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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...

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...