Kveller Jewish Actor Daveed Diggs Welcomes First Baby with Emmy Raver-Lampman 8 Mar
Jewish actor Daveed Diggs, known for his roles in "Hamilton" and "Blindspotting," recently welcomed his first child with wife Emmy Raver-Lampman. The couple,...
8 Mar
Kveller An American Adaptation of this Chaotic British Jewish Family Show Is Coming 7 Mar
An American adaptation of the British Jewish comedy show "Friday Night Dinner" is set to debut on Amazon FreeVee in April as "Dinner With the Parents," starr...
7 Mar
Kveller Gal Gadot Gave Her 4th Daughter a Beautiful Hebrew Name 7 Mar
Israeli actress Gal Gadot and her husband Yaron Varsano welcomed their fourth daughter, giving her the Hebrew name Ori, meaning "my light." Gadot shared a he...
7 Mar
Kveller This Podcast Uncovers a Famous Iranian Jewish Family’s Incredible Story 6 Mar
"The Nightingale of Iran" is a podcast that delves into the fascinating history of the Dardashti family, prominent Iranian Jews. It explores the rise of the ...
6 Mar
Kveller Why Are There So Many Golems in Minecraft? 6 Mar
Minecraft, a popular video game, features various types of golems, including the Iron Golem, inspired by Jewish folklore's protective creature. While the gam...
6 Mar
Kveller Phil Rosenthal and Daughter Lily Find Their Jewish Joy Through Food 5 Mar
Producer and writer Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily Rosenthal explore their Jewish identity through food in their collaboration, a book titled "Just Try...
5 Mar
Kveller Jewish Fashion Icon Iris Apfel Taught Us to Be Colorful and Proud 4 Mar
Jewish fashion icon Iris Apfel, who passed away at 102, left a vibrant legacy encouraging confidence and self-expression through colorful and unique style. R...
4 Mar
Kveller This Conversation Between Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand Is Pure Jewish Magic 4 Mar
Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand, two iconic Jewish women from Queens and Brooklyn, respectively, had a magical conversation covering acting, directing, fe...
4 Mar
Kveller Phil Rosenthal Is Opening a Diner Named After His Jewish Parents 1 Mar
Phil Rosenthal, known for his show "Somebody Feed Phil," is launching a diner in Los Angeles named Max and Helens after his Jewish parents. The diner aims to...
1 Mar
Kveller Richard Lewis’ Career Was Full of Delightful Jewish Representation 29 Feb
Richard Lewis, a beloved comedian who recently passed away, left behind a legacy of delightful Jewish representation in his roles. From playing Jewish charac...
29 Feb
Kveller Prince William Decries Antisemitism During Visit to London Synagogue 29 Feb
Prince William recently visited the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London to address the issue of antisemitism, which has been a growing concern among Euro...
29 Feb
Kveller Yael Sherer Is Helping Israel Deal with the Sexual Violence of October 7 28 Feb
Yael Sherer, an Israeli journalist, filmmaker, and policy-maker, is a leading advocate for survivors of sexual violence through her organization, Survivors o...
28 Feb
Kveller Before There Was ‘The Bear,’ There Was the Israeli Show ‘The Chef’ 28 Feb
"The Chef" is an Israeli TV show that predates the popular American series "The Bear" and focuses on Nimrod, a man transitioning from high tech to the culina...
28 Feb
Kveller Jenny Slate’s New Special Celebrates Jewish Women With No Chill 27 Feb
Jenny Slate's new Amazon Prime special "Seasoned Professional" celebrates Jewish women with humor that is loud, crass, and unapologetically herself. Slate to...
27 Feb
Kveller Barbra Streisand Honors the Jews Who Created the Film Industry in Moving Acceptance Speech 26 Feb
Barbra Streisand was honored with a Life Achievement award at the SAG awards and delivered a poignant acceptance speech paying tribute to the Jewish founders...
26 Feb
Kveller We Chose to Let Our Frozen Embryos Go Before We Lost Our Right to Choose 26 Feb
The article discusses a couple's decision to let go of their frozen embryos due to fears of losing reproductive rights amidst legal changes affecting abortio...
26 Feb
Kveller The Incredible True Story of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, the Jewish Hero in Apple TV+’s ‘Masters of the Air’ 23 Feb
In the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air," the character Robert Rosie Rosenthal is introduced as a Jewish pilot who joins the fight against German Nazi fo...
