traditions, ideal for Jewish dads on Father's Day. This curated s...

Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, was a victim of a recent firebombing attack during a 'Run For Their Lives' event in Boulder, Colorado. ...

June 2025 offers Jewish audiences a limited but diverse selection of TV content to enjoy. Highlights include Phil Rosenthal's "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix...

Fans of the hit show "Nobody Wants This" will be delighted to learn that season two is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23, just after the High Holidays...

Israeli cheese offers a unique culinary experience, celebrated for its distinct taste and quality stemming from Israel's advanced dairy industry. The author,...

Kveller is offering an intermediate Canasta class this summer, following their earlier beginner course taught by expert instructors Dara Collins and Donna Mi...

The HBO series 'The Last of Us' included a subtle nod to Jewish culture with the inclusion of a hamsa bracelet in season two's finale. This amulet, while mul...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin delivered a poignant commencement speech at Yeshiva University's graduation ceremony, which revolved around themes of unity and balance...

Amy Schumer is collaborating with Israeli actor Yadin Gellman on a new romantic comedy titled "Now More Than Ever." The film will explore the story of an Isr...

In a new interview, Kyra Sedgwick discusses her role as a Jewish mother in the comedy film "Bad Shabbos." Known for her iconic TV roles, Sedgwick plays Ellen...

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, passionate peace activists and diplomats, were tragically murdered in Washington, D.C., outside an event aimed at fosteri...

"The Studio," a series by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, cleverly satirizes the complexities of Jewish identity and representation in Hollywood. The show navi...

Sarah Silverman's latest Netflix special, "PostMortem," transforms the sorrowful experience of losing her father and stepmother into a touching and comedic t...

The popular children's TV show Peppa Pig has introduced a new character, Peppa's youngest sister named Evie, a name with deep Jewish roots. Evie is derived f...

In 1965, an episode of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' titled "Bupkis" introduced a wider audience to a playful side of Yiddish culture. Rob, the character played b...