23 Feb
Kveller You Need to Hear Matisyahu Beatbox ‘Hava Nagila’ 23 Feb
In a lighthearted encounter, Jewish musician Matisyahu beatboxes with Moishe Oofnik from Israels Sesame Street, culminating in a beatboxing version of the cl...
23 Feb
Kveller The First Trailer of Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ Is Here 22 Feb
Peacock released the first trailer for "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," a limited series based on the bestselling novel. Directed by Tali Shalom Ezer, the show ...
22 Feb
Kveller The Jewish Value of ‘Peace in the Home’ Is Easier Said Than Done 22 Feb
Maintaining peace in the home, a Jewish value known as "Shalom bayit," can be challenging in the midst of everyday chaos and stress. The author reflects on a...
22 Feb
Kveller This Leonard Cohen Quote About Making Jewish Music Is Perfect 21 Feb
Leonard Cohen, the Jewish Canadian musician, had deep connections to Israel and Judaism throughout his life. His experiences in Israel during various visits ...
21 Feb
Kveller 8 TV Shows That Illuminate Israeli History, Culture and Politics 21 Feb
Several TV shows offer insights into Israeli history, culture, and politics, shedding light on aspects such as the British mandate's impact on the Middle Eas...
21 Feb
Kveller That Time Julie Andrews Sang In Yiddish 20 Feb
In 1967, during the film "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Julie Andrews sang a Yiddish song at a Jewish wedding scene in a story set in the 1920s. This moment is ...
20 Feb
Kveller I Needed Connection. My Daughter Needed Help. Enter Judaism. 20 Feb
A parent reflects on their journey to convert to Judaism as they realize the need for early intervention for their child. Feeling unheard and seeking connect...
20 Feb
Kveller Shira Haas, Sarah Paulson to Star In Movie About Jewish Conductor Ethel Stark 16 Feb
Actresses Shira Haas and Sarah Paulson are set to star in a movie titled "Ethel" about Jewish conductor Ethel Stark, who led the first all-female orchestra i...
16 Feb
Kveller How Israeli Music Changed After October 7 16 Feb
After the devastating attack on Israeli civilians on October 7, the country's music scene shifted dramatically to mournful songs reflecting the nation's grie...
16 Feb
Kveller Why Is Robert Downey Jr. Wearing a Chai Necklace? 15 Feb
Robert Downey Jr., known for his role as Iron Man, has been seen wearing a chai necklace, which symbolizes life in Hebrew and is associated with Jewish cultu...
15 Feb
Kveller My Mother Kept Secrets in Yiddish. Then, It Was My Turn to Hide Something. 15 Feb
The author reflects on the tradition of secret-keeping in her family, particularly through the use of Yiddish. She recalls how her parents would speak Yiddis...
15 Feb
Kveller A Ranking of Hallmark’s Jewish Romcoms 14 Feb
This article provides a ranking of Jewish-themed romantic comedies (romcoms) aired on the Hallmark channel. The author critiques the movies based on their po...
14 Feb
Kveller Jewish Shows and Movies That Celebrate the Art of Jewish Matchmaking 14 Feb
This article explores various TV shows and movies that celebrate the art of Jewish matchmaking. It begins by highlighting the long-standing tradition of Jewi...
14 Feb
Kveller You Need to Watch This Orthodox Jewish Hallmark Romcom ASAP 13 Feb
Loving Leah, a Hallmark romance film, is a surprisingly charming and meticulously detailed portrayal of Jewish life. The story follows Jake, a secular Jewish...
13 Feb
Kveller Israeli Dads Taken Hostage by Hamas Featured in Super Bowl Ad 12 Feb
A message from the Israeli government about Israeli dads held captive by Hamas was watched by millions during the Super Bowl. The ad featured images of fathe...
12 Feb
Kveller Debra Messing Is Working on a Documentary About October 7 and Antisemitism 12 Feb
Actress Debra Messing is working on a documentary titled "Primal Fear" about the Jewish reality of the post-October 7 world, focusing on both college campuse...
12 Feb
Kveller The Trailer for Hulu’s New Holocaust Show ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Looks Incredible 9 Feb
Hulu released the first trailer for the upcoming series We Were the Lucky Ones, based on the novel by Georgia Hunter about her family's survival during the H...
9 Feb
Kveller 30+ Beautiful Jewish-Slavic Baby Names 9 Feb
This article provides a list of Jewish-Slavic baby names that reflect the heritage of European Jews who come from or still live in Slavic-speaking countries ...
9 Feb
Kveller Sheryl Sandberg Is Helming a Documentary About Sexual Violence of October 7 8 Feb
Sheryl Sandberg, a Jewish entrepreneur and former COO of Facebook, is making a documentary titled "Screams Before Silence" about sexual violence that occurre...
8 Feb
Kveller When Raffi Sang a Song of Peace for Israeli and Palestinian Children 7 Feb
The article discusses the song "Salaam Shalom" by Raffi, an Israeli-Canadian musician. The song advocates for peace between Israeli and Palestinian children,...
7 Feb
Kveller I Wanted to Reconnect With My Judaism. Duolingo Yiddish Helped. 7 Feb
The author discusses her journey to reconnect with her Jewish identity, prompted by her son's questions about their Jewishness. She reflects on her own upbri...
7 Feb
Kveller Jewish Author Bess Kalb Wants to Make Your Kids Laugh 6 Feb
Jewish author Bess Kalb has written a children's book called "Buffalo Fluffalo" that aims to make kids laugh and feel comforted. The book features a cranky b...
6 Feb
Kveller ‘The Bear’ Actor Jeremy Allen White Gave His Daughter This Rare Jewish Name 5 Feb
Actor Jeremy Allen White and his estranged wife, actress Addison Timlin, gave their eldest daughter the rare and beautiful Jewish name Ezer Billie. While nei...
5 Feb
Kveller At the Grammys, Statements on Israel and Palestine Stole the Show 5 Feb
The recent Grammys saw Israeli and Jewish artists making statements about the war in Gaza and the October 7 attack in Israel. Several artists wore yellow rib...
5 Feb
Kveller New ‘Back to Black’ Trailer Features Amy Winehouse In Star of David Necklace 2 Feb
The first full trailer for the biopic Back to Black, portraying the life of Amy Winehouse, features scenes of the Jewish singer wearing a Star of David neckl...
2 Feb
Kveller A Decades-Old Hebrew School Mystery Gets Solved 2 Feb
A writer recounts her search for a song she learned in Hebrew school in the 90s that has been stuck in her head. Despite vague recollections and attempts to ...
2 Feb
Kveller Jewish ‘Stranger Things’ Star Noah Schnapp’s Message About the Israel/Palestine Discourse Strikes a Chord 2 Feb
Jewish actor Noah Schnapp, known for his role in Stranger Things, recently addressed the controversy surrounding his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. ...
2 Feb
Kveller Colton Underwood, Debra Messing, Connie Britton and Many More Celebrities Speak Out Against Antisemitism 1 Feb
The New Year, New Voices project, initiated by Samantha Ettus, an entrepreneur and public speaker, aims to combat anti-Semitism by encouraging celebrities to...
1 Feb
Kveller A New Jewish Summer Camp Movie With an Incredible Jewish Cast Is Coming 31 Jan
Director Rachel Israel, known for the film "Keep the Change," has just finished filming her new star-studded and Jewish-themed movie, "Floaters in Manhattan....
31 Jan
Kveller This Pink Song Is My New Jewish Anthem 31 Jan
The author describes a moment of joy when her daughter realizes that Pink, her favorite rock star, is Jewish like them. They are listening to Pink's song "I ...
31 Jan
Kveller ‘Love Is Blind’ Jewish Star Alexa Lemieux Expecting Her First Child 30 Jan
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux, known for their appearance on the reality show Love Is Blind, have announced that they are expecting their first child toget...
30 Jan
Kveller Tali, A Singer With Israeli Roots, Will Represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest 30 Jan
Tali, a singer with Israeli roots, has been chosen to represent Luxembourg at the 2024 Eurovision Contest. Despite some controversy surrounding Israel's part...
30 Jan
Kveller Comedian Iliza Schlesinger Discovers Her Family’s Unknown Holocaust History in ‘Finding Your Roots’ 29 Jan
In an episode of PBS's Finding Your Roots, comedian Iliza Schlesinger learns that her family has a hidden connection to the Holocaust that she was unaware of...
29 Jan